Dear Birthparent (s) –

We are so thankful you are considering adoption. We know this must be a challenging journey to walk, with many ups and downs. We pray that God will guide you and give you peace in it.

Connie grew up on a farm in South Dakota. Joaquim (Joa) grew up in a large city in Brazil. We met in college and just celebrated our 10^th anniversary! We have gone through some wonderful times and some heartbreaking times together. One of those heartbreaking times was finding out Connie would not be able to get pregnant. This was so sad and hard for us. But family and friends surrounded us and loved us through it. God has used that event to strengthen our desire to pursue adoption, something we were already considering when we first got married. We have a strong desire for children and know that God has precious ones out there whose lives we can bless through adoption—hopefully both you and your child! Our extended families are just as excited as we are about adoption. 

Joa is a counselor for an addictions recovery clinic. He is also working on his PhD in marriage and family counseling and would like to teach someday. The first thing that attracted Connie to him was the way he easily related to anyone. He is kind, intelligent, faithful and has a great sense of humor. It is so fun to see him play with our nieces and nephews and know that he will be a wonderful and involved father someday.  Connie works part-time as an accounting assistant but is looking forward to being a stay at home mom fulltime. Connie is a detail-oriented girl and works well behind the scenes. The first thing that attracted Joa to her was her kindness. She has a tender heart for those who are hurting and is waiting to see how God is going to use that. She is empathetic, competent, and a wonderful listener. We are financially stable and have lived off Joa’s paycheck for several years, preparing for a smooth transition once we have a placement.

We value family, friends, our marriage, our relationship with God and opening our home to others. We lead a home group at our church, have weekly date nights, and enjoy having people over. We also have a dog, George, who makes us laugh and loves children. We love to read and are already collecting children’s books so we will be ready when a little one arrives.

Thank you again for your courage and willingness to consider adoption and to search for the right family for your child. How emotional and hard this must be! This speaks of your abundant, sacrificial love for your child. Don’t forget that!

Blessings,
Joa and Connie

To learn more about this family, email info@generationsadoptions.org
or call 1-866-530-HOPE and ask to speak to the adoptive family caseworker.