Jay and Sarah

We are Jay and Sarah!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

We are so grateful that you would like to learn more about us as we would love the opportunity to get to know you and hear your story. Please know that we have been praying for you! We realize you may be experiencing a wide range of different emotions right now, which is completely understandable! As you make this important decision for your baby, we are praying for wisdom and clarity every step of the way.

We want you to know that it would be an honor to welcome you and your baby into our lives!

Please know that your baby would have a steady and loving support network of family, close friends and siblings to grow up alongside and play with! In fact, we have friends with adopted children on our very own street and Jay’s sister also adopted our nieces and nephews. Because adoption is already a meaningful part of our family and community, your child would grow up with others who share a similar story, which could provide a comforting sense of connection and belonging.

We’re ready to raise this precious baby in a grounded, Godly home—to shine brightly in the world.

We’ll provide strong educational opportunities, community, and the resources your baby needs to learn well/explore interests, and grow confidently and holistically.

Your baby will be protected, encouraged, supported emotionally, and loved unconditionally. It would be a profound honor to be entrusted with raising this little one.

Our hope is to remain meaningful connected with you if possible in an open way that feels comfortable.

We are praying for wisdom for you as God goes before you. Know that you are not alone, now or in the days ahead. You will be held with care, respect, and gratitude in our hearts, and if it’s meant to be, part of our family!

With love,

Sarah and Jay

About Us

We’re each other’s best friends

We have actually known each other since we were little kids! While both of us were born in Pennsylvania Sarah and her family moved to New York state when she was a baby. Over the years, she and her family would visit Jay’s family in PA even enjoying summer vacations together. Sarah lived in NY through eighth grade and then her parents felt God leading them to move back to PA.

Sarah and Jay attended the same high school and then Jay went to college a few hours from home and Sarah went to college in Massachusetts where she then lived for 10 or so years. During that time she lived in MA she would visit her family and friends (including Jay!) in PA. The visits with Jay began to blossom into dating long distance! Through much prayer, Sarah and Jay felt that God wanted them to date in the same state and so Sarah moved back to PA. A few years later we married and moved into our home in our cozy suburban neighborhood that we still live in 13 years later.

Our home is filled with Christ’s love, and we want everyone who walks through our door to feel seen, known, and loved.

According to Jay: Caring, thoughtful, and fun are just some of the words to describe Sarah and what drew me to her. She has an energetic personality and a gift of encouraging others. When we first started dating we did a lot of exploring in nature together. That is something I still enjoy with her and helps us to feel even more connected! She thinks my jokes are funny and that I make her laugh, so that makes our relationship even more fun.

According to Sarah: I love Jay’s playful and outgoing personality, appreciate his energy (doesn’t need much sleep), and his steady presence. I value how reliable, loyal he is and that he loves Jesus: central to our solid marriage. He really is one of a kind! I love watching him cuddle with the kids at bedtime with a book and lending a sensitive ear to the kids. He’s so ready to do all of that with your baby! He is not only fun, but funny! He finds humor in everyday things and always making us laugh. He just makes life even brighter.

We consider each others best friends and love cheering one another on!

About Sarah

Favorite color: Pink

Favorite food: Mexican and Indian

Favorite animal: Cat

One word that describes you: Caring

Fun facts:
Fun Facts:
–I spend a lot of time outside enjoying nature, especially in the summer!
–Being active and healthy are important to me. I go for a walk or a jog just about every day.
–My favorite holiday is Christmas and some of my favorite family traditions are decorating sugar cookies and watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and the Grinch movie over the holiday.
–I love Bible study at our church and have been going to it for over 15 years.
–If watching TV, I could be found watching Seinfeld, Expedition Unknown, or a documentary.
–You can often find me wearing leggings.
–I think the most beautiful place on earth is under the ocean while snorkeling.
–I consider chocolate lava cake or chocolate brownie ice cream the best desserts!

Our Days

We are often described as active and fun! During the weekends we can be found playing yard games as a family, visiting an arcade on a rainy day, going to church, or checking out a new park or playground with friends. While we love to have fun, our routines have structure and healthy boundaries to nurture a child’s healthy development.

