Dear Friends,
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We feel privileged that you or someone you know may consider us as adoptive parents for their baby. We realize that this decision will be the result of much thought, prayer and many sleepless nights. We pray that you will find peace and hope in the future.
Our son, Finn, came to our family through adoption, five years ago. There is nothing more important to us then being the best parents possible. Our lives are centered around our son and we hope to be given the opportunity to focus our attention on new baby as well.
As you read our profile, we hope that you can feel of our excitement to have another child in our family and that you can sense the sincerity in our hearts. It is such a blessing to be part of the very special and sacred adoption process. We feel that adoptive families are meant to be and that God’s hand is in all things.
If you walked inside our home today you would find a happy family of three who loves to have fun and spend time together. Lars is a dentist and Bethany is a stay-at-home mom. Lars chose to become a dentist so that he would have plenty of time to spend with his family and be able to provide a comfortable lifestyle for us. Bethany left her career in marketing to be a full-time mom, when Finn was born, a decision she has never regretted. We plan to help our children receive the best education possible so that they will have as many wonderful opportunities as we have had.
We are a family that places a high priority on fun and we work hard so that we have the time and opportunities that help us to relax, exercise, explore the world, and strengthen our friendships. As parents, we have enjoyed introducing our son to our favorite activities; hiking, biking, skiing, traveling and boating. We also enjoy taking him swimming, to the park, museums, and the zoo. We look forward to watching our children grow and develop and plan to support them in whatever hobbies or interests they choose, helping them to reach their full potential and develop the talents and gifts that they have been blessed with.
Bethany loves to decorate – so our house looks and feels cozy and welcoming. We live in a great established neighborhood with wonderful families surrounding us. We also live close to our own extended families so there are lots of children to play with. We have two dogs, named Scout and Moose, who are very gentle and friendly Labradoodles. We both love animals and feel that they are an important part of our family.
Lars is quiet and reserved at first. But once you get to know him, you will find that he is fun and enthusiastic about life. He is passionate about his hobbies and really loves to get into something; whether it is skiing, biking or motorcycles. He knows everything there is to know about the sport (and all of the gear associated with it). As a father and husband his is gentle, thoughtful, spiritual, patient and a good listener. He always finds a way to include Finn in whatever he is doing. Whether they are working on something in the garage or hiking in the mountains, Lars slows down to teach Finn and let him explore.
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Bethany lights up a room when she walks in. She is outgoing, energetic and creative. She rarely sits at home; instead she and Finn go on adventures. They are always learning something and discovering new places to visit. Every night, at bedtime, she reads Finn stories, which is one of their favorite parts of the day. Bethany loves to be creative and is always helping someone decorate their house, or working on ours. She loves to shop! As a mother and wife, she has a well of love that never runs dry. She is a very spiritual and nurturing person who hates to see anyone sad or hurt.
Finn is so excited to be a big brother. I don’t think a day goes by that he doesn’t mention his desire to have a brother or sister. He never lets us forget to say our prayers at night and he usually prompts us to pray for a brother or sister before we even get a chance. He loves to play with his many cousins, pretend he is Batman, and be tickled. He is easy-going, fun and very sweet.
We have been very happily married for over thirteen years. We agree that marrying one another was the best decision we have ever made. We are still in love after all these years and attribute our success to being kind, forgiving, and patient with one another.
We are in awe of the sacred gift given to adoptive parents through birthmothers. We developed a close relationship with Finn’s birth mom and love her deeply. At first we didn’t know what to expect or how much contact we would end up having with her. After getting to know her better, all of our fears and worries diminished. We enjoyed sending her letters and pictures of Finn for as long and as often as she wanted. She is now married and has a new baby boy!
If you are interested in learning more about our family, please do not hesitate to contact us. You are welcome to call us directly, text, email, or contact our social worker.
No matter what you decide, we hope that you will find peace in your decision. If you decide to your baby for adoption, we hope that you will find the connection you are looking for so that you may place your baby with the family already in your heart.
Love,
Lars, Bethany and Finn
