Welcome! Meet:

Jonny + Susie

Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Counselor Educator / Physical Therapist

Tennessee

Caucasian

Christian

All About Jonny & Susie

Dear Expectant Mother,

What you are going through right now and the decisions you are facing must be incredibly difficult and we deeply respect your courage as you consider your options. You are an irreplaceable part of your child’s story, and we want you to know that we are on your team. We have been married for 13 years and love hanging out together, especially outside. We enjoy many evenings in our back yard which now has a little swing and a kiddie pool that our son will love to play in with his little brother or sister.

Why Adoption?

Adoption has always been the way we desire to grow our family and is near and dear to us especially now, since we became parents to our adorable son through adoption. We also have two nephews who are adopted and several close friends who have adopted or are pursuing adoption. We found out after a failed adoption attempt that we are unable to have biological children and after grieving this knowledge we considered our infertility an answer to prayer and affirmation that adoption is right for our family.

Family & Home

We adore our home, which is located on a beautiful college campus; it’s wonderful to be surrounded by a community of learning. Our kitchen table holds cherished memories with loved ones and we find we find joy in taking on home improvement projects. We have close support and envision our children growing up here. We have awesome playgrounds, nature parks, and family-friendly places to explore nearby. Our home is filled with love and endless possibilities, and we can't wait to create wonderful memories with our children. We both come from large families and have 33 nieces and nephews all of which are excited to see us becoming parents and are some of our closest friends.

How others describe me

About Susie: What I adore most about Susie is her intelligence, the sheer joy she exudes, and the genuine care she extends to everyone around her. Being in her presence is an absolute delight, as she possesses the ability to be loyal both through the good and the bad times. She is an exceptional mother and has an incredible gift with children. She spends a lot of time with our son as a stay-at-home mom and works part-time from home as well. She has incredible talent as a piano player and photographer and comes up with very creative ways to have fun with our son. As a mother, she will provide unwavering support to both of our children.

About Jonny: Jonny’s kindness and zest for life stole my heart from the very beginning. What I adore the most about him is his unwavering dedication to others and his desire to engage deeply with life. His creativity is inspiring as he creates things in his woodshop and has built items of furniture in our home. He has “out of the box” ideas and creates the most memorable moments for our child. With Jonny’s unwavering support our child will be heard, seen and loved unconditionally. There is no doubt that Jonny is an incredible dad.

how we met

How We Met

Our love story began midway through college. After a year of dating, we knew that we had found our perfect match. Our wedding day was a true celebration of love and unity in 2011, with more than 400 friends and family coming to celebrate with us. We celebrate every year by going on an anniversary vacation together.

Advice to Future Child

As you grow and learn, know that no questions are out of bounds and we encourage you to seek truth, be honorable, know that you are a treasured gift, and have lots of adventures!

Perspectives on Open Adoption

The birth mother of our adopted son chose a closed adoption so we will consider his needs as we prepare to adopt again. We are open to any level of communication and will consider the openness desires of the birth family thoughtfully.

Favorites

Susie
  • Favorite Movie: Kids movie - Finding Nemo
  • Favorite Holiday/Tradition: Thanksgiving - I love preparing food, drinking coffee and lounging around with my family.
  • Hobbies/Interests: photography, exercising, cooking, swimming, crocheting, piano, reading, skiing
  • Dream Vacation: Hawaii
  • If I Could Choose a Superpower: flying
Jonny
  • Favorite Movie: Kids movie - Jungle Book
  • Favorite Holiday/Tradition: Thanksgiving - Jonny usually smokes the turkey, Football, friends and family
  • Hobbies/Interests: woodworking and building furniture, old trucks, mountain biking, basketball, working out
  • Dream Vacation: Italy
  • If I Could Choose a Superpower: time travel

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