David & Annelise

OUR PROMISE TO YOU:

Hi! We are committed to providing a nurturing, safe, stable, and fun home. We see the importance of taking care of a child’s physical needs but also really considering what their mental, emotional, and spiritual needs are to flourish and grow to their full potential. A foundation for our parenting would be an understanding that each child is so precious and unique. We are eager to delight in who they are and discover their gifts. Our desire is to be engaged, playful, intentional parents who can model for a child what it looks like to make good decisions, how to make things right when they’ve made a mistake, and how to learn and grow together. We are also committed to always working on maintaining the health of our marriage. We believe prioritizing having a healthy and fun marriage provides the best environment for a child to thrive. We have a strong Christian faith so we would provide the opportunity for a child to understand who God is and His love for them.

ABOUT US:

As a couple we stand out as being warm and easygoing. We have lots of fun just being together. We like to go for walks, try new cafes and restaurants, find farmers markets, or play board games. We are often hosting friends for dinner or meeting up for fun activities with friends and family. Our family traditions include things like going to a favorite coffee shop for an amazing breakfast sandwich, an annual trip to the Oregon Coast, and baking delicious apple cake many times every fall.

Annelise is compassionate, thoughtful, and caring. These characteristics led to her choosing a career as a pediatric nurse. For over 10 years Annelise worked as a pediatric hospital and also spent time working in Uganda. Annelise has always loved working with children and is naturally also drawn to be involved through informal settings such as church or babysitting. Annelise and David made the rewarding decision to become foster parents and Annelise has been at home as a foster mom since 2021.

On the outside, David is a calm and steady person who works as an accountant but with those who know him well, he also loves being silly. David has a gift for making children feel safe and loved. He was born in South Korea and then emigrated to Canada with his family when he was 13 years old. After exploring a few different options, he finally settled on being an accountant, and has his own office. He also enjoys spending time with his family, and likes to find spare time for woodworking.

ABOUT OUR FAMILY:

We were set up by a mutual friend and hit it off right away. We got married in 2020, a year after we met. We feel passionate about foster care so we quickly got started with the training as a couple and have been able to have young children in our home from a variety of backgrounds and experiences since 2021. Through foster care we currently have an incredible little girl in our home who is three years old. She has been with us most of her life.

Both of our families are based in the Lower Mainland. Annelise has three siblings with 5 nephews and nieces so far. David has one sister. Annelise’s parents live a 15 minute walk away from our home and we frequently go over for coffee or to just hang out. We love getting together with our families and enjoying quality time. David’s extended family lives in South Korea and we were able to make the trip to visit them in 2023. We enjoy incorporating Korean food, language, and culture into our home.

OUR HOME & COMMUNITY:

We are thankful to live in a great neighbourhood. We are a walk away from trails, parks, a community center, and schools. Our complex has lots of families with young kids. Our home is equipped with toys and safety features necessary for kids, including David’s beautifully crafted baby gates.

We both have lots of rich friendships and value having friends in different stages of life to invest in, and in turn bless us in different ways. Our church also provides good community and friendships. Annelise enjoys spending time outside, regularly connecting with moms at the park and in play groups.

OPENNESS:

We are committed to openness. We are eager to listen to you and have ongoing conversations about what openness in adoption best looks like for you. We acknowledge that this is not a one time agreement but a lifetime commitment to help the child understand their story.

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