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Meet Dan D. and Joe H.
Dear Birthparents,
We are Dan and Joe, a same-sex married couple living in a peaceful neighborhood in Westerville, Ohio. We are honored you are taking the time to learn more about our family. We are incredibly grateful for your selfless consideration of adoption. Adoption has been close to our hearts since we began dating over ten years ago.
Our Story
Our journey together began through a mutual friend just after college, and we have been together ever since. Married in 2018, we are best friends who fell in love and built a life together.
Family is the cornerstone of our lives, and we are deeply thankful for the possibility that you might choose us to adopt your child. Our passions lie in raising a child in a loving and safe home, fostering their growth into a smart, kind, family-oriented, and successful individual.
Two and a half years ago, our prayers were answered when we were chosen to adopt our beautiful daughter, Maggie. As new dads, we leaned on our family for support, and over the past few years, we’ve gained invaluable experience and proudly earned our “dad badges.” We have come to realize we have even more love to share and hope grant Maggie her wish to become a big sister.
Dressed as a kitty for her second Halloween
About Dan. Dan grew up in Bath, Ohio, a suburb of Akron, with an older brother and a younger sister, both of whom currently live within 15 minutes. Dan earned a degree in Economics, but has built a career in technology software development. While he doesn’t use his Economics degree in his current career, he spends his free time learning about business and investments. Dan has a passion for traveling and discovering the world around him. He enjoys staying fit on the rowing machine and following all Cleveland sports. Above all, he loves sharing moments with Joe and Maggie, like feeding the fish at the local pond and practicing golf with Maggie in the backyard.
Maggie’s first birthday
About Joe. Joe grew up in Spencerville, Ohio, a small farm town outside of Lima, Ohio. He was raised in a close-knit family with his older sister and parents. Joe has always wanted to work in healthcare and he found his niche as a family nurse practitioner, serving the Westerville community. Joe also likes to be remain active and runs to balance his sweet tooth. Most of all, he loves spending time with Dan and Maggie, whether it’s making sweet treats in the kitchen or taking bike rides.
We live in Westerville, Ohio, a small town north of Columbus with a quaint, community atmosphere. Our safe and quiet neighborhood — complete with parks, trails, playgrounds, great schools, and kids of all ages — is ideal for raising a family.
Playing in the backyard
Thank you.
The two of us cannot thank you enough for taking the time to read our profile and learn more about our lives and why we have chosen adoption. We also hope to learn more about you and your family. We are excited to grow our family and our gratitude to you is beyond measure. Without your selfless act of kindness, we would not be able to continue to grow our family and make Maggie a big sister. We look forward to meeting you!
With love,
Dan & Joe
Our Family At a Glance
We live in Westerville, Ohio, just north of Columbus, Ohio. We’ve been married since 2018. We work as a family nurse practitioner and software development project manager. Our hobbies include family time, movies, reading, cooking, traveling, technology, and exercising. We believe adoption is a selfless and brave act, which is why we both understand open adoption is the best option for everyone involved, especially the child.
For more information about our family, please contact Adoption Link at 1-800-643-3356.
