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MATT & KC
We’re so honored to be here with you. Our names are Matt and KC. Thank you for taking the time to get to know alittle about us. No matter if you make it past this first page or not, we wantyou to know that you are loved, you are valuable, and you are prayed for. The decision you are wrestling with is beyond our understanding, but wehope you feel empowered to do whatever is right for you.No matter what you decide, we are humbled by your strength. We want youto know that we don’t enter this space lightly. Adoption has always beensomething that has been in our hearts. We believe it is built through love,trust, and understanding. In 2022, our son, Alan was born. Sadly, he passed shortly after he was bornto a rare genetic condition. Though we are sad our son is not here on earthwe know he is safe in heaven. We are bursting with anticipation to grow ourfamily through adoption! Thank you again for inviting us into thisvulnerable space with you. We have been and will continue to pray forprotection, provision, and peace in this decision you are making.Sending you the biggest hug, HelloM A T T & K C
201720182019 2019 20222023Started datingWe got engagedand beganplanning our lifetogether.We said "I do"with the sweetestdestination wedding in Gettysburg, PA!We bought our firsthome in Virginia Alan was bornStarted the adoption processWe met in 2017 on a dating app. We both swiped right! KC knew Matt was the one after their first date, wherethey spent three hours falling in love. Even though we met through a dating app, we still think it’s amazing thatwe “matched” as we may have never crossed paths. Over the next year, we found ourselves inseparable. In 2018, Matt proposed on Easter Sunday. Little did KC know that Matt had planned a secret special Easter egghunt. When KC found the egg, she brought it to Matt where he opened it and got down on one knee. Inside was abeautiful engagement ring! The best part was both of our families were there to witness the whole proposal. In 2019, we were married in Gettysburg, PA, where all of our close family and friends gathered to celebrate us.We were married at the train station where Abraham Lincoln arrived to deliver the Gettysburg Address. In 2020, after the pandemic hit and we found ourselves stuck at home, like everyone else, we worked tirelessly tomake our house a home. We spent many hours in our overgrown yard fixing it up and planting all differenttypes of flowers. We also added to our seasonal decor; our blow up Christmas decorations are the envy of all thekids in the neighborhood!In 2022, a week before we were supposed to leave for our honeymoon, which had been delayed two years due toCOVID, we found out we were pregnant. We were so thrilled as we had always wanted to be parents. We foundout during our 20-week anatomy scan that Alan was developing differently. We spent weeks advocating anddoing every test, scan, and doctor's appointment asked of us. Sadly, during a doctor's appointment at 31 weeks,doctors revealed that they did not think Alan would survive because his disabilities were so extreme. Alan wasborn alive and full of life. We only got to spend a short time with him before he passed. This is the mostdevastating and unexpected thing that has happened to us. We are thankful for all the gifts God has blessed uswith Alan and his story. When parents lose a child the statistics for divorce rate skyrocket. We are grateful thatnot only did our marriage grow but so did our faith in God. Our relationship has endured many difficult seasons, yet we have built our marriage on strength, love, and thefirm foundation of Christ. We hold fast to our commitment of “I do” and find joy in navigating our life together.
A few key things to know about our family1. We love Jesus. We believe boldly, pray often, and encourage asking big questions. 2. We love family time. Playing with our dogs, going for walks, visiting family and friends, or just catchingup on our favorite TV shows together. We truly love spending time with one another.3. We serve. We both love to help others. We volunteer our time with a local unplanned pregnancyministering to parents. KC is an instructor for a youth entrepreneurship program and Matt is a mentor tostudents in the program. 4. We enjoy baking/cooking. Matt worked in a pizza shop as a teenager, so he is a pro! During footballseason, we love making pizzas and wings. We enjoy baking delicious desserts and bread from scratch.5. We love sports. We are a big football family and try to attend at least one game in person each season.Matt truly loves all sports, it’s very common to catch him watching sports and rattling off stats and players' names. We can’t wait to have a little fan(s) in the stands with us in the future.6. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. If it’s a dance battle in our kitchen or playing goofy games wealways have a good time wherever we go. Life is too short to be serious all the time! 7. We have the best pets.- We love our dogs Sadie and Kona and our fluffy cat, Leo! They all get along welland it’s fun to see their different personalities. They love the neighbor kids when they come over to play.Fun fact: all three of our fur babies were rescued. 8. Community is our cornerstone. We’re surrounded by a great community of church family, friends, and neighbors. 9. We love where we live. Our home is where KC grew up and the community around us supports us and our dreams. We especially love where we live as we get to experience all four seasons!
