Dear Birth Mother:

Thank you for taking the opportunity to get to know a little about us.  No words can express the tremendous gratitude and admiration we have for you.  We have dreamed about being a family for so many years and all we ever want to be are great parents.  Though we cannot fully understand how difficult this journey is for you, we respect your courage and selflessness in choosing a wonderful life for your unborn baby. We can only imagine your concern and fear of placing your baby with the perfect parents.  We hope in getting to know us you will take comfort in knowing that your child will be loved unconditionally and be given every available opportunity to excel in life.  Because of you, our dream of having a family can become a reality. 

About Us: 
Our names are Josh and Heather and we have been together for nine years, married for three, and are more in love today than the day we met.  We met in high school nine years ago.  My teacher at the time was a fan of the Beach Boys and one day while working on an assignment, he had them playing in the background.  I looked up and saw this beautiful girl walk in the room.  I froze for a second and then did the first thing that came to mind.  I got down on my knee in front of the entire class and began to serenade her with the best rendition of “Surfer Girl” I could muster.  I had known of Heather for years but had never really gotten to know her or been interested like I was then.  Six years later, we were married.  It has been a dream come true ever since.  We have grown up together, experiencing life at its best and worst but always coming out on top and together. 

We both grew up in a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee and both come from large families.  We grew up literally 3 miles down the street from each other and have known each other our entire lives.  My dad coached Heather’s brother in little league football and Heather cheered for my football team from the time I was ten all the way through high school.  We grow more in love with each other every day and have always dreamed of raising a family together.  Our parents always made it clear what it takes to be a great mom and dad and we have never wanted anything more than to love and raise a child.

About Heather…by Josh: 
Heather is the most sensitive, loving person I have ever known.  She is the greatest wife a husband could ever ask for and we have a lot of the same interests.  Whether we are camping, fishing, whitewater rafting, or just lazing around the house on a rainy day, we love spending time with each other.  Her personality has also allowed her to excel in her profession.  Plain and simple, Heather has made bettering the lives of children her life’s mission.  She is a former nanny to a sweet little boy and I have never seen two better friends. Heather is currently the Assistant Director of a preschool program at our church. Her position will allow her to work from home and on days where she needs to go to the office, the baby can go with her.  There is nothing she is more passionate about in this world than taking care of children.  She enjoys scrap booking and has an endless supply of creativity.  She already knows what colors she wants the nursery to be and exactly how she wants it decorated.  She is extremely motivated and has so much to offer a child.  Heather is already a great mother, she just needs a baby. 

About Josh…by Heather:
Josh is the most special person in my life.   He is an amazing man, and I am so blessed to spend everyday of my life with him.  Josh is magnetic, he has a great personality, an amazing enthusiasm for life, an abundance of energy and an unwavering faith. I look up to him in every way imaginable.  Everyday he makes me want to be a better person.  He is also lots of fun!  He loves to do anything outside and is always up for a challenge.  His passions include hunting and fishing as well as football, which he played from the time he was four until he graduated college.  He comes from a wonderful family who set very high standards for what a family should be like.  His father, in particular, set the most incredible example for him to follow.  Josh will be a wonderful dad because he wants more than anything to pass on what he has learned from their relationship.  He can’t wait to sing the baby to sleep, watch the first steps, coach ball teams and guide our child through life. Because of the flexibility in his job as an insurance sales specialist, he will be there for every step of our child’s life.  I am in love with him for so many reasons, but above all, he wants to raise a family more than anything. 

Our Home and Extended Family:
We live in a brand new home on two acres of land. With three bedrooms, a media room for books and movies, and a playroom just for the baby’s things, we have plenty of room for a little one. We have a great yard that we are so excited about putting a huge swing set and playhouse on.  We live in a rural town, so there are lots of farm animals to see and learn about and so much room to run, play and discover.  Our town is very family-oriented, with a town square, old time ice cream parlor, a great community center and many activities for the entire family.  We moved here specifically for the purpose of having a family because it is safe, quaint and so child friendly. 

We are very fortunate to have a large extended family on both sides. We actually grew up in a town about 15 minutes from where we live now.   Both of our entire families, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, live within an hour of us.  We are all very close and see each other weekly. We also have a sweet English bulldog named Duke.  He is a great puppy who never meets a stranger.  He brings us so much joy and keeps us laughing everyday.  Everyone is so excited that we have chosen to build our family through adoption and cannot wait to welcome a little miracle into the family.   
  

Our Promise:
We always knew we wanted to be parents.  Our dream is to have a family full of love, joy and laughter.  The biggest blessing in our lives thus far is each other.  We have a wonderful marriage that is full of life and adventure.  We believe the greatest gift you can offer a child is a loving and supportive family environment.  We promise to instill in our child the values of love, faith, responsibility, education, hard work, honesty, respect and self-satisfaction.  We will give our child every opportunity to grow, learn and develop his or her own gifts and follow their dreams. We promise to offer him or her a life of stability, opportunity, fun and lots of laughs. We know that adoption is a wonderful way to build our family and trust that a very special child is out there for us. 

In Closing:
Again, we want to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU for being as loving and selfless as you are!  We respect the decision that you are about to make and are forever grateful for you taking the opportunity to learn about us. Our dream of being a family would not be possible if it were not for someone as strong and courageous as you are.   We pray that we are the perfect parents that you are searching for.  We hope to be a blessing to you and your baby, as you are certainly a blessing to us!

With love and support,

Josh and Heather

If you would like to speak with us about adopting your child or have any questions for us, please contact an Adoption Advisor at AdoptHelp toll-free by calling 1-800-637-7999.