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until we graduated in 2006. We loved spending time together, had
similar interests, and enjoyed being with each other’s families. We went on
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After four years dating we got married in 2010. We have been beyond
happily married ever since. We still love every minute we spend together.
Joel is a firefighter and Samantha is a teacher. We love our jobs, how
HIKING IN HAWAII
much time we get to spend helping others, and getting so much time off
together. Samantha will be a STAY-AT-HOME MOM once a little one
arrives, and with Joel’s untraditional work schedule we look forward to a
lot of time together. We will plan many fun family adventures, such as trips
THANK YOU SO MUCH
for taking the time to get a
glimpse into our lives through
this profile. We cannot begin
to understand what you must
be going through at this
time. We know that you love
and care deeply for your
baby, and we admire your
incredible selflessness. We
hope this will show you more
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to the park, walks on the beach, bike rides, Disneyland, time with loved
about who we are, what we
love, and what we like to do.
We have wanted a child for
some time now and are so
ones, as well as relaxing days at home.
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We are both huge family people and are looking forward to having a
family of our own. We are really close with our church family as well.
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excited to be adopting. We
can’t wait to show a little one
the joys and challenges of life
phase of our life as a family.
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1. OUT FOR A BIKE RIDE
2. KAYAKING ADVENTURES!
3. RIVER TRIP WITH FRIENDS
and their kiddos. After a long journey of trying to grow our family, and
perfect way to grow the family we have always dreamed of. We are
Happy
ready to begin the next
DESIRE TO BE PARENTS. We spend most of our time with our friends
losing a baby, it became clear God called us to adopt. Adoption is the
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through love. We are beyond
THROUGHOUT OUR RELATIONSHIP WE HAVE HAD A STRONG
ready to go from a fun and happy couple to an adventurous loving family.
WE LOVE
WE LOVE
WE ENJOY
WE ENJOY GOING
WE ARE SO
BEING
OUTDOORS
AND GOING
ON BIKE
RIDES AT
THE BEACH
GOING AND
GETTING COFFEE
TOGETHER AND
SPENDING TIME
CHATTING
SPOILING OUR
FRIEND’S KIDDOS
BY TAKING THEM
FUN PLACES, OR
BUYING THEM
SPECIAL TOYS
TO DISNEYLAND
TOGETHER AND
HAVE DONE SO
MOST OF THE TIME
WE HAVE BEEN
TOGETHER
EXCITED TO BE
PARENTS AND
PLAN FAMILY
ADVENTURES
I
about
joel
fell in love with Joel because of his compassion
toward others, sense of humor, and commitment to
all that he does. He is an amazing man of God, and
so much fun to be around. His laugh is contagious and
fills any room. Joel is also very sensitive and aware of
by samantha
about
samantha
by joel
other’s needs. HE IS VERY LOVING AND THOUGHTFUL
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amantha is one of the most KINDHEARTED and LOVING
individuals I have ever met. Her love and positive energy will
fill up any room. She will always brighten your day. Samantha
loves to spend time with family and friends, go to the beach,
travel, and bake desserts. One thing you will quickly find out
about Samantha is that she is very loving and compassionate
WHICH WILL MAKE HIM AN AMAZING FATHER.
toward children.
Joel is so excited to be a dad. He has had a lot of
Samantha has wanted to be a mom for quite some time, and I
practice with all of our friend’s kiddos, who adore
KNOW SHE WILL BE THE BEST NURTURING MOTHER
him. All the kiddos love to play with Joel, chase him,
ANY CHILD COULD ASK FOR. Samantha grew up
tease him, and copy what he does. Joel is kind and
babysitting at a young age, taking care of her younger sisters,
loving with all of them and mostly makes them laugh.
and ultimately ended up in a career path where she could be
surrounded by children.
Joel is a firefighter and paramedic. He also has a
degree in Kinesiology from Vanguard University.
His compassion and commitment to others make
JOEL AT WORK
him a wonderful firefighter. Although his schedule is
As a teacher she has impacted and shaped many of her
students’ lives. Samantha’s compassion and loving tender heart
DRESS UP DAY AT WO
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make her a great teacher. Prior to her teaching career, Samantha
somewhat random, he gets about SIX DAYS OFF AT A
attended Vanguard University and obtained a degree in Liberal
TIME! Thankfully Joel works close to our home so I can
MAKING A NEW FRIEN
D!
visit him while he is at work.
Studies, which she did in only three years. Samantha is a very
determined individual. When she puts her mind and effort into
something, she will go above and beyond to make it happen.
