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Featured Family: Eric and Cheryl
What does "Family Life" mean to you?
“Family Life” is the time spent together as a unit. It can be as big as a vacation or as small as spending time talking.
Describe your childhood:
Adoptive Mom? I was a happy kid and knew everyone in the neighborhood. I grew up with two older brothers. My parents were an important part of my childhood.
Adoptive Dad? I was lucky enough to be able to spend my free time playing outdoors with my brothers and friends. We rode bikes, played ball, and swam in the lake. As a family we did a lot of camping, hiking and biking in the summer.
Tell us about your home?
We live in a four-bedroom home situated on a quiet street with lots of kids on the street. It is within walking distance to parks and a lake. Our home is the gathering place for family get-togethers.
When you have a 3-day weekend, what do you like to do?
We spend time with each other. Eric likes to go mountain biking and Cheryl likes to go away for the weekend.
Do you have pets? If so tell us about them?
We have a Golden Retriever named Roo. She has lots of energy and likes to go running and swimming.
What is your favorite food?
Eric’s favorite food is Broccoli.
Cheryl loves Chocolate.
What do you hope to teach your children?
Be kind to everyone and treat him or her, as you want to be treated.
Do you play any musical instruments?
No
Describe your neighborhood?
We live in a suburban 1950’s neighborhood that looks like a park with lots of Douglas Fir trees. We are close to a lake. Our neighborhood is extremely friendly.
Share something about your spouse that only you know:
Adoptive Mom? Cheryl’s hand fits in my palm.
Adoptive Dad? I can’t answer this because then everyone will know =)!
Describe the last romantic thing you did together?
We took a ferry ride to an Island for the day. We also do date night – a special time each week just for the two of us.
What will you tell your child about their birthmother?
Anything they want to know.
It's Daddy's day - what activity do you want to share with your child?
Bike riding or any outdoor activity of their choosing.
Do you plan on sharing with your child what their birth parents were like?
Yes – whatever we know, we will share.
What kind of education are you hoping to provide for your child - Private or Public?
Public – we have very high rated schools in our area.
How did you come to the decision of adoption?
Infertility; we always wanted to have children.
What faith will you raise your child?
Christian
How will you help your child accomplish their dreams?
Positive praise, encouragement and support.
What kind of a relationship do you hope to build with your birthmom through her pregnancy?
We hope to have an open line of communication between us.
How did you meet?
We became friends in college and started dating after we were done with college.
What was your relationship with your parents like?
We both have always had very good relationships with our parents. Eric still sees his parents at least once a week.
What attracted you to each other?
Fun!
Please describe your personalities:
Adoptive Mom? Caring, energetic, compassionate
Adoptive Dad? Laidback, honest, compassionate, funny
What are your hobbies (please share those you enjoy as individuals and those you enjoy as a couple):
We are a very active couple. We enjoy spending time together – taking Roo for a walk.
Adoptive Mom? Running, bicycling, yard work, tennis
Adoptive Dad? Bicycling, skiing, swimming, hiking, playing with our dog
When you close your eyes and see yourself holding your precious baby in your arms what are your thoughts regarding the birthmother?
I know that this is one of the most difficult acts of love anyone could undertake and I will always thank her for allowing us to raise and love this child. She will always have a special place in my heart.
How will a child enrich your life?
It will give us someone to pass on our life experiences to.
Why did you each choose the career path you decided on?
Adoptive Mom? I always wanted to be an interior designer. I am interested in art and architecture.
Adoptive Dad? Good at math and science
What makes a birthmom special?
Loving her child enough to let someone else care for him/her.
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