Meet Joshua & Shannon
A video message from Joshua & Shannon
A Letter from Joshua & Shannon
Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to introduce ourselves to you. We are honored to be considered as a family for your child.
We are a loving couple who enjoy watching movies, spending time with friends, and being active in various church activities. We have dealt with infertility for many years but have not given up on our dream to become parents. We feel that God has called us to adoption. We have been blessed in many ways and are thrilled to now grow our family through adoption. We are committed to providing your child with unconditional love as well as emotional and financial support in all that they do. Thank you again for considering us.
About Us
We met at church and have now been married for 11 years! We enjoy watching movies, traveling, working out, hanging out with family and friends, and just having fun together. Shannon is an elementary school teacher which is the core of her nurturing spirit. Joshua is a former member of the U.S. Army and now has a leadership career in IT. His experiences have given him the ability to work well with many people and demonstrate his great leadership skills. Together, we enjoy watching movies (we try to have a movie night every Friday!) and love traveling to tropical areas. Some places we have traveled to include Jamaica, Punta Cana, and Rivera Maya, Mexico.
We are close with our families and enjoy spending quality time with them whenever we are able. We also love being actively involved with our church family and serve as church leaders. We are excited to share all of these experiences and gain some new ones with your child.
About Him
Joshua is a very loving and supportive man. He truly has a heart for God, is a great provider, and is always looking out for the family. He enjoys watching Basketball and Football, working out, and takes great pride in the maintenance of our yard. Joshua also has a great sense of humor and loves to make people laugh! He is a well-rounded man with wonderful character traits that make him approachable and great with kids.
Joshua looks forward to participating in fun and meaningful activities with your child and encouraging them to be the best person they can be. I know he is also looking forward to sharing his love of sports with your child!
About Her
Shannon is a very loving, caring, and patient woman. She loves God and is looking forward to sharing her love of Him with your child. She always has a positive outlook on life and always sees the best in others. Shannon has a passion for working with youth and this is demonstrated in the young people she inspires in her classroom as well as in our community. In her free time, Shannon enjoys reading, giving herself manicures, and hanging out with friends.
I know she is excited to encourage your child’s development, talents, and aspirations through much love and support.
Our Family
We have a very supportive family and we enjoy spending quality time with them whenever able. We live very close to both sets of parents and attend church with them every week. Joshua has an older sister and Shannon has a younger brother. We enjoy spending time together during holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as birthdays. Our family is excited that we will be extending our family through adoption and are all looking forward to welcoming your child into our family gatherings.
Our Home in Virginia
We live in a lovely 3 story, 4-bedroom single-family home. It has a spacious backyard and basement, both of which are perfect for family gatherings. Our home has plenty of space inside and outside for our family to grow, learn, and play. We have a wonderful bedroom already set aside for your child and look forward to decorating it. Our neighborhood is quiet, safe, family-friendly, and even has walking trails and a playground within walking distance from our home.
Our Promise
We promise to love your child unconditionally and raise them in a house filled with faith, love, nurture, and laughter. We will support your child throughout their life and support their growth as an individual. We will encourage the importance of God, education, and community in their life and will make these items a priority along with extracurricular activities such as arts, sports, and music. We are open to letters, photos, and visits based on your comfort level.
If you would like to learn more about us, please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.
Learn More About Joshua & Shannon
| Joshua | Shannon | |
|---|---|---|
| Our Education | High school, Army, IT Certification, Project Management Certification | High school, BA Early Childhood Psychology, MA Elementary Education, National Board Certified Teacher |
| Our Professions | US Government IT | Elementary School Teacher |
| Stay-At-Home | No | No |
| Our Racial Background | African American | African American |
| Some of Joshua & Shannon's Favorites | ||
| Food | Wings | Pasta and Tacos |
| Color | Blue | Purple |
| Ice Cream Flavor | Cookie Dough | Strawberry Cheese Cake |
| Past Time | Working Out or Watching Movies | Reading or Watching Movies |
| Movie | The Last Dragon | The Color Purple |
| Football Team | Dallas Cowboys | Washington Football Team |
| Holiday | Christmas | Christmas |
| More About Our Family | ||
| Our Special Interests | We both enjoy watching movies. We try to have a movie night every Friday. We enjoy traveling to tropical areas. Some places we have traveled to include Jamaica, Punta Cana, and Rivera Maya, Mexico. | |
| Our Faith | We are both Christians (Followers of Jesus Christ). We are very active in our Church and both serve as Church Leaders. | |
| Our Musical Interest | We enjoy listening to Gospel, 90's R&B, and Rap music. | |
| About Our Home | We live in a single-family home. Our home consists of 3 bedrooms, an office, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a finished basement, and a spacious backyard. | |
| Our Neighborhood | Our neighborhood is a nice, family friendly suburban neighborhood. We live in a great school district, and leave within 20 minutes of our Nation's Capital. | |
| We Prefer a Child Who Is... | ||
| Age of Child | Newborn to 1 year old | |
| Twins | We are very open to adopting Twins | |
| Gender | Either gender! | |
| Sibling Group | Yes, with the older sibling up to 2 years old. | |
| Ethnicity of Child | African American, African American/Any Race | |
| Future Contact with Birth Family | We are open to future contact with Birth Family through, photos, letters, and annual visits. | |
| In Closing | ||
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us! We look forward to welcoming the blessing that God has in store for us through adoption. We promise to raise your child in the most nurturing, faith-filled, and loving family possible. We look forward to sharing pictures, letters, and visits with you and hope to hear from you soon! |
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