Our Story

We are Steve, Samantha, Michael & Olivia

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. From the beginning, about age nine Samantha knew she wanted to adopt, so as the years have gone by the desire has only increased. We began our journey in 2007 doing the necessary paperwork and home preparation. Soon after this time we began doing some foster care with the hopes of adoption; unfortunately we have not had the opportunity to adopt yet until May of 2016 when a birth mom chose us to adopt her daughter, until this time we have had the pleasure of working with many different children and directing them in their lives. During our wait our hopes were not dashed as we knew everything happens for a reason and at the right time. We have much love to share with another child and would like to work with you in the adoption process or simply help you find resources on your journey.

Most recently we have connected with a local clinic in hopes to share our family story. Our hope is that we will be able to encourage birth parents to consider the option of adoption. Work with and encourage birth parents while helping them to locate community resources and services to help them along their journey.

Steve and I met through our co-workers, after 3 years of dating I asked him to marry me. Yes, that’s right, I asked him. Come to find out at my bridal shower my grandmother had also asked my grandfather back in the 1940’s too. So I have to say that it must definitely run in the family. We have had a wonderful 20 years with a lot of give and take, compromise, and the great ability to discuss without arguing. We have a happy, committed relationship based upon kindness, honesty, love, respect and a joy for life.

Samantha about Steve

I’m so lucky to have met Steve because we have tons of fun together and he makes me laugh every single day. He loves to surprise me with flowers or taking the time to cook dinner. I have to say that at least once per day he calls me his “Beautiful Bride”, this gives me a warm tickle in my heart each and every time. Steve is a great dad! He loves teaching Michael target practice safety, fishing, motorcycle riding, and just plain having a good time.

Steve about Samantha

Samantha is a sensitive, loyal, kind hearted, and loving person. She is easy going and just nice to be with. These are the things I most admire about her. She loves to surprise Michael by showing up at his school to take him to lunch. She is also the one who saved Lucky our cat and gave her a home. She also invented the kitty treats that our cats have come to depend on now twice a day!

What I think about my parents by Michael

My parents, both of them are very nice and kind and take time out of their day to do things with me. They are loving, caring, and nice and do things I want to do. If I had a choice to live with my very caring grandparents that cater to my every whim or my parents who teach me how to do things right in life; I would choose my parents because I want to grow up just like them. My parents also help me succeed in life by putting me through school and helping with homework so I get good grades so that I can learn everything I need to know in life. Last but not least, my parents care about me more than anything in the world and when we adopt I know their love would not be split but would double.