Our daughter, Chelsey, and her husband, Sam, are wonderful people who are truly devoted to one another and to their God. We would love to see our family grow through adoption. Chelsey and Sam are fun and caring and it would be hard to find a more loving home.
Sam and Chelsey are two of the most wonderful people you could ever meet. You really could not find a couple better prepared or fit to be parents. We have seen them work with a child with special needs and handle that situation with patience and love. They have watched our own children on several occasions. While with our children, they are always kind and present. Sam and Chelsey are constantly serving those around them. They have filled their time with developing new talents, skills, and hobbies. They have a strong desire to be parents. We know that any child that is placed in their care will be loved and supported for their rest of their life.
The Hickenloopers are an amazing couple! They are so willing and ready to welcome a baby into their family. I worked with them for a couple of years in our church children's program, and they were so good with the children. They changed lives in that environment and helped the kids feel loved and appreciated. I know they will be amazing parents and show so much love to their own children! Children will be lucky to have the Hickenloopers as parents.
We would trust Sam and Chelsey to raise our own children. That's the strongest recommendation we can give because there aren't many people we would say that of. Sam and Chelsey have a strong marriage. They support each other and advocate for each other. They also have a lot of fun together (and we enjoy having fun with them). It's a great foundation for adding a child. Their home is a safe, clean, cozy place that is full of light. We love visiting with our girls because it's such a good environment. Speaking of our girls, they love Sam and Chelsey. Our two year old especially enjoys playing make-believe with Chelsey. Our one year old plays peek-a-boo with Sam (he makes the best faces!) and shows them both her toys. Sam and Chelsey are so good at interacting with them at their level and showing interest in their lives. They are quick to notice developmental milestones and praise successes. They are also good at helping our girls follow rules and boundaries. Sam and Chelsey will provide a stable, loving home with both structure and lots of fun. They will be intentional parents who adapt to children's needs and help them reach their full potential. They live in a family-friendly community and they have a great support group around them of other young families. We are so excited to see them become parents.