Justin and Emily

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about us! We are grateful that you would consider us as a potential adoptive family for your child and are praying that God gives you peace as you make decisions. Adoption has brought us so much joy, and we look forward to welcoming a second child into our home through adoption.

About Justin

Occupation: Youth Minister
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry and a Master’s Degree in Ministry
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Disney Movie: The Lion King
Favorite Food: Steak Salad
Favorite Vacation: Onekama, MI
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Disney Character:  Goofy
Favorite Memory From Childhood: Sunday spaghetti lunches at my Grandma’s house with family
Hobbies: Traveling, technology, reading, watching and going to sports games

About Emily

Occupation: Teacher
Education: Degrees in Early Childhood Education and as an Intervention Specialist
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Disney Movie: The Lion King
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Vacation: Siesta Key, FL
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Disney Cartoon: Minnie Mouse
Favorite Memory From Childhood: Yearly family trips to the cabin in Michigan
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, watching sports, spending time outside

Why Adoption?

We believe God has called us to grow our family through adoption. Early in our marriage, we envisioned our family including both biological and adopted children; however, Emily’s first 2 pregnancies ended in late-term pregnancy loss. The loss of both a son and a daughter before birth were the hardest times of our lives as a couple. Going through such difficult times has strengthened our relationship with each other, and we are so thankful that God gave us a desire to adopt children into our home. The adoption of our son continues to be the most joyous and beautiful blessing. We pray that all of our children will grow up to love their adoption stories and to know just how much they are loved.