Hardy & Samantha
Married: 2011
Children already in the home: Vanessa is a biological daughter who is 5 years old, Brock is a biological son who is 3 years old.
Occupations: Hardy is a lab analyst at a soil testing company, Samantha is a primary school teacher at the local public school.
Education: Hardy has a B.A. in Biology and Chemistry from a small state university and an M.A. in Energy Systems Engineering from another state university; Samantha has a B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.A. in Special Education from the same universities as Hardy.
Where we live: We live in a rural community in a house that was built in the 1890s. We are within walking distance to parks, grocery stores, the school, and more. There is a small state university in our town which provides us with a unique variety of opportunities to learn and grow.
Ethnicity: Hardy - Norwegian/German; Samantha - Native American/Norwegian/Irish/German
Religious affiliation/practice: We are members of our local Catholic Church. We are very involved in our church with Religious Education and other church groups/events.
Health: Good health for all.
Child care plan: Our current daycare provider has taken care of both of our kids for the last few years, and this is our plan for after we adopt. She watched Vanessa before she started school and is currently caring for Brock while Samantha and Hardy are at work.
School preference: Our community has a wonderful public school district. This is the same school where Samantha works, and it is our intention to have our children attend this school.
Hobbies/Interests: Science, coaching cheerleading, nature, movies, music, cooking, theatre, and being with family.
Pets: 2 small dogs.
Additional comments: Family is so important to us. We enjoy our family so much and would love to add to our family through adoption. We and our extended families have lots of love to share and would so welcome a new little one into our home.
Children already in the home: Vanessa is a biological daughter who is 5 years old, Brock is a biological son who is 3 years old.
Occupations: Hardy is a lab analyst at a soil testing company, Samantha is a primary school teacher at the local public school.
Education: Hardy has a B.A. in Biology and Chemistry from a small state university and an M.A. in Energy Systems Engineering from another state university; Samantha has a B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.A. in Special Education from the same universities as Hardy.
Where we live: We live in a rural community in a house that was built in the 1890s. We are within walking distance to parks, grocery stores, the school, and more. There is a small state university in our town which provides us with a unique variety of opportunities to learn and grow.
Ethnicity: Hardy - Norwegian/German; Samantha - Native American/Norwegian/Irish/German
Religious affiliation/practice: We are members of our local Catholic Church. We are very involved in our church with Religious Education and other church groups/events.
Health: Good health for all.
Child care plan: Our current daycare provider has taken care of both of our kids for the last few years, and this is our plan for after we adopt. She watched Vanessa before she started school and is currently caring for Brock while Samantha and Hardy are at work.
School preference: Our community has a wonderful public school district. This is the same school where Samantha works, and it is our intention to have our children attend this school.
Hobbies/Interests: Science, coaching cheerleading, nature, movies, music, cooking, theatre, and being with family.
Pets: 2 small dogs.
Additional comments: Family is so important to us. We enjoy our family so much and would love to add to our family through adoption. We and our extended families have lots of love to share and would so welcome a new little one into our home.
Dear Expectant Parent(s),
We are Hardy and Samantha! First of all, we want you to know that - YOU are a gift! We thank you so much for choosing life and for considering adoption. We cannot imagine all that you are going through as you make this tough decision. The admiration and respect that we feel toward you for making this decision for your child is beyond measure.
Since getting married in 2011, we couldn’t wait to start our family. Adoption was something that we both felt called to and knew we wanted at some point in our lives. After years of struggling to get pregnant, we went to an infertility specialist. Through them we were able to get pregnant and have two children. A year after having our youngest, Sam found out that she was pregnant. Half way through the pregnancy the baby passed away. Sam delivered the baby and we had a funeral. A year after that, we started infertility treatments again, but we felt a pull in our hearts that it was time to pursue adoption. Once we began the process, we knew we were where we were meant to be. We are so excited to grow our family through adoption.
Parenting has been the greatest joy in our lives. As we started our life together as a couple, we dreamt of the day when we could love our children and share the beauty of the world and the love of God with them. Now, as we grow our family, we love doing things with our children and can’t wait to experience all life has to offer as we grow our family. We love to watch movies, go to sporting events and theatre, play games, read, and have fun together. We are looking forward to sharing these experiences and more with all our children. As parents, we have found that love, faith, and togetherness are what make our family so special.
If you choose us to parent your child, we promise to love your child unconditionally. They will always know how loved they are, not only by us, but also by you. It is your love that made them and your selfless love that brought them to us. Adoption is so full of love, and we want them to know how wanted and special they are. We are willing to talk about what your desires are and what is best for your child.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and get to know us. We are forever in awe of your strength and love to make such a selfless decision. We hope that we get the chance to meet you! We will be thinking of you and praying for you as you make this difficult decision. Please always remember that - YOU are a gift!
Sincerely,
Hardy & Samantha
We are Hardy and Samantha! First of all, we want you to know that - YOU are a gift! We thank you so much for choosing life and for considering adoption. We cannot imagine all that you are going through as you make this tough decision. The admiration and respect that we feel toward you for making this decision for your child is beyond measure.
Since getting married in 2011, we couldn’t wait to start our family. Adoption was something that we both felt called to and knew we wanted at some point in our lives. After years of struggling to get pregnant, we went to an infertility specialist. Through them we were able to get pregnant and have two children. A year after having our youngest, Sam found out that she was pregnant. Half way through the pregnancy the baby passed away. Sam delivered the baby and we had a funeral. A year after that, we started infertility treatments again, but we felt a pull in our hearts that it was time to pursue adoption. Once we began the process, we knew we were where we were meant to be. We are so excited to grow our family through adoption.
Parenting has been the greatest joy in our lives. As we started our life together as a couple, we dreamt of the day when we could love our children and share the beauty of the world and the love of God with them. Now, as we grow our family, we love doing things with our children and can’t wait to experience all life has to offer as we grow our family. We love to watch movies, go to sporting events and theatre, play games, read, and have fun together. We are looking forward to sharing these experiences and more with all our children. As parents, we have found that love, faith, and togetherness are what make our family so special.
If you choose us to parent your child, we promise to love your child unconditionally. They will always know how loved they are, not only by us, but also by you. It is your love that made them and your selfless love that brought them to us. Adoption is so full of love, and we want them to know how wanted and special they are. We are willing to talk about what your desires are and what is best for your child.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and get to know us. We are forever in awe of your strength and love to make such a selfless decision. We hope that we get the chance to meet you! We will be thinking of you and praying for you as you make this difficult decision. Please always remember that - YOU are a gift!
Sincerely,
Hardy & Samantha
