Jaclyn & Dan

It's impossible to think we can find the perfect thing to say to you because we haven't met you yet. We don't know who you are and we don't know your story. What we can speak to is that considering an adoption plan for your child is courageous. It comes with great selflessness and sacrifice, two things that don't come easy. We know this process is as joyous as it is painful. We can have great compassion towards you as you navigate these emotions and make a life altering decision, whether to parent your baby or make an adoption plan. We know the debilitating feelings of grief and loss and how much strength it takes to work through them, as you may be doing right now. We wholeheartedly honor that in you. If you choose us to parent your child, we passionately believe that honoring your child's adoption story is vital to fostering their positive self-identify and self-worth. We would be dedicated to this every day, through every triumph and every challenge they may face. We would empower them to have a strong voice in their adoption story so they have all of their vital questions answered throughout their life. We hope they would carry with them the knowledge that you were thoughtful in the plans you made for them and chose adoption because of your love for them. Adoption is hard and full of emotions. We understand this is an extremely difficult decision for you to make and we hope by the end of our profile, you will feel a little more at ease in choosing a path that best fits what you envision the life you desire for yourself and your child.

Meet Jaclyn "From the day Jaclyn and I started talking about growing a family, I always knew that she would be great as a mom. She gives every ounce of herself to making sure that our family is cared and provided for. She is laser focused on making sure that Everett gets what he needs but is never pushy or stubborn in accomplishing that. Her years of being a teacher have shown her that there isn’t a one size fits all approach and she knows to adapt to a child who is changing by the second. Everett is often called ‘the happiest baby I’ve ever seen’ and I think that is a testament to the environment and mood in our home. That all starts with Jaclyn. Jaclyn is such a positive influence on so many people in her life. She makes me strive to be a better person because I know she is always working on self-improvement. That drive is contagious and it also allows me to remember not to rest on where I am currently, but how I should grow. She also always brings her signature laugh and smile wherever she goes. The calming effect she can have on any situation just by being around is amazing. While this doesn’t pertain to our relationship specifically, Jaclyn is an amazing friend and family member. I can’t tell you how many times she’s found a path and then all these people in her life follow her guidance. She is a natural leader in that regard. Honestly, most of the weaknesses I see in her are those ones you make up at a job interview. She can be stubborn and frustrated when things don’t go her way, but that’s because she is so committed and passionate in making things 100% right. She's incredible!" Meet Dan "Dan is the dad I wish every child in the world had. Seeing him with Everett throughout the past year has taken my breath away. His commitment to providing the best life possible for Everett and our family is unwavering.He is so present and intentional with his time with Everett. I most especially love watching him read Everett books. Dan is a true coparent, involved in every aspect of Everett’s care. He takes his role as a dad seriously and understands the impact he will have on his child. Dan is the most grounded, self-assured, selfless and genuine human I know. Everything he does is done with grace. From the way he cares for me, our relationship and our son, to the way he cares for our extended family and friends. He is a natural extrovert, but not in an attention seeking kind of way. He loves connecting with people, is extremely personable, modest, and makes everyone feel uniquely special. He has a large social network and takes the time to stay connected with everyone. He’s hardworking and continues to be promoted within his career. I believe a lot of his success is due to his interpersonal skills. He knows how to be professional, well-spoken and personable simultaneously. He’s the last person you’d find gossiping in the staff lounge and the first person who’d remember to wish you a happy birthday or follow up on a passing comment you made the week prior. And it’s all genuine, I promise. He also knows what he likes and doesn’t like. He doesn’t care if what he likes is the trendiest thing. He’s never worried about impressing others or being anyone but himself. I think this is what draws people to him the most. He’s the definition of down-to-earth and I love him for it!" -Jaclyn Meet Everett Everett is pure joy. He’s extremely loving, happy and perceptive. His laugh is boisterous and his positive energy is contagious. Everett is often referred to as “the happiest baby I’ve ever seen.” He has a very unique way of making everyone around him feel adored and special. He is also very calm and in tune with what is going on around him. A sweet older woman sitting next to us at a park one morning said, “I’ve never seen such a tranquil, content and perceptive baby.” That is Everett. He will be the most attentive and caring older brother.