Waiting Parents: Tyler and Jay
We don’t know you yet, but we’ve been thinking about you and praying for you for a long time. We can’t begin to imagine how complex and emotional this moment may be for you, but we want you to know this: whatever you’re feeling, it matters. You matter. And we’re already so thankful for your strength, your courage, and your heart.
We’re Tyler and Jay, and we’ve been married for over two years. We met in a church Bible study in 2021, and something between us just clicked—our shared love for Jesus, our sense of humor, our passion for music, and our desire to build a life full of meaning, family, and purpose. We laugh a lot, pray a lot, and show up for each other every day.
We’ve always known adoption would be part of our story. Jay felt that calling from a young age—she even wrote in her 4th grade yearbook that she wanted to adopt one day. When we started dating, she shared that dream right away. Tyler was fully on board, and now here we are—believing God has brought us to this moment, and maybe, to you.
Jay will be a stay-at-home mom and can’t wait to pour her heart into raising our child. Before this, she worked full-time as a nanny and has cared for kids of all ages—she still keeps in touch with every family. Her nurturing heart, creativity, and natural way with children make her ready to step into motherhood with joy. She also sings, paints, writes songs, plays guitar, dabbles in photography, enjoys Pilates, and loves designing and directing home projects. Jay is also an amputee, and she doesn’t let that hold her back. It’s made her stronger, more adaptable, and deeply empathetic. It’s taught her how to face adversity head-on—and it’s just one more reason she’ll be an incredible mom. She’s the kind of person who will research every baby product, make up silly lullabies, and plan the best birthday parties.
Tyler works from home in the home loan industry. He’s laid-back, thoughtful, and kind-hearted. His calm, steady presence makes people feel safe around him. He’s deeply loyal, has a dry sense of humor that will catch you off guard in the best way, and remembers the small things. He plays guitar, gardens, collects vinyl records (over 400!), and loves history, random facts, playing with the dogs, cooking, and quiet mornings with coffee. He’ll be the dad who makes the best grilled cheese, builds living room forts, lets bedtime stories run long, and always remembers the extra blanket for the diaper bag.
We live in a cozy three-bedroom home with a big fenced-in backyard, a home office, and plenty of space to grow. Our home is colorful, creative, and anything but beige—we love surrounding ourselves with warmth and personality. People always comment on how cozy and welcoming it feels. We can’t wait to create our child’s dream room—something full of fun, color, and imagination. Most days, we’re hanging out with our pets (3 sweet dogs and 2 snuggly cats), listening to music, building Legos, working on home projects, or hosting game nights with family or friends. We also love road trips and have traveled to places like New Orleans, Denver, Atlanta, Disney (both Land and World), and the mountains of Broken Bow. We can’t wait to make memories with our child on future vacations—but our favorite place will always be home.
Speaking of family, we’re blessed with an incredible support system. Both sides of our family live nearby, and we see them often for dinners, birthdays, movie nights, and everyday moments. Our baby niece, Charlotte, visits often, and we’re so excited that our child will get to grow up alongside her. Our parents, siblings, and extended family have been cheering us on throughout this journey, and there’s a long list of excited grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins ready to love, snuggle, and spoil this little one. We’ve always dreamed of raising a child surrounded by community—and we’re so grateful we already have one.
One thing we want you to know is that we deeply value your child’s identity, culture, and story. We will honor and celebrate every part of who they are. That includes making sure they see themselves represented in our community, our church, their books, their mentors, and their role models. We’re committed to raising a child who knows their worth, who knows they’re seen and loved—not just by us, but by God, and by you.
Whether you hope for an open adoption or simply want to know your baby is safe and cherished, we’re here for it. You will always be spoken of with love and gratitude in our home.
Adoption is something we hold with deep respect—and if you choose us, we promise your child will always know they were wanted, prayed for, and deeply loved from the very beginning.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We’re praying for peace and clarity as you walk this road, and we’d be honored to walk it with you, however you choose.
With love,
Tyler & Jay