Our Story, Our Life Together

We are Susan and Jeff. We’ve been together ten years, although it only feels like two. Our home is filled with laughter, love, lots of animals, and creativity. We look forward to sharing our strong bond with a child and will have only his or her best interests at heart.

Our story began over 14 years ago. Sue was fascinated with Jeff’s diverse work experience and his creative mind. Jeff was fascinated with Sue’s quiet demeanor, her gentle and beautiful soul, and her strong work ethic. We both moved onto different jobs but always stayed in touch. In 2000, we joined forces and married in 2002. We haven’t looked back since. Jeff was born the last in a family of four. Susan is the youngest of two. Jeff has a diploma in Journalism and Susan has a Bachelor of Science degree. We were both born in Toronto, and are Canadian citizens. We have a passion for doing what’s right and surrounding ourselves with animals and positive, supportive people.

Sue on Jeff

It is great to have a guy in my life who not only makes me laugh and feel safe, but makes me feel good about myself. I feel fortunate to have Jeff as 'my best friend', 'my rock', and 'my one and only'.

Jeff is helpful and protective of his close friends and family. He'll often visit those sick in hospital or help out in whatever way he can (getting someone a job or making someone feel valued on his team). We both love to play and it is probably one of the main reasons we fell in love with each other.

When I finally got to know him I was amazed at his background; the different cities and countries he's lived in, the kinds of jobs he's had, and at the breadth of his imagination. He's a published author and has won awards for some of the software applications he's helped create.

Jeff is a caring father to his two boys and is always available to them. I know when we are blessed with a child, that this child will be loved, protected, and nurtured by one of the best guys in the world.

Jeff on Sue

You want to be understood. You want laughs. But as you get older you realize you're looking for someone in particular. And when you finally find that person, it feels like it was that person the whole time, because of the relief, the strength of that connection, the certainty that the Search had come to an end. When I met Susan I felt that. I knew why it worked. I knew I'd been ultimately looking for someone who was grounded in Truth, sincerity, and being real (NOT because she worked at it, but that was her natural state of being), someone who was ready to call me on any decisions that weren't in our best interest, and someone who consistently astounds me with her capacity for love. I didn't know I was looking for a playmate (in the kid's sandbox kind of way) until I met Sue.

                                 Sue’s one and only skydiving adventure!

Susan will make a great mom. When it comes to those under her care, she is strong, decisive, and compassionate. Any child would grow up cared for in the way the Birth Parents are praying for. She'll be fair when she needs to be, a lioness against those who would threaten her cub, but mostly she'll be there when it counts, and any child will be blessed.

Family Dreams and Parenting Values

Sue's mom lives with us on the ground floor and we enjoy spending time with her over dinner and on weekends. Many times a month we’ll have visits from family. We both have careers, but we realize family comes first. When the time arrives one of us will stay home and be there for your child. As well, others in our family can't wait to share our joy!  : )

Each year, Jeff's youngest son, Lloyd, who lives in Colorado, will come and stay for weeks at a time. Jeff's oldest son, Laszlo, is serving in the US Navy and is currently on tour in Afghanistan but keeps in communication when he is able by instant message and email.

We both love books, taking walks, traveling, going to movies, and swimming in our pool with our dogs. When we're not doing all that, Susan is in the yard gardening and Jeff is writing. We go to auctions and we also restore and frame old movie posters.

Each year we hold an annual BBQ and garage sale and invite friends and family members to swim, enjoy great eats, and talk into the night.

Susan was born Catholic, Jeff was brought up in a family that looked at many religions and is still quite spiritual.

We’re at our best when we're working toward a common goal. When it comes to parenting, we agree routines are critical. We know we need to be in agreement on decisions and we think we have strengths that make us a great team. Susan’s strength as a mother will be her consistency, reliability, and unconditional love. Jeff will be patient and understanding -- going out of his way to see all sides and make a decision that is “win-win”.

We believe in clear boundaries, earned privileges, and providing our child with an opportunity to participate in decisions when the time is right; empowering them and giving them tools and practical lessons that will benefit them as adults.

Our Home

We live in a quiet neighbourhood, in a renovated two-storey century home North of Toronto. It has a wonderful attic, perfect for a future office. We have a large pool (locked when not in use), lots of backyard for games, and even a tree house! We're ten minutes to the waterfront, minutes to a local movie theatre, and a wonderful hike to the dog park where our puppies can frolic and tire us out!

Our Parenting Plan and Relationship with You

We welcome the idea of an open adoption.

We have both sworn a promise to provide excellent care to the child we are blessed to raise; to do everything in our power to protect and never abandon; to guide it on a path to becoming a productive adult with an education equal to or greater than our own; and to nurture and develop his or her natural talents and abilities, and preserve the cultural heritage and family history they were privileged to be born into. We will cherish your requests, and degree you wish to stay in touch, and will consider yourselves and your family an extended part of our own -- if this is comfortable to you. Ultimately, we will make sure this child has the loving and caring foundation they deserve.

Thank You

We admire you tremendously for considering adoption. Thank you for taking the time to read our profile. It is our hope that you appreciate the love, honesty, dedication, and protection we are offering. Should we be fortunate to be given this opportunity our gratitude will be profound.

All the best,

Susan and Jeff

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contact info@beginnings.ca or 1-877-528-6665 or 905-528-6665.