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Rachel

Caregiver

Gender:

Female

Status:

State:

Arizona

Religion:

Christianity

Education:

Master’s Degree

Profession:

Licensed Counselor

Political Affiliation:

Independent

Matthew

Creative

Gender:

Male

Status:

State:

Arizona

Religion:

Christianity

Education:

Ph.D. or higher

Profession:

Occupational Therapist

Political Affiliation:

Independent

Hello!

We're grateful that you found our profile and are taking a little time to get to know us. We live with our corgi Benson, near our families and friends in Arizona. We are unable to have biological children due to infertility. We know, from the bottom of our hearts, that God has a better plan for us - adoption. We can’t wait to be parents and raise a child in a home filled with love. We will guide them towards right and wrong, help them to figure out what they love to do and support them in following their dreams.

Rachel & Matthew

Out in the desert

With our corgi Benson

At a Christmas party

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

I'm a Christian and I believe in Jesus. This helps to guide my moral values and outlook on life.

-Matthew

Do I have kids? How do they feel about a sibling?

We don't have children but our friendly and loving corgi will be a great big brother!

-Rachel

The most special thing I own is...

A guitar that my dad gave me.

-Matthew

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

Both. I am Christian and God is at the center of my life. I have learned that God has a bigger plan than what I can see.

-Rachel

Out at a concert

At Corgi Nationals, a Corgi race in California

Christmas with Benson as a puppy

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?

I am in awe of the universe and how small we all are.

-Matthew

If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...

Ernest Hemingway

-Matthew

The most special thing I own is...

A memory box filled with photos and keepsakes that remind me of my childhood.

-Rachel

Dogs or cats?

Dogs!

-Matthew

My best friend would describe me as...

Wise and Caring

-Matthew

Dogs or cats?

I love both! I love my corgi and before him I had the best cat for almost fifteen years.

-Rachel

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?

A sense of awe and wonder.

-Rachel

When we first started dating

At our wedding

With Matt's family at our wedding

We are the best choice because…

We are loving, caring, and want to provide the best life to our child. We will love our child regardless of the choices he or she makes and do our best to let him or her know how much we appreciate and value them every day.

-Rachel

If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...

FDR

-Rachel

My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…

It is safe, near a local park and our families. We also have great schools.

-Rachel

My favorite place in the World is...

Being in nature.

-Rachel