Spending time with family ReadingCard games Bootcamp workouts Christmas time Mexican food FAVORITES: Volunteering Bible Study Working OutConcerts CraftingHOBBIES:Meet KC Economic Development, Small Business Support Services CAREER:H I T H E R E !I’m 29 years old. I care deeply, I enjoy genuineconversations and helping others. I strive toalways show up in a real and authentic way forthe people in my life.I studied Business Management and foundmyself working in economic development. I loveworking with small business owners and helpingmake their dreams a reality.
ABOUT KC IN MATT S WORDS KC is passionate strong and resilient She is the most amazing woman who is not afraid to stand up for what s right One of my favorite things about KC is how she will unapologetically advocate for herself and others She loves so deeply She brings creativity love and joy to our family and will do anything to make someone smile I m so grateful to have her as a best friend and partner in life FUN FACTS She loves talking to big crowds KC loves to read the book shop is her favorite store She laughs at her own jokes which is very entertaining for me to watch
Meet MattSportsOur animals Trying new food Being near the waterWorship music Traveling FAVORITES:Human Resources Lead CAREER:Home improvement projects SingingSpending time with friends Being near the water HOBBIES:H E Y !I’m 32 years old. I’m a family man, fun, andoutgoing. I love home projects. I care deeply forthose around me and treat people with respect. I studied criminology in school which is what ledme to my job. I currently work at a governmentagency and I have been there 8 years. Theposition I’m currently in helps match individualsto their dream jobs while serving our country.
ABOUT MATT IN KC S WORDS Matt is incredibly caring It always amazes me how people gravitate toward him and his personality Matt is very easy going but extremely loyal and passionate about God his job and our family He is always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needs it My favorite quality of Matt s is he always brings the best out of people I love being married to my best friend FUN FACTS He can rattle of sports statistics like it s no one s business Matt has the best dance moves I ve ever seen He makes the BEST pizza in the whole world
LeoSadie LouKonaMEET THE GANG9 years old, Tabby Cat9 years old, German Shepard Mix3 years old,Chocolate Lab Fun Facts Adopted in 2020The biggest of all hissiblings Loves to play catch Fun Facts Adopted in 2017German Shepard Mix Loves to be the center ofattention Fun Facts Adopted in 2013 Sunbathing is his favoritething He's very talkative
H o m e S w e e t H o m eWe live in a townhouse, nestled right on the edge of town. We live in the fastest-growing county in Virginia. This gives both a small town and a big city feel to ourcommunity. We love the balance of the rural/agricultural centric side of the county and thedenser tech centric side of the county. We are less than an hour from Washington, D.C.which lends itself to endless adventures too.
We love our neighborhood. It’s filled with children of all ages, backgrounds, andabilities. In our neighborhood we have a small park less than 30 seconds from ourfront door, along with beautiful walking paths. Our basement is also our sports room where you will find us during football season.We love the small-town parades during the 4th of July, Halloween, and Christmas.There is always something to do in and around where we live. Our home at Christmas timefun facts about our community The county we live in has the lowest crime rate in our region. We have one of the highest-ranked public school systems in the USA. Our public school system has several specialty programs for high school studentssuch as welding, veterinary science, cosmetology, certified nursing aid, and more.
OUR NEIGHBORHOODOur neighborhood is filled with walking paths, playgrounds, tennisand pickle ball courts. We love taking the dogs for a walk aroundour neighborhood bond. On nice nights you'll catch us out on ourdeck or in our backyard with a bonfire going.
