James & Staci
Hello,
We want to thank you from the deepest part of our hearts for even considering us, for opening your heart enough to think about what might be best for your baby. The fact that you’re taking time to think carefully, to weigh everything with so much love and care, speaks volumes about the incredible person you are and the depth of love for this child.
If you decide to place your baby with us, we promise to love him/her with everything we have while striving to point to Christ in all that we do. We will speak of you with kindness, share pictures and stories as you wish, and make sure your child grows up knowing how deeply they are loved by the woman who gave them life.
Please know that while we may not know what you are going through, the God of the Universe, the one who created you, does. He promises never to leave and to help those who call upon him in faith (Hebrews 13:5). We pray you are comforted by these truths.
Thank you again for your consideration, for your courage, and for the love that is guiding every thought you have right now. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time.
With compassion and gratitude,
James and Staci
Married since 2013
Reside in Virginia
James’ Occupation: Manager at Shipyard and Pastor at a small Baptist Church
Staci’s Occupation: Respiratory Therapist
About Us:
Just wanted to share a little bit about who we are and what led us on the road to adoption. James grew up in Virginia and Staci was raised in Ohio but moved after graduating college. We met in 2011 at the previous church we attended during one of their college and young adult worship nights. At first, Staci thought James was a bit too goofy for her taste, but at the same time, she was drawn to his sweet, godly personality, and of course, his good looks. When James asked Staci out, she decided to give him a chance, and she is so glad she did. We communicated at church and through Facebook Messenger until we went on our first date a month after we met. We soon fell in love and married a year and a half later.
Our journey to parenthood has not been easy. In the 13 years we have been married, we have walked through deep valleys. In 2023, our first and only child, Owen Habakkuk was born prematurely at 25 weeks. He started off doing well but due to complications from a sudden cardiac arrest at 2 months old we had to say goodbye on Thanksgiving day. Saying goodbye to our son was the hardest experience we've had to endure. Because of our loss, we have been given a small window into parting with a child you love and carry a tender empathy into the grief you may be experiencing. Since losing our son in 2023, we have walked through infertility, and a miscarriage. Throughout these painful times, we have seen God's faithfulness. He has strengthened our marriage, drawn us closer to one another, and deepened our trust in Him.
We have always talked about adoption, and earlier this year, the Lord led us to Family Life Services. We are open to welcoming a child of any gender or race into our family and are so thankful to be on this journey!
About James, by Staci:
James is extremely compassionate, outgoing, hardworking, and loves adventure. He makes friends easily and selflessly serves them whenever he has the opportunity. James loves kids and is adored by all his nieces and nephews. At church, he is referred to as "Uncle James" by many of the children. I love seeing the way James interacts with the kids and how his eyes light up when he is around them.
Out of all James' amazing qualities, what I love the most is how he loves the Lord and displays Christ's love in the way he loves me and others. He truly is my best friend, and I'm so thankful the Lord brought us together.
About Staci, by James:
The most considerate and hardworking person I know is my dear wife, Staci. God has given her a gift in which she considers the neglected and outcasts and makes them feel wanted and welcomed. She is diligent in all that she puts her hands to. What she commits to, she gives her whole self to it and ensures that it is accomplished. This also applies to expressing love to her church and family. She will gladly give up all that she has for others without asking for anything in return.
Her faith is also a shining beacon for others. She is Christlike in how she serves the Lord and others. God is glorified in how she has endured hardships. She truly is a blessing to all who know her.
10 Quick Facts:
1. We dated for approximately 10 months before getting engaged. We were engaged for 9 months before getting married in 2013.
2. We have discussed Staci quitting her part-time job as a respiratory therapist and staying home full-time or continuing to work a couple of days a week. If Staci continues to work, we have family close by who are more than willing to watch our child, and so he/she will be in good hands.
3. Our favorite family tradition is going to church on Sunday and worshiping the Lord together. Something else we recently started on Sunday evenings that we really enjoy is cooking homemade pizza and watching a movie.
4. We'd be honored to talk with you about baby names and would love to work together to pick the perfect name.
5. We want to do whatever is best for the child and are more than willing to have open communication with our future birth parents. This may include texts, calls and visits.
6. We love coffee! We love finding unique shops and trying new coffee flavors. James also roasts his own coffee!
7. We enjoy board games, especially when playing with family or friends!
8. James loves grocery shopping and cooking, and he is good at it which is a huge blessing!
9. We love amusement parks. Our favorite one is Busch Gardens in Williamsburg.
10. We will sometimes make up random, goofy songs about each other to express our affection. We just love having fun!
