Antoine & Chee

OUR PROMISE TO YOU:

As we embark on this adoption journey, we want to share our promise with you. We will love the child unconditionally, the foundation upon which our family will grow. We will express our love daily through kindness, hugs, patience and forgiveness. We will be attentive to the child, get to know who they are, and listen to their needs and who they are becoming. As a life-long couple, we commit wholeheartedly to providing unwavering physical and emotional safety to the child.

In our home, we’ll foster a love for learning and curiosity by encouraging the child to seek knowledge. We’ll support their interests and passions in arts, sports and academics. We will teach them about the beauty of diversity, by raising them in a bilingual family, celebrating our multi-cultural backgrounds, and exploring with them their own cultural or ethnic heritage. Our deepest hope is that our love, kindness, and attentiveness will create a nurturing environment for the child to thrive and be happy.

ABOUT US:

We are a multi-racial, gay couple who have cherished our relationship for over 20 years. Our shared love for adventure draws us outdoors, where we delight in watching sunsets at the beach, exploring trails, and discovering hidden gems wherever we travel. Our hearts are wide open to welcoming a child, and we look forward to sharing warm hugs, ice cream, forest walks, playful park outings, sunsets and bedtime stories with them.

Antoine: As a Québécois, I am the second of four and was fortunate to grow up in a loving family. My early years were filled with joy and adventure, including 3 years living in Colombia and 2 years in Saint-Lucia. From a young age, I felt a calling to positively impact the world. This led me to become a social worker, driven by my passion for working with and empowering communities. Whether cycling through scenic routes, having a good cup of coffee, meeting with friends or meditating, I find joy in the simple moments.

Chee: I am outgoing and sensitive, and I am of Chinese-Malaysian descent. My family immigrated to Vancouver when I was 8, and I spent my childhood learning to navigate my new Canadian context. After my studies at UBC, I cycled across Canada and met Antoine. We spent the first 12 years of our relationship in Quebec, where I learned French, completed my Master’s, and started my career. My life is a blend of my cultural influences. I love to cook, eat, clean, and organize and I enjoy hiking in the mountains, sailing, photo, and gardening.

ABOUT OUR FAMILY:

Our friends and family

We are surrounded by friends and family and their excitement is palpable - they are cheering us on as we step into this new phase of life. Our families live in Metro Vancouver and Quebec City, and we have many nephews and nieces which we see on a regular basis. We also have a close-knit circle of long-time friends who live nearby, many of whom have children or are planning to soon. A new child in our family won't just inherit our love; they'll inherit our community of caring souls and playmates. Our friends and family regularly share in our joy, share a meal, support us, and celebrate the milestones of life.

OUR HOME & COMMUNITY:

We live in a peaceful and spacious duplex on a cherry-blossom-lined street in East Vancouver. We enjoy our sunny front yard, where we tend to our small, burgeoning vegetable garden. Our neighbourhood is vibrant and family-friendly, with excellent schools, lush parks and playgrounds, a neighbourhood house and a community centre with plenty of programming for children of all ages, all within walking distance.

OPENNESS:

We recognize and respect the uniqueness of each situation and are committed to honouring yours. We are flexible and willing to adapt to your needs and hopes. We fully support the idea of an open adoption. To us, openness can build connections and understanding between the birth parents, the child, and our family, benefiting everyone's well-being. If you are interested in openness, we hope to set up a mutually beneficial and convenient relationship that prioritizes the child's well-being and respects the unique dynamics of our growing family.

After 20 years of building our family bond, we have developed so much love that we want to write our next chapter by welcoming a child into our lives. We aspire to create a unique family woven together with threads of love, laughter, compassion and understanding. We’re ready to embrace this journey through adoption, knowing that our hearts will expand to hold one more person and a lifetime of shared memories.

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