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From Mark and Meg's letter..."There
is so much we would like to tell you about
ourselves to help you in your decision, but most
of all we want you to know that we have more
than enough love for your baby. Our home is a
safe, nurturing, and fun place where all the
kids like to play. We strive to have our house
be the one where the kids want to hang out, and
feel comfortable from the young years through
the teenage years. As we write this, we can
hear Max and his friends from school. We take
turns playing with them, doing crafts, and
hanging out in the yard and driveway with them.
Throughout the day, we have heard the basketball
bouncing, baseball bat hitting the ball,
yelling, and laughing, with the occasional
request for snacks. It is the best music to both
of us."
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From
Ernie and Lynn's letter..."We know that by making
this decision you only want what is best for
your child and we respect your desire to find
the right family to love and cherish your baby.
We have the privilege
of living in Hawaii, a truly beautiful place. We
understand what a loving sacrifice it is to
create an adoption plan for your child and we
would be honored to be a part of your plan. We
are excited to share our values and the lessons
we have learned with our children. Some of those
values include the importance of a good
education, working hard for what you have,
learning to appreciate the simple things in life
and treating others with kindness and respect."
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From
Scott and Renee's letter..."It
feels like “thank you” isn’t nearly enough for
this incredibly tough decision you are making.
Though we’ve not met, we are in awe of
your compassion and courage. The gift of
adoption is the ultimate act of profound love
and selflessness.
We promise that your baby will be loved,
protected, celebrated and will be surrounded by
family, friends and a community who will always
celebrate them and love them unconditionally.
We will always let them know that you are
an incredible woman who placed their needs above
those of your own."
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From
Sam and Laura's letter..."We
know what a difficult decision this is for you.
Should you choose us to be the adoptive parents
of your child, we are committed to keeping you
updated on your child's growth and progress.
We also desire to have visits with you as you
feel comfortable. We look forward to not
only building a special and unique relationship
with your child, but with you as well. We
honestly feel we receive the greatest gift
through having an open adoption."
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From Diana and Will's
letter..."Our
greatest hope is to raise a child in a happy,
loving home where they have every opportunity to
enjoy the good things in life.
We will
allow your child space to explore their
interests, learn about other cultures, and grow
into the individual they are.
We will guide your child to become a
caring, compassionate and respectful person.
But most of all, we will shower him/her
with love.."
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From Josh and
Michelle's letter..."We love living in Portland.
It offers us the lifestyle and neighborhood we
have always hopped for; walkable, friendly, and
safe. But, most of our family lives in Ohio.
While this can be tough, we make a point to see
them a few times a year and we are sure with a
new addition to our family that the grandparents
will be around much more often! We have an
amazing group of friends that we have known for
almost 15 years, but we are always open to
meeting new people and adding to our circle. Our
friends are important to us because on a day to
day basis they act as our family. They are our
immediate support group."
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From
Diana and Ruben's letter..."We
welcome an open adoption through exchanging
pictures and letters and yearly visits.
However, we will respect the level of openness
you are comfortable with. If we are entrusted
with the adoption of your baby, please know that
you will always be respected and honored. We
realize that this is a very difficult decision
that can only be made out of love and wish you
the best, whatever your decision may be."
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From
Drew and Stephanie's letter..."We
look forward to starting a family through
adoption. Adoption is a natural choice for us
because it is already an integral part or our
family. We hope, through this adoption, we can
continue the chain that has brought so much joy
and love to our lives.
We
believe an open adoption can bring families
together. We look forward to connecting with you
regularly through pictures, letters, and visits.
Your child will know that s/he is blessed with
your love, and that you are loved and cherished
by us and our extended family."
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From
Tommy and Shamone's letter..."We
are very excited to write this letter to you.
Thank you for taking the time to view our
profile to get to know us. Words cannot express
the respect and admiration that we have for you
and the decision you are making. We know
(and are continually learning) that we can never
fully understand or imagine the emotions that
you are feeling.
We are extremely
happy at the thought of being parents and look
forward to the joys of raising a child.
After years of struggling with infertility, we
decided to pursue adoption. Sharing our
love as parents is more important. Our hope is
to maintain a relationship with you that will
help raise a confident and secure child."
