Dear Birthmother,

When we close our eyes and dream of holding our new baby, we are overcome with joy and anticipation of a lifetime of memories that little one will bring.  But we know those memories only accompany a gift which has been given to us from another.  That incredibly courageous woman is you, and we are grateful for your trust.  We are committed with all our energy to honor your decision by ensuring we provide the very best life we can for our new child.

As parents, we will open doors to whatever endeavors your child chooses to pursue.  We want your child to feel comfortable “going for” their dreams.  They will know that no matter the outcome, we will be there to catch them when they fall or to at least help them get up so they remain confident to try again.  You can also count on us to be here for you with exactly the same unconditional love and support.  As you come to better understand how strongly we feel about you, hopefully you will realize how important it is for us to know you well enough to know what you consider important.  This way we can ensure your priorities are also instilled in your child.

So, what is our recipe for successfully raising your amazing bundle of love?  First, we will surround your child with the most loving bunch of children you could ever imagine.  Andrew, Zach, Hanna, Alyssa, Sam, Wyatt, and Aliana are chomping at the bit to welcome their new brother or sister.  There is a good chance the baby will never touch a floor or crib bottom!

Next we add us, Stephanie and David.  We are truly best friends and partners in all that life has to offer.  Twelve years after being married, we are more committed to each other and in love today than ever before.  Being experienced parents gives us a strong head start in the wisdom department.  We know each child has unique traits and talents which need to be identified and harnessed, and we possess the knowledge to do that.  We also bring an admiration and adoration for each other which allows the love in our hearts to envelope around our entire family.

Now we add fourteen years worth of neighbors who are more like family then friends, along with many grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, all of which live relatively close to us.  Birthdays, holidays, and “no reasons at all” will often find us all together surrounded by love and chaos - just the way we all seem to like it - loud, crazy, silly, fun, happy, and supportive.  

Then we add financial affluence.  David is a successful Financial Advisor who’s been employed by the same company for twelve years and who “gives back” in his coaching and charitable endeavors.  We have the financial resources to give our children any support they need.  At the same time, we teach them the importance of hard work in achieving their goals and appreciation for life’s simple things like a hug, a thank you, or a kind gesture towards those who support you. 

Finally, we add stability at home.  Stephanie is a proud homemaker and devoted mom who embraces her role in influencing our children to be responsible citizens who lead lives of integrity, compassion, and responsibility.  We practice what we preach by setting an example in how we live and by always putting our children’s interests and self-esteem first. 

We have yearned for another child for many years but unfortunately have been unable to conceive.  We are truly appreciative of your consideration in giving us this one more chance to treasure the miracle of life.  We are committed to do whatever it takes to make you proud of your adoption decision, your choice of our family, and your child’s development in general.

Stephanie and David