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Nathaniel & Sherry
OUR PROMISE TO YOU:
Our first promise to you will be to provide a loving, nurturing and stable home for your child, where they will be deeply loved & cared for. Our home will become theirs & a safe space where they will be encouraged to be themselves.
Meeting all their needs will be our number one priority & we promise to raise them with strong values such as love for family, kindness, compassion & respect. As a couple that values quality family time, we will undertake activities that build a sense of belonging & trust like camping, travelling, family gatherings & supporting any interests they’re drawn to be it sports, art or anything unique to them, while creating new traditions.
We respect that their journey started before us & will be open about their adoption story & keep them connected to their birth family. As an inter-racial couple, we know the power of staying connected to your heritage, so we will foster a home that celebrates their culture in a meaningful way by incorporating it into our lives.
ABOUT US:
Sherry: I'm a Real estate Agent, and I absolutely love my job! Working with families to find their dream home is something I find deeply fulfilling. Also, as a self-employed person, my flexible schedule allows me to plan my days in a way that prioritizes quality family time.
I hold a Master’s degree in City Planning from University of Calgary and a Bachelor's degree in Geography & Economics from Ghana. Music is balm for my soul. When I’m happy or stressed, listening to music and singing along just makes my heart joyful.
Nat: I am a Project Manager and have been in the construction industry for the past 8 years. I manage and deliver heavy civil projects all over BC ranging from utility systems to bulk earthworks for highways. I hold a BSc. Construction Project Management and a Diploma of Civil Engineering Technology; both of which have been advantageous to my career.
I enjoy hiking or any opportunity to see some wildlife. Our relationship is built on love, laughter, acceptance, mutual respect and a deep commitment to supporting one another through life’s ups and downs. As a couple from two different cultures, we connect deeply over shared values and interests. We are each other’s "person" and truly enjoy spending time together no matter what we’re doing. Our absolute favorite things to do are going for walks and beach time with our fur-baby (Luna), dinner and catching a comedy or fantasy movie together, or visiting with family and close friends.
ABOUT OUR FAMILY:
We are a family of 2 with no biological children, but we have a large & diverse extended family. We are lucky to have close family in town and the rest are scattered across the country & the globe including Ghana, US & Europe. We also have a fur-baby, Luna, who is the cutest Blue Heeler you’ve ever met!
Sherry: I was born & raised in a small town in Ghana. I have two younger brothers, & an older half-sister who was adopted when I was 13 years old. Our home was open to family members who were welcome to visit without notice & stay for as long as needed. My childhood was filled with family gatherings, going to church, a push for academic excellence & setting a good example for my younger siblings. My favorite childhood memory is going to visit my grandparents who lived in a very rural village with no electricity. I remember trips to the family farm and evenings spent by the fireside listening to stories by my grandparents.
Nat: I was born & raised in BC. I grew up with one younger sister, my parents & grand parents; occupying the same house in a quiet suburb in the Fraser Valley. We have a large extended family living in BC and AB, as well as many more abroad in Croatia, Ireland & Germany. We had many family gatherings and celebrated several traditions. My childhood was a good one and I was taught the value of hard work. My fondest memories are playing soccer with my dad, going camping with my family, and chopping firewood with my grandfather (Pops).
OUR HOME & COMMUNITY:
Our home is on a quiet cul-de-sac in a safe & family-friendly neighborhood we absolutely love. In fact, the first home we rented is in the same area; so when we were ready to buy our forever home, and a 4-bed, 3-bath house with a private yard & in-ground pool directly across the street from our first rental came on the market, we knew it was a sign. We have great neighbors and try to organize block parties each year. Our family is under 20 minutes away so we will have plenty of help. Our city is also beautiful with beaches and mountain views, and very diverse because of the university.
OPENNESS:
Openness to us means being transparent about the child’s adoption story and fostering an ongoing relationship with their birth family. We know the value of them knowing about their background and staying connected in a genuine and meaningful way, as it helps to build a sense of identity and belonging. We are ready to work with you to have an openness arrangement that is respectful, works for everyone involved and has the best interest of the child in mind. We will honor the level of openness you are comfortable with whether it’s open, semi-open or closed. Whichever option you prefer, we will ensure that your child knows where they come from, that they are loved by you as their birth parents and keep them connected to their birth family and culture.
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