You can reach us via email at waiting_family@yahoo.ca.   You can also contact us through our adoption practitioners Joanne Conlin at 613-737-4140 or email her at pconlin@conlinlaw.com or Ted Giesbrecht at 519-579-4300.

As you go through this time, we want you to know that we want your child to understand the tremendous sacrifice you are making. We understand the magnitude of your role in your child's life and want him/her to be aware of how significant that role is. By maintaining contact through visits, emails and pictures, we hope that everyone can benefit from the immense rewards adoption has to offer.

Hi,

We are a young couple who are full of life and ready to adopt. After experiencing infertility, we realized that adoption was God’s plan for us and we have enthusiastically embraced this journey--we are so glad that you are a part of that journey.

About Us
We met as camp counselors in 1995 and were married in June 2001. Our relationship continues to be strong, fun and spontaneous. It is not uncommon for Kevin to stop by Jennifer’s work with roses or a small gift - it doesn’t even have to be a special occasion. We both come from large families and volunteer teaching music to kids. We are excited to become parents and experience first wobbly steps, first uncertain days of school and first dates (nerve-wracking for us, we’re sure). It is daily life that we especially anticipate--homework, sharing in household chores, family dinner each night and bedtime stories. Our black Labrador Retriever Charlie has given us a glimpse into parenthood, and now we can’t wait for the real deal! He has taught us that it’s okay to have mud on the floor and toys lying around.

Meet Jennifer
Jennifer job as a registered nurse really brings out her compassion, patience and kindness. She interacts with sick kids of all ages on a daily basis and understands that parenting also includes runny noses and tummy aches. Jennifer looks forward to working part-time and becoming an integral part of your child’s every day life. Jennifer is also adventurous, travelling alone two years ago for to volunteer at a hospital in rural Zimbabwe.

Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys playing and teaching music. She plays the trumpet and piano and has been teaching herself how to play the guitar--although the verdict is still out on how well that is going. Jennifer also makes frequent visits to the library. As a small child, she would go with her mother to the library and a love for reading was instilled.

Meet Kevin
Kevin is very enthusiastic about his job in law enforcement and takes pleasure in protecting our community. Kevin’s job is generous with parental leave and he looks forward to taking time off to bond with your child during those first formative months. Kevin is very, patient, outgoing and full of integrity. People are drawn to his magnetic personality.

His interests include music and sports. His free time is spent playing whatever sport and/or game is available. Kevin anticipates being able to coach whatever sport your child may show interest in. He has a love of music, playing trumpet and the drums. Kevin took time to volunteer at a local junior high school teaching kids how to read and play music. Anyone that can sit and teach eight thirteen-year-olds to play the trumpet has a tremendous amount of patience!

Our Interests as a Couple
Jennifer’s ability to schedule her own shifts has allowed us to travel a lot, something we hope to continue doing as a family. We are true kids at heart and like to take day trips to the local zoo, museums and science centre. We also enjoy card and board games--we are sure that there will be many classic games of Go Fish or Monopoly that will be played in our house.

We love to go camping during the summer. We enjoy roasting marshmallows over campfires and spending our days just relaxing on the beach. We can’t wait to build sandcastles and play football in the water as a family. Most important to us is spending time with our families. Sunday lunches are spent with Kevin’s parents and any other fortunate individuals who are invited over to enjoy an afternoon of laughter and full bellies. Even though Jennifer’s parents have moved to Calgary, we keep in constant contact and visit each other at least twice a year.

Our Adoption Plan
As you go through this time, we want you to know that we want your child to understand the tremendous sacrifice you are making. We understand the magnitude of your role in your child’s life and want him/her to be aware of how significant that role is. By maintaining contact through visits, emails and pictures, we hope that everyone can benefit from the immense rewards adoption has to offer.

We also feel it is important for your child to know and understand where he/she comes from. We believe that open communication is very important. Your child’s story will not only be shared verbally but also with an “adoption scrapbook.” We would love to have your child know as much about where he/she comes from and any information or pictures you wish to share would eagerly be passed along.

Our Thoughts on Parenting
Our Christian background greatly influences who we are and our values. We will teach your child to have respect for others, value honesty and empathy, and that hard work can be fulfilling.

We feel positive re-enforcement is a large part of child rearing. Children are curious by nature and it is expected that they will explore and make mistakes along the way. With correct guidance, these mistakes can become positive experiences and life-learning lessons. We will be there to help guide your child, to catch he/she when he/she falls, and praise their accomplishments.

Education is key in our lives. We understand that every person is not an “A” student, however we would support your child to try their hardest so that they have greater choices for long-term opportunities. We also understand that education is not always reached in the classroom. It is also achieved through travel, social interaction and personal development. Through these extensions of traditional education, your child will be empowered to find his/her strengths and interests which we will foster and support.

Thank you for taking the time to meet us. We hope that you have seen a couple who is dedicated to raising your child, and providing a home filled with unconditional love.

Jennifer and Kevin