In his free time Joel loves to work out, spend time with
friends and family, relax at home and watch
PRESCHOOL DEMONS
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WITH OUR FRIENDS' KID
DOS
On days I am working, Samantha will come by the fire station
a movie, go on
with our friends and their kids. All of our friends little ones adore
bike rides, go to
Samantha. They are always so excited to see her and spend time
the beach, go to
with her. Samantha enjoys taking the little ones to Disneyland,
hockey games, or
the park, and playing at the house with them.
go on a weekend
getaway.
things joel
Loves about samantha
» S H E LOV E S
H E L P I N G OT H E R S
things samantha
» HE IS
C O M PA S S I O N AT E
» HE IS A
D E D I C AT E D H A R D
WO R K E R
» HE HAS STRONG
FA M I LY VA L U E S
» S H E LOV E S G O D
Loves about joel
» SHE IS TENDER
» HE IS AN
HEARTED
A M A Z I N G , G O D LY
MAN
» SHE HAS A
» HE HAS THE BEST
BEAUTIFUL SMILE
C O N TA G I O U S
» S H E LOV E S
LAUGH
HANGING WITH THE
CHILDREN AND HAS A STRONG
KIDDOS
D E S I R E TO B E A M O M
W
e live in Orange County, near the
home
sweet
home
beach. Our community has many
beaches, parks, places for bike rides, and
walking trails around the bay. We love
having people over and spending time in our
home. We cannot wait to have a little one
running around to add to the charm of our
place. We also love to decorate a little for
every holiday, especially Christmas. We also
SAMANTHA has an older brother, two younger
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sisters, and a brother-in-law. Her parents live close
by, in the home she grew up in. Her family spends
a lot of time together BBQing, playing games,
or hanging out by the pool in the backyard.
JOEL AND GR ANDM A
Samantha also has a large close extended family
who gets together frequently. JOEL has two
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enjoy making our house feel like a home.
nearby so they keep in contact over the phone.
movie or one of our favorite TV shows (New
Girl, Biggest Loser, Flip or Flop, or Dinners,
We were raised going to church regularly, in
Drive-ins, and Dives). We also enjoy being
families that established strong morals in us. Our
out in the community on bike rides, trips to
families modeled the importance of putting family
the beach, going to Disneyland, going to the
first. They set great examples for us, and we
zoo, and walking around outdoors. Being
are excited to continue to raise a child in the
that we live in Southern California we have
same way.
beautiful weather year round and are able to
enjoy outdoor activities all year. WE LOVE
WHERE WE LIVE, AND IT IS A GREAT
condo in Palm
Springs and take
many weekend
TRIPS there
RIDING HORSES
» Samantha raised GUIDE DOG puppies as a teen
» Joel twisted BALLOONS making all sorts of
characters and animals
SISTERS!
wit h t hem!
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FAMILY. We spend so much of our time with
at church is made up of five families, consisting
of 10 adults and 11 kiddos, who we see multiple
times a week. We meet for bible study, attend
church, go out to dinner, to parks, movies, BBQ,
and just spend time together. We support one
another and encourage each other as we go
through life together.
OUR CHURCH FA MILY
» Joel is always making
» We love going to ICE HOCKEY games together
our church family. The group we are closest with
of time
» Samantha grew up
people LAUGH with
his one liners
families
we get to
spend a lot
know about us
» We have a family
Another huge part of our family is our CHURCH
ar e close by
fun things to
BAKE sweet treats
since
both of our
AT A HOCKEY GA ME
PLACE TO RAISE CHILDREN.
» Samantha loves to
planning fun activities to all do together, such as
or going to a show. His grandparents do not live
the couch and watching a good comedy
summers as a teen
LIFEGUARDING in
Huntington Beach
in the house he grew up in. His family is always
little camping trips with the RV, family dinners,
When we are home, we enjoy relaxing on
» Joel spent many
younger sisters. His parents live close to the beach
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1. HORSEBACK RIDING
WITH FRIENDS
2. JOEL FISHING WITH
FAMILY FRIENDS
3. OUR FAMILIES
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Everyone in our family (including
our church family) is super
excited to welcome a little one.
We are so excited to continue family values,
take family trips, and create new traditions
as our family grows. We look forward to
being surrounded by so many people who
will love and support our little one.
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ur goal is to raise a happy, loving,
caring, and well-rounded child,
who will have all the adequate tools to
navigate their way through life. We want
to instill strong morals and ethics in a child
that will help guide their decisions. We will
maintain an environment that is secure and
our thoughts
about
pa r e n t i n g
supportive. We want to make our child
laugh every day. We want to raise a child
who feels the bond of a loving family.
As parents we want to build
a safe and loving environment
where our child can:
» Develop strong
Christian
VALUES
and become
established in
their faith
» Follow their
DREAMS
» DEVELOP
long lasting
relationships
» Learn
COMPASSION
for others
» Be grounded and
CONFIDENT in
who they are
» Know how
to have fun
and LAUGH
everyday
Thank you s o much
If you have any questions
f or l e ar n i n g m or e a b o u t u s
for us or would like to speak
with us about adopting your
child, please contact your case
worker at AdoptHelp by calling
1. 800 . 637. 7999
W
e can’t even begin to imagine
another, and growing our family
the journey you are on.
through adoption. We are confident
We want you to know that we
that God will bless us with the
are ready and excited to become
perfect family. We want to thank
parents. We are committed to one
you for this incredible opportunity.