Hi there! We are Amy and Sean, thanks for taking a look at our story and for getting to know more about us!

We first met at college through the band program in 2007. There was a spark back then, though a very little one, due to Sean being just a young freshman and Amy being close to graduating. Then, we reconnected years later, in 2016, at a work function and realized we were living 15 minutes away from each other! 

We had the opportunity to grow closer over the next couple years and started dating in 2018. The pandemic brought its own challenges, but we eventually got married in 2021, and went on a wonderful honeymoon to Hawaii.

Later that year, we decided to start growing our family but soon found out that our fertility journey would be difficult. After two years of treatments and specialists, we unfortunately found that we would be unable to have a biological child. We both have always dreamed of becoming parents, however, so we decided to dive head first into adoption.  

When I first met Amy back in college, I was struck by how outgoing, kind, and sociable she was, and the ongoing joke we had about her social network was that she literally knew everyone in the area by six degrees of separation. She loves planning parties and events for her friends and family; she even worked professionally as a caterer and wedding planner for a short period of time while working full-time as a pharmacist.

Speaking of catering, Amy loves to cook! She has had classical training as a chef through a course she took in Italy, and she loves to try out new recipes every week. Sometimes, she forgets and makes party-sized portions, so we end up frequently hosting a ‘dinner club’ where we share our leftovers with our neighbors! I know that she will find incredible joy in sharing her cooking with a child in the future. 

Amy enjoys being active, and kayaking and swimming in the lake in our neighborhood is one of her favorite summer pastimes. She loves to dance (swing dance in particular) and helps organize a community swing club in the area. Musicality and movement are very important pieces of her personality. She will be fantastic at teaching these skills as a child grows up. 

Sean is the perfect example of servant leadership. In his job as a pharmacy manager, he grows and develops his team through guidance and examples. He works hard to make sure the needs of everyone around him are taken care of. He cares for his patients and spends quality time educating them on their medications and finding them the best price possible. 

Sean is great at anticipating the needs of those around him and in doing what he can to provide for them. He is kind and helpful to my parents, going out of his way to help them with technology questions or household tasks. He is great at problem-solving and will always lend a hand where needed. 

Sean is always excited to help with other’s ideas, projects, and goals. Our nephews and niece know that if they want something, Uncle Sean won’t necessarily give it to them, but will work with them to help them figure out how to achieve their goal. I’m so very excited to see Sean as a dad, helping the child problem-solve and work towards their own goals as they grow into their own person.

Our home was built in 1940, and has been really well-maintained. Amy purchased the home from its original owner in 2017, and Sean came to live here shortly before their wedding. Together we work hard to try and make an improvement every year, whether it be small or large. We converted part of the basement into a fantastic rec room that sees many game and movie nights with our friends and family. Our 1980s-style kitchen has been remodeled with new countertops and appliances. Amy loves seasonal decorations, and we try to keep our house feeling festive throughout the year. 

We live in a small pocket neighborhood on a lake. While the lake is considered all-sports, it’s smaller than some of the neighboring lakes, so it’s much quieter. One of the things we love most about our neighborhood is how it’s mostly full-time Michiganders who live here year-round as opposed to just summer/part-time residents. We have a great community that enjoys activities together such as ice skating, annual picnics, fireworks shows, and yearly boat parades. 

We are very close with our families. Amy’s parents live fifteen minutes away and we usually see them once or twice a week. Amy’s brother, sister-in-law, nephew, and niece live in New Jersey, and they visit Michigan for the week of July 4th and the week of Thanksgiving. We travel to New Jersey to see them every other year. 

Sean’s parents are a two-hour drive away, but we make it a priority to see them every six to eight weeks. Sean’s twin brother lives an hour away and we meet in the middle for dinner or other activities. Sean’s younger brother lives in California with his wife and two sons. They come back to the Midwest every year for Christmas. Sean’s family spends a week together cabin-camping every summer which is so much fun. Everyone is so excited by our decision to pursue adoption and has been there with us every step of the way. 

We also have two furry members in our family: our dog, Laser, and our cat, Munchkin. Laser was born in 2010, and is a Lhasa Apso/Shih Tzu mix. He is very quiet and gentle, and his favorite activities include his daily walk, taking long naps in sunbeams, and going on boat rides. Munchkin plays supervisor of the house and all of its activities. She is a very social cat that likes to greet all house guests before going back to join Laser in sunbeam naps. 

Amy has been hosting Thanksgiving for her family since she bought her first house in 2011. When Sean came into the picture, this tradition was extended to also include his family. It has been so wonderful to keep up a yearly tradition of everyone together. Amy’s parents host a Christmas Eve Eve party every December 23rd which is a giant open house for all. Christmas Eve is a quieter tradition. Normally, we spend it with Amy’s parents having a traditional Polish Wigilia after Mass. On Christmas Day, we spend a quiet morning at home and then drive over to Sean’s parents’ house for a gathering with their family. We love how much time we get to spend with friends and family during the holiday season. 

Amy loves to cook, and we often have people over for dinner parties. Sean loves games, so after a fantastic meal, we often find ourselves playing a board game. As our friends have grown their families, the meal times have shifted earlier or even to lunches after church, and the games have become more party or family-friendly. We just love gathering people together to share in good food, conversation, and fellowship.

In our downtime, Sean enjoys playing video games and going for long rides on his bicycle. Amy is quite crafty and usually has at least one sewing or embroidery project in progress. We both love time out on the lake and try to get out to enjoy water activities whenever the weather permits.  

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about us, and our family, home, and traditions. We can only imagine how hard it must be to contemplate this path, and are honored that you took the time to consider us as prospective parents. 

As parents, our goal will be to provide a child with a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow their minds and bodies. We are excited to share our passions and are looking forward to helping a child explore and learn about their world so they can discover their own hobbies and interests. 

Regardless of the level of openness you prefer, we will remind the child of how much love it took to make the decision for them to become a part of our family, and we will make sure they know how much their birth parents care for them. Adoption will be a part of the child’s story, and we will make sure they know their story and will carry on any traditions you want passed down. 

We admire all of the strength, time, and effort you are putting into your decision. You are truly brave, loving, and caring. Thank you again for considering us. We wish you all the love as you work to decide what is right for you and the baby.