Getting
To Know Sadiq
I have assessed who I am and what makes
up my character. For me to feel truly happy, I attempt to
seek opportunities to learn, grow, and share and help others.
I also believe that my background, half Pakistani and half
Dutch/English, allows me to see opposing viewpoints and
be accepting of different cultures.
My parents divorced when I was five,
so I was primarily raised by my mother. Besides my mom,
I was influenced by a few strong mentors including a father-figure
I met through the Big Brothers organization. He taught me
the importance of being open, honest and balanced in life.
I’ve also had the opportunity to
coach a young boy’s soccer team for five years. Being
a part of these boys’ lives and seeing them grow helped
prepare me for parenthood. Along with coaching each player
on his own fundamental soccer skills, I also spent equal
time communicating how working together as a team was better
then working independently of each other. Besides soccer,
I also enjoy running, golfing and camping.
My promise to you is that I will always
put the needs of my child ahead of my own and provide opportunities
for him or her to always learn and grow.
Our Values
Respect Yourself and Others:
We both understand that everyone is different and has their
own life’s challenges and successes. Regardless of
race, religion, or interests, everyone deserves respect
and understanding. Our ability to share this belief comes
from surrounding ourselves with friends and family of mixed
backgrounds and experiences.
Working with Integrity: Growing
up, both of us were taught about the value of working hard
to earn a living and gaining a sense of responsibility.
These were important life skills that created independence
and self-confidence in our youth and into adulthood. We
both want our children to succeed, but want that success
to be built on their own strengths and desires.
Enjoy Life: Although we have
worked hard to get to where we are today, we believe that
life is not complete if you cannot enjoy the time you have
with close friends and family, or simply just doing the
things you love most. Whether it’s being creative
through art, active in sports, or simply spending time in
nature, the goal is to have fun.
Our Views on Openness
As new parents, we fully appreciate
the benefits of being open. To start, being open and honest
with our child about their birth family and encouraging
open dialogue throughout their life is critical to their
sense of self. Secondly, rest assure that we want to provide
you the opportunity to see for yourself, the progress your
child is making in his/her new family and that he/she is
in a safe and loving environment. We believe regular communications
between the birth and adoptive families is very important
for ongoing child development.
Until Next Time
Thank you for taking the time
to get to know us. We look forward to hearing from you and
furthering our understanding of each other’s values
and priorities for providing your child with a safe and
loving environment.
Thank you,
Shannon and Sadiq
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