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From Geoff and
Laura's letter..."The more we learned about
open adoption, the more we knew that it was the
right path for us. We live our life with honesty
and openness, so we feel strongly that an
ongoing connection with the birth family would
be the best thing possible for the child, and
for everyone involved. Our definition of
“family” is already very broad — including step
parents, honorary parents, chosen sisters, and
unofficial nieces and nephews — and we will
truly welcome you and your family into our
lives."
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From Gary and Josie's
letter..."We are excited and embrace the
opportunity the prospect of being involved in an
open adoption. We believe that the more people
involved in the life of a child, the richer it
will be. We can imagine that this has not been
an easy decision for you, and want to reassure
you that we will honor any agreements we make.
It is important to us to know what you want most
for your child, and we will do our best to honor
your wishes. We are fully committed to open
adoption, and look forward to a long-term
relationship where you are an important part of
this child's life."
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From Peter and
Barbara's
letter..."One
of toughest hurdles for Peter and Barbara was
trying to have a family.
When Barbara was in high school she had
many ovarian cysts that went undetected.
She was told early on in life that
pregnancy would be very difficult for her.
She always knew in her heart that
adoption would be a way her family was
completed.... We
designed our home with a big family in mind!
Our yard is usually filled with
neighborhood kids playing together.
We are surrounded by wonderful families
that we consider our extended family.
Several other families have been blessed
with adopting, there’s lots of diversity in our
neighborhood.
We have lived here for almost six years
and we hope to be here at least another sixty!"
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From
Mike and Lynn's letter..."We will do our best to teach, provide positive
guidance and encouragement for the passions and
dreams your child will develop. We are
committed to loving your child unconditionally
while providing a secure and happy home. We look
forward to creating an open adoption plan and
building a lasting relationship, and feel that
an open adoption is very important to their
personal growth and self-esteem. We will respect
the level of openness that you are comfortable
with, whether it be letters, pictures,
correspondence etc. Your child will always know
the love that you have for him or her and you
will always have a special place in our hearts."
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From
Matt and Amal's letter..."We
hope that you would consider us as adoptive
parents for your baby. We promise that your
child would be loved and given every opportunity
for a wonderful life. We would love for you and
your family to be a part of your child’s life
through visits, pictures and letters. We will
also respect the level of openness that you are
comfortable with. Your child will forever know
the love that you have for him or her and you
will always have a special place in our family.
Whatever you decide, we wish you the best of
luck and hope you find peace in your heart."
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From Greg and Martina's Letter..."We
want you to know that we will raise our children
with devotion, love and attention. It is our
goal to be involved in their lives in a
meaningful way, by helping him or her to develop
confidence, individuality and compassion. Most
of all we want to be there for them to provide a
secure and safe environment in which they can
just be themselves and grow into the beautiful
person they were meant to be. We truly encourage
your involvement in an open adoption and please
know that you will always be honored in our
home. We will embrace you in our lives and your
child will always know they are loved by you."
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From Jill and Geoff's Letter..."We are
eager to add to our loving family and are
grateful for your consideration.
We understand the difficult decision you
are facing and know you will make the right
choice, whatever it may be.
We embrace an open relationship and
welcome personal visits and updates throughout
your child’s life.
Your child will know that he/she is
truly loved by all and that the decision of
adoption was made in the child’s best interest.
You will be thought of and talked about
with the utmost respect.
We have a lot of love to provide to a
child and cannot wait to welcome a child into
our home."
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From Erik and Sara's
Letter...."Choosing adoption is an amazing, self-less gift
to your child.
We admire your maturity and your courage;
both evident in your decision for adoption.
Thank you for considering our family to
join you on this journey. We feel adoption is a
wonderfully noble journey for both birth parents
and adoptive parents.
It is something we have always considered
for our family.
The possibility of an open adoption makes
it all the more exciting.
We believe on-going contact with you, as
a birthparent, is essential for a confident,
well-adjusted child.
Respecting the level of openness and
contact you desire is important to us.
This is our story."
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From Bob and Jen's Letter..."We live in Illinois.
