5 Fun Facts About Adoptive Family Chad & Taylor in Minnesota

I recently connected with Chad and Taylor, an outdoorsy Christian couple in Minnesota who are eager to start their family through adoption. If you’re considering adoption for your baby, you have the chance to meet and talk with people who want to adopt. This is an important part of the adoption process that gives you control over your decision.
 
Before you make any final choices, you can have conversations with hopeful adoptive parents. You can ask them all kinds of questions about their lives, their values, and how they plan to raise a child. Think of it like getting to know someone new: you can learn about their family, their home, what they do for fun, and what matters most to them.
 
I asked Chad and Taylor some fun questions that you won’t find in their adoption profile, and I learned that they’re a family-oriented Midwestern couple who love outdoor activities like spending time at the lake, hiking, and playing sports. They’re excited to become parents through adoption, promising to create a loving home filled with adventure, laughter, and lots of family time.
 

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1. As parents, what is something specific you want to teach your child? 

Taylor: I want to teach our children how much God loves and cares for them and how much He desires to have a relationship with them. I want to give them the tools to build that relationship and encourage them to do their best at living a life just as Christ did.
 
These things are important for me to teach our children because my relationship with the Lord is the foundation of who I am and, by far, the most important thing about me. My relationship with God and living a Christ-like life have directly impacted every single aspect of my life.
 
I don’t worry about things that are out of my control; I treat everyone around me better, and my life improves exponentially when I build my life around Christ and try my best to live as He did.
 
Chad: Grace. I want to teach my child to treat everyone with the same love and respect, no matter their circumstance or their behavior towards them. I did not understand until later in my life that people are often a product of their circumstances, and not everyone gets shown the love and respect in their home that I was blessed with. So, I want to lead by example and explain the importance of treating everyone with respect, no matter their walk of life. 
 

2. What is a challenge you are proud to have overcome? What advice would you give others struggling with something similar?

 
Taylor: Ever since I was little, I’ve always had huge stage fright. I was a super shy kid growing up. Public speaking or being in the spotlight was very uncomfortable for me.

Over the years, I’ve been able to really grow in my confidence and become more comfortable being in front of people. I believe the main reasons I was able to do that came from finding confidence in who I am in Christ and pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I’m convinced that when we find true identity in Christ, we can do anything, and it then allows us to push ourselves outside our comfort zone and go through the hard things in life.

Chad: Taylor and I have been in the adoption process for a few years. We want to start a family and be parents more than anything. A few years ago, we had the realization that we would not be parents on our time but on God’s time. We have to trust in Him and, in the meantime, prepare ourselves to be the best spouse and parent we can be. It has been a test, but we have grown so much in our faith and in our relationship with one another.
 

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3. What is an important life lesson you’ve learned?

Taylor: We’re the ones who get to control how we react. Being sad, angry, disappointed, or offended is a choice, and all are emotions that we can control. I’ve learned that even though it’s often harder, it’s always more rewarding to forgive, give grace, and not let things bother me.
 
We all make mistakes and handle things differently from one another. We have to adjust our expectations accordingly and trust that God will handle anything that’s out of our control.
 
Chad: To live for God and not for human approval. This is something I still struggle with on occasion, but when I try to live a life that pleases God, I feel much happier than when I try to do things to gain others’ approval.
 
I have found that trying to impress others is a trap. True friends do not care about how much money or the things you have, but how you make them feel. So staying true to God has given me a much more fulfilled life.  
  

4. What from your childhood do you want to make sure your child gets to experience?

Taylor: Intentional family time. My parents were really great at this when I was growing up, and it’s something I want to carry into my own family. I want to prioritize setting aside time in all moments of life, big or small, together as a family.
 
I also want our kids to have parents who show up. My parents were there for everything I did growing up, and I want to do the same for my children. I want our children to know that their parents are always there for them. Whether it’s at sporting events, performances, appointments, or just being available by phone, supporting and cheering them on will always be a priority for me.
 
Chad: I want my child to experience being on a team. I think this is crucial to a child’s development because it teaches them how to work with people of all different personalities, the importance of working hard, and the value of contributing to a common cause.
 
It also teaches them how to win and, more importantly, how to lose. I loved being on sports teams and creating relationships. I believe that was the most important factor in developing me into the person I am today.
 

5. What would a perfect day look like?

Taylor: Some of the most fun and fulfilling times I’ve had in my life were while I was outside exploring the world. So I would say that any day we’re seeing and exploring new places is a perfect day for me.
 
Whether it’s putting on hiking boots and finding a new trail to trek or just driving in the car and checking things out through the window, time always seems to slow down when I get to seek out and soak in a new part of God’s creation. The cherry on top of my perfect day would be catching the sunrise and the sunset.
 
Chad: Taylor and I love going on road trips, camping out, and being in nature. So, a perfect day for me would be waking up in the mountains, making my family breakfast on the Blackstone, spending the day hiking in the mountains, soaking up God’s beauty, returning in the evening, making dinner, and playing games at the picnic table until the sun goes down. It’s pretty simple, but that’s my perfect day!
  

Would you like to learn more about Chad and Taylor?

You can check out their adoptive family profile online. If you’re interested in talking to them as potential adoptive parents to your baby, just text or call Lifetime at 1-800-923-6784, anytime, even right now! We’ll get you connected to talk with Chad and Taylor over the phone or through a video call.

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