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Meet Shana & Ryan W.
Dear Birth Parent,
First of all, please know that if you choose adoption, we would be honored to be considered for your baby. It would be a blessing to walk this journey with you.
Our Story
We are the classic couple who met on Match and have been inseparable ever since. From the moment we first connected, the chemistry was undeniable. A year into our relationship, Ryan popped the question, and we were married just nine months later. In the four years that followed, our journey together has been full of excitement, adventure, and challenges. Through it all, our love and commitment to each other have only deepened.
Your child will have several siblings in our family, but this will be our first child together.
About Us
We have built a beautiful life together. Shana is a passionate teacher who thrives on sparking the imagination of young children, while Ryan is a devoted Compliance Specialist with a talent for working with numbers. We cherish holidays, especially Christmas, and Summertime with our family. We look forward to these moments every year to enjoy each other’s company and create lasting memories. We feel incredibly blessed in many ways, but none more so than having the unwavering support of our parents, family, and friends.
Why We’re Adopting
Ryan already had four children at the time we met and married, but we’ve always known we wanted to have a child together and share that special experience. We truly believe that everything happens for a reason and we are certain that building our family through adoption is the path we are meant to take. Adoption has always been close to our hearts as we both deeply want to expand our family and share our love with a child. We are genuinely excited about our decision to take this journey. Love is the foundation of everything we do. Our greatest desire is for our children to know that they are unconditionally loved. The choice to adopt was clear for us, as we both desire to share our love with a child.
We love the Buckeyes.
Our Promise
Love is the foundation of everything we do. Our greatest desire is for our children to know that they are unconditionally loved. We promise to meet their physical and emotional needs and be their biggest supporters throughout life. Your child will always know the love and sacrifice you made for them. We commit to being positive role models and fostering an environment where listening, understanding, and connections are at the heart of everything we do. We will embrace the joys of life with laughter and face its challenges with perseverance. Above all, we promise that your child will never go a day without hearing, “I love you.”
We can’t fully express how much it would mean to share our lives with your precious little one.
Sincerely,
Shana and Ryan
Our Family At a Glance
We live in Marysville, Ohio.
We’ve been married since 2022.
We work as an Elementary Teacher (Shana) and Compliance Specialist (Ryan).
Our hobbies include traveling, the beach, gardening, and spending time with family. .
Siblings Yes, and they can not wait to meet you!
We believe in an open adoption because it will bring additional love, support, and meaningful connections into the child’s life, while creating a strong foundation of understanding and belonging.
For more information about our family, please contact Adoption Link at 1-800-643-3356.