Bob is from Illinois
but Jen is a transplant from a small town in
Indiana.
We enjoy the area because it is in the
middle of northeast
Illinois
near the big city yet far enough away to be out
of the rat race.
It is also near most of Bob’s family.
We are family oriented so we cherish
being near them.
We are so excited about our journey in this
adoption process. We believe it is a great
way to grow our family. We have not been
able to conceive a child biologically. We
look forward to opening our hearts to a child
through adoption."
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From Erik and
Andrea's letter..."No
matter how far away someone is, they are always
close in your heart.
Open adopting falls into this category
for us.
With all the ways there are
communicating these days, we hope to be able to
stay connected with letters, pictures, etc.
While pictures and letters are good,
nothing can compare to sharing milestones with
you in person.
We embrace the opportunity to visit with
you in person throughout the child’s life.
As parents to any child, we look forward
to keeping the birthparent(s) and their family
involved.
We realize and are grateful that none of
our hopes for a family would be fulfilled if it
weren’t for you."
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From Shawn and Veronica's Letter... "We
understand this is a very difficult decision and
we truly respect your choice in determining what
is best for your child. We are both very excited
to share our lives and love with a new baby.
we are excited to have the opportunity to meet
you and answer all of your questions in
person. We understand the level of trust that is
involved with adoption and we would like to
assure you that we have lots of love to give to
a child.
We care deeply about
making sure your child is raised in a home that is
supportive, encouraging, and loving.
We value education and
will make sure your child has the opportunities
to try and explore new things.
Shawn is terrific with
kids, they are drawn to him, probably because he
knows how to get them to laugh and play.
Veronica is a born
nurturer; she loves learning about child
development and looks forward to reading books
and doing art projects with the child."
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From Brian and Mary's letter..."Family
is everything to us. We spend lots of time
together. We even vacation together!
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and birthdays
are spent filled with delicious food, fun,
laughter and sharing. Grandpa, Grandma, aunts,
uncles and cousins are waiting to welcome your
child into our family. We cannot wait to carve a
Halloween pumpkin, fill his or her Christmas
stocking and color Easter eggs with your child.
Our families look forward to embracing your
child and welcoming them as our newest member."
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From Jeff and Robin's letter..."As
parents, we will provide a safe and loving
environment for your child.
We value education and
will encourage a child to develop his or her
strengths.
We hope to pass on
values of respect for self and others,
compassion and kindness. We want to nurture
their imaginations, teach them to be good
citizens and help them realize their full
potential...Whether or not you chose us as
parents for your child, please know that our
thoughts and prayers are with you.
We wish you peace with
your decision and hope that you will be
comforted with the knowledge that your child
will be deeply loved and well cared for and will
be raised to know of the loving sacrifice you
made for them.
We hope that you will
embrace open adoption and also become part of
our family."
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From Pamela and
Gerald's Letter..."As
parents, we plan to place a high value on
education, whether through textbooks or hands-on
exploration. We hope to introduce a child to
our passions for theater, football & travel. We
intend to spend summer days at the park & winter
nights curled up with a Disney movie or playing
Candyland. As parents, we hope to raise a child
with imagination, creativity & guidance while
letting them fly on their own wings to
experience all life has to offer.
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From Tina and Dan's
letter..."While we were engaged, Tina worked
hard to get her Master’s Degree and is currently
a Reading Specialist in an elementary school
working specifically with struggling readers and
writers.
Dan is
currently working towards his Doctoral Degree in
Educational Leadership and is an Assistant
Principal at an intermediate school.
He hopes to be
a school superintendent one day.
We love
children and we’re lucky enough to spend the
majority of our day working with kids.
There’s never
a dull moment and always a giggle waiting around
the corner.
We are
extremely happy and content with our lives
expect for one thing.
We really want
to be a mom and a dad, but unfortunately we are
unable to have children."
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From Jason and
Silke's Letter..."We want you to know that we'll
raise our children with love, devotion and
attention - providing them the guidance and
support to lead full lives, with confidence,
love and compassion. We are filled with awe and
humility of the love you have for your child,
and your consideration towards adoption. We
realize the enormity of your selflessness,
courage and generosity in your choice of
adoption."
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