We have received a tremendous amount of support during our two-year journey to parenthood.  While we cannot thank everyone personally, we are grateful to all of you helped make this possible.

Thanks for picking us and trusting us with raising Isaac.  We promise to do our best.

Dodi (Shannon's Mother)

Thanks for supporting Shannon's decision and for being a strong support for her now and always.

Children's Home Society

Thanks to all the people that served on the panels that helped us make an informed decision.  Thanks to Ellen, our social worker, for putting up with us and helping us through the process.

Catholic Charities

Thanks to Sue for working with Shannon and Dodi, and coordinating the meetings between everyone.  Thanks to Connie for working with us to make the arrangements to get Isaac discharged and home with us.

Kelly

For making the original connection between Shannon and us.  We guess that all those years at the VA finally paid off!

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital in St. Paul

A very special thank you to the people at the NICU at Children's Hospital.  You went out of your way to make sure Isaac got a good start in life and made us all feel welcomed and informed.

Friends and Family

Even before Isaac was home our family and friends provided clothes, toys, baby accessories and helped us to get ready.  Thanks for your support and for putting up with our new parent "mental" lapses!  Thanks to my son Shannon for being accepting of Isaac and helping to be part of the connection that brought us together.

Faye

A special thanks to Carleen's mother, Faye.  She came spent 3 weeks with us and helped out Carleen and I with everything after Isaac came home.  She made a huge difference and we really appreciate her help.

Jessica

We enjoyed working with our attorney, Jessica,  from WB&D Walling, Berg & Debele, P.A.  She handled the legal formalities flawlessly and the adoption is completed.