I’m Natalie’s big sister Andrea. Having grown up with Natalie, I know her dream of being a mother is one she’s had her entire life. She’s always loved children and has an abundant amount of love to give. She’s not someone that is just there for the giggles, but is great at remaining patient and calm with kids. Many times I’ve witnessed her stepping in to help with our nieces and nephews and my daughter when the kiddos are fussy or upset, providing comfort, attention, love, and a play mate as needed. With my own daughter she’s been an immense help, getting up early with her when we’ve visited so I can get extra sleep and our daughter can get extra play time with her auntie. She also goes above and beyond in these pandemic days, ‘babysitting’ on zoom to entertain our daughter during tummy time and reading her some of her favorite Winnie the Pooh stories virtually.

Andrew is an incredibly kind and patient person as well. From taking care of Goldy (their dog) and going out of his way to help us take care of our dog Hazel whenever we’re in town (including sitting in a dark quiet room with the dogs on Fourth of July so they aren’t traumatized by the fireworks), to spending hours on the floor building things with the toddlers in our family, he is always helping ‘parent’ our human and fur-babies.

I know Natalie and Andrew will dote on their child and provide them with an amazing life and support system. Their interests are varied and with everything they do I hear them comment on how excited they are to share their hobbies and passions with their future child. From cooking, gardening, basketball, reading, and crafting at home to boating, traveling, flying, visiting museums, and enjoying the state fair, they have so many fun adventures to share with their child. Beyond activities and interests, one of the things that will make Natalie and Andrew amazing parents is their attitude. Throughout this journey to find their child, they have remained incredibly positive, resilient, and upbeat. This is truly how they approach life, with a glass half-full and sunny outlook that is something I know they’ll instill in their future child.

Natalie and I grew up with an incredibly close knit family and as our family grows we are all aching for the day we can meet their child, our future niece or nephew, cousin, grandchild, and play mate. Please consider them for adoption to make my sister and brother-in-law’s life long dream of being parents come true.

Andrea