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Justin & Matthew

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Family Type: Gay Couple

State We live in: Virginia

Children: No

Religion: Baptist/Spiritual & Raised Catholic

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dear expectant mother

We would like to thank you for considering us as prospective parents. We are so grateful and will never truly understand how you feel right now. Please know we admire you and your strength as you consider the best option for you and your precious baby. Your selflessness is astounding, and we hope you can find comfort in knowing we are two loving individuals who have even more love to share.

We look forward to the opportunity to get to know each other and to build a relationship that leads to a loving, nurturing, and thoughtful child. In addition, we have a village of friends and family who are ready to support all of us. We promise we will always love your child and give them the best home we can offer, should you bless us with this gift.

Over the past eight years, we have built a lasting relationship, a diverse community of friends and family, and a beautiful home. We are now ready to expand our family, and we look forward to this journey with you. We eagerly anticipate meeting you and obtaining a better understanding of your wishes. Thank you again for considering us.

With gratitude and love,
Justin and Matt

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We are now ready to expand our family, and we look forward to this journey with you.

-Justin & Matthew

About Us

We often describe ourselves to others as complete opposites, and that is exactly why we work. Justin is an extrovert, numbers/detail-focused individual. Matt is an introvert, arts-focused individual. We have learned so much from one another, and over the years, our bond as a couple and now as husbands has grown stronger. Our shared interests are just as important as our individual interests and hobbies. Living together, buying a house, and adopting a dog have been really important milestones for us as a couple. We both come from families with a strong work ethic, so our careers are important to us. We support each other as much as we can and push each other to be their best self. Outside of our jobs, we love to entertain and spend time with our friends and family. We also enjoy playing and attending sports, movies, shows/concerts, and the beach!

Our Home & Pets

We live in a small townhome community in Northern Virginia with our dog, Sibba, and fish, Zoey. We recently performed a number of renovations on our three-bedroom, two full bath, two half bath home. We are very close with our neighbors and live in a diverse community of kids of various ages, the nation’s leading school district, and trails for walking and hiking. Our community has regular social events where the kids and families hang out and get to know one another. We have immediate access to local attractions, restaurants of various cuisines, farmers markets, shopping, parks, historical sites, and museums. We regularly go to the beach, the mountains, and other major cities, like New York and Boston, to visit friends and family.

Our Extended Family

Matthew grew up in western New York with his parents and two siblings. He was fortunate to grow up with many of his cousins in the area. On Matthew’s father’s side, he has three aunts, one uncle, and ten cousins. On Matthew’s mother’s side, he has one aunt, one uncle, and three cousins. As a family, they spent lots of time together. They had nightly dinners, spent a lot of time playing sports, and attended many family gatherings. Justin has joined Matt’s family beach trips and has enjoyed the holiday gatherings and social get-togethers.

Justin grew up in central Virginia with his mother. Justin was fortunate to grow up with a large family due to having nine aunts and one uncle. He grew up with many of his 35 cousins who lived in the area. Though an only child, Justin had the opportunity for “sibling” growth with so many cousins around. The family has regular get-togethers on the farm to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and family traditions. We have an annual family dinner gathering, which we recently hosted, to honor Justin’s grandmother.

What Led Us To Adoption

We have always talked about the importance of building a family together. Over the years, our discussion about beginning a family centered around adopting. During information sessions and family training, we have continued to grow in our understanding of adoption and parenting styles. Our family and friends have made a significant impact in our lives. We are fortunate to have many wonderful examples of different types of families within our network. We have cousins and friends who have birth and adoptive parents. In addition, we take our roles as uncles and godfathers very seriously and prioritize a visit or phone call whenever possible. We have some incredible local friends and family and know they will play a large role in our child’s life. We fully understand it takes a village to raise a child.

more about Justin

Occupation:: Federal consultant
Religion:: Baptist/Spiritual
Race:: African American
Education:: Master in Accounting
Food:: Chicken parm, shrimp, pizza
Hobby:: Volunteering, entertaining
Movie:: Twister, Mean Girls, Jurassic Park
Favorite Tradition:: Social gatherings

Sport:: Soccer, running, Dallas Cowboys
Holiday:: Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day
Music Group:: Britney Spears, TLC, AJR
TV Show:: Charmed, Modern Family
Book:: Harry Potter series, Magicians series
Subject in School:: Math, music
Dream Vacation:: Australia

more about Matthew

Occupation:: Music teacher
Religion:: Raised Catholic
Race:: Caucasian
Education:: Bachelor of Music Education
Food:: Pizza & wings, pasta, ice cream
Hobby:: Piano, reading
Movie:: Home Alone, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Favorite Tradition:: Family time

Sport:: Tennis, golf, Buffalo Bills
Holiday:: Christmas, Thanksgiving
Music Group:: Coldplay, Adele, Ben Platt
TV Show:: Schitt’s Creek, Modern Family
Book:: The Alchemist, To Kill a Mockingbird, Becoming
Subject in School:: Music, history
Dream Vacation:: Italy

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