Hello and welcome, we are Derek and Meghan! Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about our family. Before we share about us, we want to start by acknowledging how difficult this must be for you. We cannot begin to imagine the emotions you must be feeling but please know that whether our paths ever cross, you are on our minds and in our prayers.
We first met in 2012 at a campus ministry retreat called Give Your Heart Away in Charlotte, NC. After that first meeting, we spent time developing a solid friendship prior to beginning dating later that year. We got married in April of 2016 and not long after that, we moved to Cincinnati for Derek’s job. After getting settled in Ohio, we decided to pursue our dream of becoming parents but eventually we were met with the news of our infertility. While it was not something we expected, we (as well as our families) are excited about this journey of adoption that we have felt called to.
Currently our family consists of the two of us and our orange tabby cat Darwin. Darwin enjoys being near us, sleeping, and trying to find plastic to chew on. Meghan is a middle school math and science teacher who absolutely loves her students. She loves cheering them on at sporting events or attending other school events to support them. As a teacher, Meghan has holiday breaks and summers off which gives her the opportunity to spend time reading or shopping, but she cannot wait until that time can be spent with a little one visiting parks, going to the zoo, or reading lots of books! Derek is a chemist and has a schedule that gives him holidays and flexible leave based on the needs of our family. Derek is most looking forward to spending his time with our child sharing his love of games and the outdoors.
Our home is situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac about 20 minutes from downtown. This allows for us to be close enough to enjoy all the benefits of the city, like going to Reds games, walking in the parks, and attending Broadway shows, all while daily enjoying the quiet of the suburbs. We live in an area that makes it easy for us to explore new places, check out events, and go out to eat on the weekends. Typical weekends for us involve some type of adventure, playing board games, or having a cozy night in watching our favorite shows and movies. We truly cannot wait to share these adventures and moments with a little one.
Please know that if you choose us, we will encourage them to pursue their passions and interests while knowing that family and faith are two of the most important things. We will encourage a love for learning and trying new things. And we promise to love and cherish both you and your child. We are open to whatever relationship feels the most comfortable to you but regardless of what that looks like, you will always be a part of our family and prayers. Thank you for taking this time to read about our family, and if you would like to learn more about us, our full profile book is provided below.
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