Hello.  We are Stefan and Sandra, a happily married couple from the quaint beach town of Cape Charles, Virginia where Sandra is a doctor and Stefan is a kayak tour guide who can't wait to be a stay at home dad. Once tests revealed infertility issues, we realized that open adoption was definitely the next step for us!  We are so excited to expand our family and thank you for considering us during this difficult time.  Our inspiration is our 4 year old goddaughter who was adopted through Adoption Connection.  We can't wait to meet you and bring our families together.

When I first met Sandra

Our first date was enough to know this was the woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with and who would make me a better person.  Sandra has a natural adventurous spirit and a curiosity that has enabled her to live everywhere from St. Maarten to Alaska. 

Her journey began in Michigan, the youngest of four siblings. Always having to fight for her share, she learned to be very independent at a young age. Nothing came easy but Sandra never backed away from a challenge including when she became a single mother and had to live with her daughter, Hannah, in a homeless shelter for a time.  Her love of medicine and wanting a better life for her daughter, Sandra decided to pursue medical school.  Sandra's perseverance finally led them to Brooklyn, New York where we met after matching on eHarmony. 

Sandra is the most amazing, caring, nurturing and attentive mother and incredibly patient person I know. She is also a favorite aunt to several nieces and nephews. I am never surprised when she is called upon for advice to help out with her family and friends in a moments notice.

When I first met Stefan

Soon after we first met, we all squeezed in together(Stefan, me, my daughter Hannah, and Kylo, the beagle) to a tiny one bedroom apartment in Brooklyn.  Overnight Stefan became what his friends called "Insta-Dad"(Instant Dad). I called him courageous! He took on a free-spirited, independent teenager, an overly affectionate dog and a single mother finishing her last semester of medical school while applying for residency. We all survived and are closer than ever!

Actually, I never planned on marrying again. After much convincing from my medical school colleagues and my daughter, I signed up for eHarmony and met Stefan five months later. Every date was full of surprises and he won my heart!  Day trips on Stefan's motorcycle, dining at culturally diverse restaurants, exploring New York City's theatres, camping, hiking, and snowboarding were just some of the ways we had fun together. We also learned our love of children was mutual.  He is a beloved uncle to two nieces and a nephew and is very close with his family. He never misses a special holiday or birthday and is so thoughtful and generous. He frequently chats on the phone or Facetime with the kids and is committed to making trips to see family (mine or his) several times per year.

We have been together for six wonderful and adventurous years and can't wait to expand our family.  We want so much to raise a child and give him or her a place to call home!

Our daughter, Hannah

Hannah is an outgoing adventure-seeker who currently lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. where she is attending college while working as an actress and model.  Hannah has taught us so much about parenting.  As parents, we have made some mistakes and have learned from them, but she reminds us that we have always given her unconditional love and the support that she needs.  She is so excited we are adopting.  Hannah has never out-grown playing dress up or building sandcastles at the beach and can't wait to share these moments with a little brother or sister.

Our home and community

Our home in Cape Charles, Virginia is a three bedroom, two bathroom cottage that was built in the early nineteen hundreds as the town's general store.  It has since been converted to a country cottage and is only two blocks from the beach.  We love to cook in the gourmet kitchen or play with the dogs in our amazing fenced in yard.  We have a garden where we grow our own vegetables.  The community park is directly across the street and the school is right around the corner.  A diverse community, it continuously holds festivals and events for people of all ages.  Rich in history and culture, Cape Charles is the type of town where everyone lends a helping hand to one another.  We have so many friends who can't wait to welcome our child to the community.  Yes, it is a town straight out of the movies!

Thank you

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our lives, home and community.  We are so looking forward to expanding our family through open adoption, where Stefan will be a stay-at-home daddy and Sandra is the town doctor in Cape Charles, Virginia.  We have found our own oasis alongside a country beach town and want to be a big part of a child's life helping them grow in a safe and encouraging environment, to discover who they are and what they want to become.  We can only imagine you want the best for your baby.  We would love to learn more about you too, and wish you only the best on your journey.  Our thoughts are with you.