Erin
Caregiver
Gender:
Female
State:
Virginia
Religion:
Christianity
Education:
Some College
Profession:
Counseling Administrative Assistant
Political Affiliation:
Lean Conservative
Jonathan
Hero
Gender:
Male
State:
Virginia
Religion:
Christianity
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Profession:
Self Employed
Political Affiliation:
Lean Left
Dear Expectant Mom, We cannot imagine the wide range of emotion you are going through and the difficult decisions that you are processing. It is our prayer that you find as much peace as possible during this decision making process. We want you to know that regardless of your decision, we are for you and we are for your child. We are confident in whatever path the Lord has for us. We look forward to being parents, and we look forward to extending our family, to you and your child or another mom and another child. We are open and anxiously awaiting our future, and we promise to put our everything into this journey. Should you make the choice to trust us with your beloved, you have our word that they will be our beloved as well.
Erin & Jonathan
Three years from now, I hope our child’s birth mom is…
Happy.
-Jonathan
My best friend would describe me as...
Loyal, kind, outgoing and nurturing.
-Erin
Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”
Coffee & Disney ❤ ... but in all seriousness- our faith (Jesus has gotten me through some dark days that I would not have survived without Him), my family and our community.
-Erin
Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?
Religious in the sense that I am a Christian and we are very involved in an amazing, Christ-centered, people loving church. Spiritual in the sense that I am a follower of Jesus and it's all about relationship with Him.
-Erin
Silent Disco!
Everybody's favorite Uncle
I hope our child’s birth mother is…
surrounded by love and support.
-Erin
Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?
Both! I'm a follower of Jesus. I try to be perceptive of the Holy Spirit while also following scripture.
-Jonathan
What is the best word to describe our family?
Tight.
-Jonathan
If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?
As a musician, I've spent time on tour busses. If that qualifies as an RV, I think I could live full-time on an RV. They're pretty comfortable.
-Jonathan
If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?
Mmm... tough choice! Between 8th and 9th grade my family spent a month traveling the US with a pop up camper making cherished memories that I will treasure forever. I think I would choose a sailboat though so we could travel internationally too.
-Erin
Favorite season and why?
Fall. Flannel shirts, bluegrass music, and Octoborfest beer. What's not to love?
-Jonathan
I'm super competitive when it comes to...
Air-Hockey
-Jonathan
Halloween 2019- Owen Grady & Blue
Snow day
Easter 2022
Three years from now, I hope our child’s birth mom is…
living her best life and deeply loved by supportive community.
-Erin
What scares you?
Scary movies! I don't even like the commercials during Halloween.
-Erin
What is the best word to describe our family?
Fun
-Erin
When we argue, what’s it about?
It's usually dumb, all about pride, and ends with us poking fun at how ridiculous we were being.
-Erin
Flurries in NYC
The most special thing I own is...
I love sentimental antiques. I have several family heirlooms that are very special to me. The most special would be my wedding rings that belonged to Jonathan's grandmother.
-Erin
If I could change one thing about the World, it would be...
...that all people would be better at listening. If we could learn to listen more than we speak we'd be in a better place. We have 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason.
-Erin
If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...
My grandparents.
-Erin
We are the best choice because…
I mean, I HOPE we're the best choice. We are family-oriented, we like to travel and see the world, but we still stay plugged in to our commuity at home. I've never been a parent before, but as we were both raised that way, I feel like those are good and healthy things to prioritize: growth and family.
-Jonathan
We are the best choice because…
Honestly- I can't say we're the best choice. That decision is entirely up to you. We have so much love to give and we would be honored to be the best choice for your child.
-Erin
I would never...
touch my eyes after eating jalapenos...again.
-Jonathan
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?
How small I am and how vast the universe is.
-Erin
My philosophy on parenting is...
Trust God, trust reason, trust yourself, don't be an idiot.
-Jonathan
In five years our relationship with our child’s birth mother will…
be healthy.
-Jonathan
My favorite YouTube video is: (paste the full link)
https://youtu.be/Op0aXaoR_TQ?si=wwJLzH26_dr8VHVW
-Erin
My philosophy on parenting is...
To be loving and nurturing, to give healthy boundaries, to foster creativity. We are not perfect. We all make mistakes. It's what we do when we make a mistake that makes all the difference.
-Erin
Forver Wedding Date
My favorite place in the World is...
anywhere with my wife and dog.
-Jonathan
If I could change one thing about the World, it would be...
to increase a general sense of empathy in the people. I think that's something that needs to be taught at a young age.
-Jonathan
The most special thing I own is...
I have a rare type of guitar pick that was passed down from famed bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice to a series of differnt guitar players before it got to me.
-Jonathan
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
-Erin
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?
"Fireflies....stuck up there in that big, blueish black thing..."..... (That's actually a quote from the Lion King.)
-Jonathan
My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…
It's safe, there are big yards and lot's of families.
-Jonathan
When we argue, what’s it about?
As silly as it is, we argue about who's right in really trivial ways. Most arguments are settled the day of when someone realizes they were being silly.
-Jonathan
Happy New Year
Dogs or cats?
Dogs...unless we're talknig about tigers. Then tigers.
-Jonathan
If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...
Bruce Springsteen. He seems like he has a facinating mind.
-Jonathan
My favorite Instagram account is:
Cheap Old Houses! I love seeing the charm and character in old homes.
-Erin
Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”
Chipotle, music, love....chips and salsa. Ya know, the usual.
-Jonathan
Escape to the mountains
My favorite place in the World is...
anywhere I'm with Jonathan.
-Erin
If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be:
Anything on the menu at chipotle.
-Jonathan
If you had to pick a famous person to play you in a movie, who would it be?
My favorite actor- Julie Andrews - she is an absolute queen!
-Erin
If you had to pick a famous person to play you in a movie, who would it be?
Ryan Gosling. The resemblance is uncanny.
-Jonathan
I'm super competitive when it comes to...
GAMES!
-Erin
If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be:
Indian
-Erin
What scares you?
Nicolas Cage. Also, spiders.
-Jonathan
Favorite season and why?
Fall. I love when there is a chill in the air and the leaves invite you to take a moment to be still and take in the beauty.
-Erin
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