Dear Birthparents,

Thank you so much for considering us in your search to place your child with a family. We know that it is an emotional and difficult thing to do. It takes courage and selflessness. We admire you for your strength and love for your child. We understand this, because we have been through the adoption process once already with a wonderful, kind, and caring birthmother like you. We still have contact with the birthmother through letters and pictures and would be eager to do the same with you.

We experienced much sadness, disappointment, and frustration from unsuccessful fertility procedures attempting to conceive a family. However, our lives burst open with joy, happiness, and love the day our son Caleb was born. He brings so much laughter and appreciation into our lives every day. We have experienced the way in which adoption blesses and builds families. Besides Caleb, other members of our family were adopted also.  Jason's father was adopted; Wendy's grandfather was adopted, as well as her brother-in-law. Many of Caleb's friends came to their parents through adoption as well. We know without a doubt it is a special and unique way that binds people together and builds families.

We are hoping to continue to build our family through adoption so that we might enjoy the love and happiness of another child in our home. We both come from families with siblings and think it is important for Caleb to grow up with brothers and/or sisters in his life. We have learned so much about parenting from life with Caleb. We have learned that patience, love, and a guiding hand are important in building character, respect, and responsibility. We laugh and play everyday and delight in Caleb’s learning and hilarious discoveries. We enjoy seeing the world through his eyes.

Jason grew up in the Midwest with his parents and two brothers, one older and one younger. Jason grew very close to his brothers and had many rambunctious adventures together. Both brothers are now married and the oldest has two boys. We enjoy spending time with them.  Jason enjoyed school and excelled in academics, mostly due to attentive parents, and an older brother's good example. Jason enjoyed outdoor fun and played several sports along with the drums in school. While in high school he played football and worked to pay for his truck. Jason attended school at a university in which he studied and worked through school, preparing for a career in law enforcement. After graduating he served a church mission and learned to speak Spanish. Jason returned home and was introduced to Wendy by a good friend. She quickly caught his attention, drew his breath away and stole his heart. We were married and started our life together. Jason enjoys his career in law enforcement and recently graduated school again with a Master's degree in Education Leadership. Jason loves spending time with family and serving at church.

Wendy grew up in a small farming community with eight brothers and sisters. All but two are now married, and have sixteen children among them.  Both sets of her grandparents were cotton farmers. As she lived in the middle of cotton fields without many neighbors, her brothers and sisters were her friends. They had so much fun riding bikes, playing in the mud, playing all kinds of games of tag, putting puzzles together, roller skating, and so many other things.  They didn't have a TV for many years and so the family created many ways to entertain one another.  They all learned to work and had a variety of chores to do. Wendy learned to enjoy reading from her mother. Throughout school Wendy enjoyed learning and always had good grades. She enjoyed playing volleyball and basketball while in school. She attended the local community college and graduated. She then moved with a close friend to a larger city and started working and making new friends. After a few years Wendy met her wonderful husband. We have a great marriage and love to be together and spend time with our son.

Our family loves the outdoors and spending time with each other. We enjoy traveling and exploring. Both of our families live a few hours away, so we take many vacations visiting and playing with them. We feel that it is important for Caleb to experience new and fun places. We enjoy going to sporting events, playing in the park, riding bicycles together, and visiting local museums along with the zoo. We also enjoy a nice night at home playing board games, video games, and watching movies together.

We have no doubt that Caleb is a precious gift and blessing. Our hopes and prayers are with you in your search for the family that is right for you and your child. We sincerely hope that we have touched your heart and we are the family you are looking for.

We again would like to commend you for your decision to choose adoption.  We admire and respect you for making this wonderful and selfless choice. We hope to be a blessing to you and your child. 

If you would like to speak with us about adopting your child or have any questions for us, please contact one of our Adoption Advisors at the AdoptHelp 1-800-637-7999, toll free.              

With love and admiration,

Jason and Wendy