Andrew & Stephanie
Thank you for taking the time to read about us. We cannot imagine the strength it has taken you to consider adoption but we are so proud of you for loving your child enough to think about their future in this way. Regardless of what you decide, please know that you are loved, and that we have been praying for you and your child.
Like many families who pursue adoption, we have faced unexplained infertility in our journey to become parents. We have always dreamed of having children, and over time we have come to believe that God’s plan for our family includes adoption. While this was not the path we first imagined, it is one we feel a great sense of peace about. We cannot wait to see where this journey leads us.
Should you choose to place your child with us, we will do everything we can to raise him or her in a God-honoring home. They would quickly become apart of our rather large family and be loved so very much!
We also believe that a child's story matters. Where they come from is just as important as where they are going. We would welcome the opportunity to get to know you in whatever way feels comfortable for you. We believe both families play meaningful roles in a child's life, and we are committed to honoring that. Above all, we want every decision to be guided by what is best for your child.
Thank you for considering us!
Andrew & Stephanie
Married since 2017
Reside in Forest, Virginia
Andrew’s Occupation: Restaurant General Manager, Co-Owner of a Restaurant
Stephanie’s Occupation: Restaurant General Manager, Real Estate Agent
About Us:
We’re Andrew and Stephanie, and family has always been at the center of our lives. Andrew grew up in Virginia, and Stephanie was born and raised in Oregon, where she was homeschooled and developed a strong sense of family, creativity, and connection. We met in 2012 while working at Red Lobster, and what started as a friendship quickly turned into something much more. We were married in June of 2017 and have been building our life together ever since.
Over the years, we’ve walked through some difficult seasons while trying to grow our family. We spent time pursuing fertility treatments, and during that season, Andrew lost his dad. That loss brought everything to a pause and gave us time to grieve, support each other, and refocus on what matters most.
Even through the ups and downs, our desire to become parents has never gone away. Over the past year especially, we’ve felt that calling more strongly than ever. Through a lot of prayer and reflection, we’ve been led to adoption, and it feels like the path we’re meant to take.
We have so much love to give and are excited for the opportunity to grow our family, support a child, and create a home filled with stability, laughter, and unconditional love.
About Andrew, by Stephanie:
My husband, Andrew, is a lot of fun, he is loving, kind, selfless, and deeply family oriented. He is my best friend! From the very first day he brought me home to meet his rather large family, I was welcomed with open arms. He has a way of making people feel like they belong, and that is one of the many things I admire most about him. He is a natural leader, a hard worker, and takes great care his family!
He is the kind of man who is always looking for ways to help others. His personality draws people in, and they feel safe with him. At church, he serves in the Connections Center helping others get plugged in. He gave his life to Christ later in life, and I have seen such a genuine eagerness in him to grow in his faith and learn everything he can about God. His faith is not just something he talks about, it is something he lives.
Andrew is an incredible uncle to our 12 (almost 13!) nieces and nephews — and possibly 14 if my brother’s adoption of foster baby Brittany is completed. But all the kids adore him. He plays with them, teaches them, encourages them, and ultimately, he shows up for them.
He loves the outdoors! Fishing, hunting, golfing, camping, even mowing the lawn and he would be thrilled to share those simple joys with a child one day. He also loves to travel and experience new places, but some of our favorite days are the quiet ones at home, cooking out, sitting by the pool, and just being together.
More than anything, Andrew takes care of me in a way that makes me feel safe and deeply loved. He is patient and selfless. I truly cannot imagine a better man to walk through life with, and I know with all my heart that he will be a strong, gentle, and faithful father.
About Stephanie, by Andrew:
The first thing I noticed about Stephanie when we met was her eyes. They are the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen, and I remember thinking I could get lost in them.
One of the things that makes her different from other people is her honesty and the way she shows up as her full, authentic self. She doesn’t pretend, and she doesn’t try to impress anyone. She just is who she is.
She is the heart of our home. She brings everything together and makes our house feel warm, welcoming, and full of life.
I have seen her with children of all ages, and she has such a natural tenderness about her. She is patient, nurturing, kind, and deeply loving.
I truly believe she will be an incredible mother. When I think about our future child, I am most excited to see the influence Stephanie will have on them through her strong faith in Christ.
10 Fun Facts:·
1. We plan to limit childcare to family members and/or close friends. We both have flexible jobs where we create our own schedules. We also have several close family members that live nearby!
2. Family beach trips at the end of summer are one of our favorite traditions. But anytime we get a chance, we love going to the beach or on a cruise!
3. We have spent many years dreaming about names for our future children. While we do have names that we love, we are absolutely open to discussing a child’s name with prospective birth parents.
4. We would welcome open communication in whatever way feels most comfortable for our child’s birth parents. We believe that when birth parents and adoptive parents approach this relationship with mutual respect and care, we can create a supportive environment together that bridges the gap rather than creating one. Our hope is that our child will always feel free to love and embrace every part of their story, without confusion, guilt, or divided loyalties.
5. We agreed when we first bought our house that Andrew handles the outside chores and Stephanie handle the inside chores. This has worked out perfectly except on weekends and holidays, and all throughout May and pretty much any other day when teamwork is the only way. Haha
6. Faith is the foundation of our lives. We do not claim to be perfect by any means, but we rely on His grace daily and desire to raise a child in a home rooted in love, prayer, and faith in the one true God.
7. Andrew is definitely the better cook! He enjoys cooking and makes some of the best food, but Stephanie just love his spaghetti and garlic bread!
8. Neither of us will leave the house without a hug & a kiss even when we are busy or running late!
9. Stephanie was homeschooled from 1st-12th grade and would love to be able to homeschool her own children through elementary.
10. We love Christmas time! Each year, we try to find a new ornament or accessory for our Christmas village to add that relates to something we did that year.
