Dear Birth Mother,

Hello, we are Brenda and Linda and we thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We understand this is a difficult decision for you and we admire your courage and your willingness to allow someone else the wonderful gift of a child. We are eager and excited to become parents and are honored that you are considering us as adoptive parents for your child. 

We had each considered having a child or adopting a child for some time prior to our meeting. Our desire to become parents became stronger as our relationship grew and we realized that we had much to offer a child. We are very supportive of one another and have family and friends nearby that support us as well. We each tried to have a child but all along it seemed we knew that we were destined to adopt. We discussed the possibility of adopting outside the US but we feel it is important to have our child from birth in order to experience every minute of his or her life. We know that we can provide a stable and loving home and an environment that is positive and is filled with fun, family traditions and many close friends.

Home and Community
We live in a three bedroom home in a safe, quiet suburb. It is filled with children and is close to the local elementary school, a community park and community swimming pool. The school district is one of the best in West Virginia and there are many educational and cultural opportunities in the nearby city that we look forward to sharing with your child. Our neighbors are friendly and we enjoy keeping up with families as we walk our dogs and chat with neighbors who are out with dogs, children and chores. We are just minutes away from a downtown area with a variety of cultural and athletic events available throughout the year. We are also within a few hours drive of several of the larger cities on the East Coast and will enjoy experiencing those cities in a new way with a child.

Family and Friends
Family and friends are extremely important to us. Most of Brenda’s family is in the same area so we see them often and are very involved with the children. Linda’s family is a little more scattered but we see them during holidays and for other special occasions. Brenda has two sets of twins in the family and we especially love to spend time with them. There is plenty of family around to support us as we become parents and to help out with the baby whenever necessary. Brenda’s family is large with children of all ages and two more to be born in the coming year. All are thrilled at the prospect of another addition. Linda’s family is smaller and her brother is particularly excited that his infant daughter will have a cousin to grow up with.

We have friends with adopted children and enjoy spending time with them, contributing to the care of the babies whenever possible. We also have a very close group of friends with whom we enjoy traveling and gathering with regularly for meals and entertainment. Our friends are happy for us and anxious for our baby to arrive.

Work and Values
We think our careers are a perfect mix for raising a bright and responsible child that enjoys learning and life. Brenda is a former elementary school teacher now working at an educational agency responsible for placing technology in schools and ensuring that teachers are using it to make learning fun for today’s students. Linda is the CEO of a credit union and has the opportunity to help people make sound financial decisions and become financially responsible as well as plan for their future. Each of us has been in our job for approximately ten years and has plenty of vacation available. Both of us have flexible work schedules and we will be able to spend a lot of time with the baby. When we are working Brenda’s mother, a former nurse, plans to stay with the baby so he/she will be with family most of the time. Whenever illness or special events come up one or both of us will be able to be with your child. 

We have a solid relationship based on shared values, enthusiasm for life and deep spiritual beliefs. Our spirituality is based on love, tolerance and respect of others. Both of us are even-tempered and fun-loving yet responsible.

Leisure and Travel
We are both family oriented and enjoy spending time with our parents, siblings, nieces and nephews. We are involved in different recreational sports sometimes together and sometimes separately. We also perform in a variety of musical organizations. We take advantage of concerts and other cultural events around the nearby city and sometimes travel for concerts and shows. Linda likes working outside in spring and summer and takes on many home improvement projects. Both of us enjoy working with youth and Brenda likes to read and volunteers for different organizations.

We have both traveled a great deal within the United States and outside the US as well. We enjoy time at beaches and in the mountains and look forward to an annual ski trip with youth from our church. We take pleasure in being outside and love to hike with the dogs, ski and boat or canoe. We are anxious to share the outdoors with a child teaching him or her to appreciate nature. We also look forward to traveling and sharing vacations with your child.

Promise to Your Child
We will raise your child to be independent and tolerant. He/she will have a happy childhood filled with love, diversity, positive experiences and affection. We will love your child whether she is a girl or he is a boy and will see that he/she has opportunities to experience childhood in the most positive way. We are willing to maintain contact with you if you desire and assure you that your child will always know that you made a difficult decision out of love and concern for him/her. Together we will raise a happy, well-rounded child who is sure to become a well-adjusted, productive, and caring adult. 

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 AdoptHelp by calling 1-800-637-7999.