Dear Birth Mother –

We feel that the story of how we met describes us well: two fun people with a lot in common, who have a great deal of passion and who understand that if you want something and work hard to make it happen, it will. And sometimes, you get even more than you were hoping for. We got the tickets, and we also found the love of our lives.

We live in Los Angeles, near Beverly Hills. Debra is freelance film editor. When she works on a project, she’s usually on her own; this gives her good control over her schedule. She’s highly respected in her profession and has worked on some classic movies. However, what Debra really looks forward to, is being a stay-at-home mom. Bill is a screenwriter who has also worked for a labor union for over eleven years - reaching for his dreams while keeping practical and financially stable. He gets excellent benefits including very good health insurance and lots of paid vacation time.

When not working, we enjoy watching movies, reading books, listening to music, going for walks, going to sporting events and, of course, going to concerts. Debra enjoys cooking and learning different languages. Bill plays the guitar and belongs to a community softball league. However, when all is said and done, we mostly look forward to spending a quiet night together, at home with our two cats, Fanny and Barnaby.

During our time together, we’ve realized that we are soul mates. And having a child seemed like the most natural thing in the world for two people who love each other and have so much to give. However, after trying on our own and consulting with doctors, we were faced with the reality that we couldn’t have children of our own. After overcoming our disappointment, we tried to pretend that having a child wasn’t that important.

We went on with our lives but always felt that something was missing and you can only hide from the truth for so long. We decided that we had to do whatever we could to make our lives complete. We had to move beyond and find that child that could add to the wonderful relationship we already have.

Both Debra and Bill have family members who have adopted children. We also have several friends who have adopted. Without exception, everyone tells us of the blessing of adoption and how much it has enriched their lives. We want to thank Andrew, Michelle, Elana, Sophie, Anna and Jack and, of course, their parents for showing us the possibility of miracles.

Just the idea of becoming parents makes us so excited. As parents, we will teach traditional values like respect, integrity, compassion and honesty, while encouraging the virtues of kindness, laughter, spontaneity and a daring, wide-eyed exploration of the world. A child should grow up believing that his or her life is only limited by the scope of their imagination and dreams.

As much as we’re a couple, we are also different people from different backgrounds. Debra grew up in New York, an only child raised by doting parents. Her father, whom everyone called “Uncle Bill,” was a family favorite – the uncle who always had joke, a story, or a magic trick for the children. Her mom was a school teacher who studied art and painted in her spare time. Debra excelled in school, finishing college and receiving a graduate degree from an ivy-league school. Her parents loved to travel and the three of them went on many trips together. Although Debra is an only child, she is part of a large extended family that includes many aunts, uncles and cousins, with whom she is still close and visits often.

Bill, on the other hand, grew up in Massachusetts, the oldest of five children in a loud and rowdy Irish family - a family that continues to be very close and loving. He coached youth hockey and Little League baseball and was a camp counselor. Bill has eleven nieces and nephews, ranging in age from six months to sixteen years. We enjoy wonderful vacations with his family and have lots of fun with his nieces and nephews.

Our family has been very supportive of our decision to adopt and will be an important part of our child’s upbringing and development.

We believe that a good education is the foundation for a successful life. An education gives a child the tools they need to create and realize their dreams, and is the basis for greater knowledge and opportunity.

Traveling will also be a part of our child’s education. We feel that visiting new places is a fun, fascinating and rewarding way to learn about the world. So far, our adventures have taken us around the United States and to several other countries. We’ve driven from Los Angeles to Vancouver, Canada, going through San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. We’ve visited Washington D.C., Cleveland, Atlanta, Phoenix, Miami, Salt Lake City and more. We’ve toured Scotland, Ireland and England. Seeing and experiencing the world is important to us, and we intend to continue our travels with our child.

Families begin in different ways. Our hope for a family begins with you; and hopefully, your desire for a healthy and stable home for your child, filled with unconditional love, support and laughter, begins with us. We believe that there are no coincidences in life. It was no accident that we (Debra and Bill) met that day and it is no accident that takes us to you.

With love, family, friends and successful careers, we can give your child a strong foundation for them to pursue all their dreams - with the complete knowledge that we will always be there to support him/her in whatever they do.

We can’t wait to be parents! To see the world fresh, through the eyes of a child, is a gift and it would be our privilege and joy to share in that magic with your child.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and getting to know us a little better. We wish you peace in your decision, and offer you our support as you weigh the possibilities ahead for you and your child. Know that whatever decision you make will be the perfect one, because it will be made by you – out of love – for your child.

If you’d like to find out more about us, or speak with us, please contact AdoptHelp toll-free at: 1-800- 637-7999.

Sincerely,

Debra & Bill