On a few of the weeknights each week we usually have an after school activity like a sports practice. Jay even coaches our son’s little league baseball team! Through sports and group activities the kids learn new skills, discover the value of teamwork, and enjoy spending time with their friends. The other evenings we enjoy more down time as a family where we may do a craft, bake something yummy, or watch a show together.

We enjoy having dinners together as a family and chatting about the day, both highs and lows. We finish each evening by reading a story and praying with the kids. Quality connecting time is important to us!

More Favorites

Drink coffee and watch the sunset
Dance!
Sing along to Christian worship songs
Go on bike rides
Do crossword puzzles
Play badminton, bocce and kickball
Spend time with our life group
Eat Mexican and Indian takeout food
Go on annual beach vacations

Our Family

We’re excited for baby to join in our traditions that include summer beach vacations and picking corn and blueberries on Grampy Frank’s farm! Every Easter, we’ll enjoy egg hunts and make “empty marshmallow tomb croissants.” Each December, we’ll choose a Christmas tree from the farm and bake holiday cookies together. Every fall, we’ll jump in leaf piles and pick pumpkins in a patch before carving pumpkins. We also enjoy “Pizza Fridays,” making our own pizzas and choosing our favorite toppings.

A steady, loving support system

We are blessed to live only five minutes from our extended family! Jay’s parents regularly assist with childcare in their stable and loving home when needed. We’re grateful for their love, support, and energy! Grampy delights in taking the kids on wagon rides to the playground and Mimi fills the kitchen with baking. She takes joy in playing and reading books with the kids. The aunts, uncles, cousins, and Sarah’s adoptive-like mama, Grammy Kathie, live close by too providing extra love and support. We have nearby close friends (from over 15 years) with little ones who are like our family! Our close friends are a source of constant support. We share the same values, have lots of play dates, and enjoy exploring nature together. From picnics and chasing fireflies outside with friends and their kids – We can’t wait for the little one to experience it too. Our close friends are from a variety of backgrounds, including Hispanic, Indian communities, and mixed races, which can help nurture a little one’s cultural identity formation. We value and celebrate the diverse beauty of the world. We’re excited for our good friends Robin and Ben’s baby to play and grow up alongside your baby!

Things to Know About Us

1. We love Jesus! He’s our third braided chord that keeps our marriage and family strong.
2. Giving is important to us. We enjoy sharing to empower others.
3. We like to have fun! Life’s more enjoyable when there’s adventures and mini golf.
4. We value prayer.
5. A healthy lifestyle is important to us.

Our Home

Our Home and Neighborhood

Our home is grounded in love, faith, and fun. You’ll find us often playing in our backyard, tossing stones in the nearby creek, and going for bike rides. Our yard provides a swing set, flower gardens, and plenty of space to run around and be a kid! Our sunny playroom provides a great space for silly dancing, board games, or snuggle time on the couch. We have a cozy bedroom next to ours, just for the new little one!

Our suburban town is a safe, diverse, and friendly town rich in opportunities. It has highly rated schools, a nationally recognized hospital, and many parks to explore. Our neighborhood is close-knit—families of a variety of backgrounds—always looking out for each other. In fact, we have friends with adopted children on our very own street! We’re surrounded by nature trails where we take family walks and bike rides–staying active and healthy is important to us–and we’re only five minutes from the playgrounds, amusement park, schools, our church, stores, and our extended family which provides steady and loving childcare support.

Final Thoughts

Thank you!

We want to give you a heartfelt thank you for taking time to learn about us. We are so excited to raise your baby who will grow surrounded by love and opportunities for a bright future! In our family, your child will be able to: • Thrive in a stable and loving home • Be raised in a Christian home to know Jesus and given the best educational opportunities • Grow holistically: mind/body/spirit • Be heard and validated • Make friends/have community of all ages/races to nurture heritage • Grow up with siblings and nearby cousins Each day as a family, we reflect on the day, both highs and lows and pray together. As we place each day in God’s hands, we can rest in His guidance and trust His plan for each new day. We know you must be going through a host of different emotions. We are praying for wisdom and insight as you make an important decision about your child. Feel free to ask us any questions! We are open and care about you and your child’s future. Love, Sarah and Jay

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