O U R E X T E N D E D F A M I L YKC is an only child. She is extremely close to both of her parents.We travel down to North Caroline where KC’s parents haveretired, at least once a year. KC was very close to her both hergrandparents who both recently passed. Over the years we have realized that family is more than blood.We have several close friends who have been a part of our livesfor years and will take on the role of “aunt” or “uncle” for ourchildren. KC's FamilyMatt comes from a huge family. He is the youngest of threesiblings. Between his sister and brother, we have one nephew,three nieces, and a niece-in-law! Matthew’s sister, Lisa, is one ofhis best friends. Matt has three uncles and aunts and 8 cousins.As the family has grown through marriage and births there arenow 25 of us who get together regularly for holidays. Matt's FamilyChristmas 2022 both of our families toured Mount Vernon together!Matt with KC"s ParentsKC with Matt's mom, Mary
Matt's Family Bradley, our nephew and his newwife Taryn!Matt and our niece Brooke on her birthday trip to Georgetown, DCMatt and his mom, Mary, out on the water!Matt with his sister, Lisa, brother inlaw, Chris, and nephew Bradley, inDisney World in the 2000's
Kc's Family Volunteering is in our blood! Rayvolunteering at church.KC's parents, Ray and Kathy,hanging out with Matt and KC.KC and her mom on graduation day. KC and her dad, Ray.
our friendsWe feel blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing friends, and our friends are a trueextension of our family. Fun Fact: Many of our friends are immigrants. We have friends from all around the worldincluding South Korea, Iran, South Africa, & El Salvador. Having friends from all differentwalks of life has been interesting, as they teach us about their culture, religion and traditions.We are excited to pass this opportunity on to our children. Matt and his college BFF, Danion her wedding day. Both Daniand Matt were in each othersweddings!Matt and KC with their bestfriend Armi. The three of us arebig Schitt's Creek fans. (Hence the matching shirts!)Our friends Brandon, Melissa,Sam, Josh, Ard, and Hansolcelebrating KC's birthday!KC and her oldest friend, Sam.KC and Sam met in middleschool through competitivedance team. Matt and his childhood bestfriend, Davis, catching the bride'sgarter at their friend Rebecca's wedding. Matt and his best man, Ardhanging out wearing matching "The Office" TV show shirts.
our friendsMatt, Ard, Nick, Hansol, and Armi heading to lunch. Matt, Ard, KC, Armi, Hansol, Remi & Davis hanging out. Matt, Ard, Hansol, & KC at our town's Christmas paradeMatt, KC, Ray, Kathy, Kristian, and Helene at anescape room. Helene and Kristian grew up acrossthe street from KC. They are like family to us.KC and her sorority sister, Tasha. KC and her sorority sister, Melissa.
F a m i l y T r a d i t i o n sThe traditions we keep are extremely important to us. A few traditions thatare our favorites are:Decorating our home for Christmas is a big deal for our family. It takesseveral days for us to unpack and organize all of our decorations. We notonly decorate the inside of the house but the outside as well! Easter egg hunts are a must. Growing up Easter egg hunts were big for bothof our families and we can’t wait to bring back this tradition for ourchildren. Pizza making is delicious. Teaching our kids how to make pizza is veryimportant to us. In high school, Matt worked in a pizza shop, which holdssome of his favorite memories. We love making our own crust fromscratch. Homemade pizzas are made by hand every Sunday during footballseason!
Both of us have been drawn to adoption for quite some time. We truly believe this is how weare being called to grow our family. We believe that family is not created just by biologicalfeatures but by love, mutual respect, caring, and being there for one another. We truly hope we get a chance to hear your desires for your child’s life and how we can makethose a reality as they grow. We know you love them, and your child will grow up knowing thatit is love that brought us together. We will never make a promise we cannot keep; we arepeople of our word. Through this process, we promise to: 1.) Lean In. We are a strong family unit that doesn't shy away from the hard things and loveswithout borders.2.) Be Open. If you choose adoption, we will honor whatever type of relationship you desire.3.) Honor. We promise to honor you and your child’s story. We will also honor their culture,race, and history.our Hearts for Adoption
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