Dear Birth Mother,

Our desire is to provide a loving, nurturing and stable family home for your child much like we each had as children. Our parents gave encouragement, patience, love and support on our path through life as adolescents & into young adulthood. In maturity they have continued to lend guidance and show compassion. They taught Chris & I that love is unconditional, to laugh and enjoy life. The impact that our parents made in shaping us as individuals is priceless. They have shown us being a parent is a lifelong commitment. They are looking forward to the addition to our family.  

As a couple we have the faith, love, and desire to provide the most selfless gift we have to offer. We will shape your child's future with the same tenacity, love, and fruitfulness our parents had in raising us to be the gentlemen we are today.

We met through mutual friends fourteen years ago in Savannah, GA. We quickly discovered shared interest, mutual respect, & love for one another. Time apart during our growing relationship was filled with anticipation of seeing each other again. After casually dating for six months, Keith & I committed our faith in each other and building a life together. We are one another’s best friend, confidant and partner for life. As our anniversary approaches we reflect how special our first 14 years have been. The support from our families, friends, and church only strengthens the desire we have to bring a child into our loving, stable & secure life together. We truly cannot wait to welcome a child into our hearts & home.

Our free time in Savannah was spent rollerblading, playing tennis & having lunch by the fountain in Forsyth Park. The coffee houses, art galleries, and street-side cafés downtown served as perfect spots to catch up with friends. Exploration on foot of the historic architecture and lush parks in which we lived filled many afternoons and evenings. Our condo was on the eighth floor of the oldest high-rise in Savannah. When the city would do firework displays on the riverfront we would watch from our bedroom balcony.

Less than a year into our relationship, a career opportunity for Chris led us to move just south of Savannah into the Sunshine State of Florida. We set our sights on purchasing a home in the historic Riverside-Avondale area. Our first house, a 1939 brick bungalow, was complete with a backyard white picket fence. It was there that our family grew with the addition of a tiny blonde Pomeranian puppy we named Brittney and her nemeses little brother a miniature weenie-dog we call Basil. They bring added love and laughter to our lives with their playful antics and spontaneous bursts of energy.

Florida’s mild weather is conducive to year-round outdoor activities. Bike riding, playing golf & swimming are a few of our favorite pastimes. We live just blocks from the Saint Johns River & several family parks. About thirty minutes away is the Atlantic Ocean & miles of white sand beaches. The surf and sun are great for a day of fun with our friends & families.

Jacksonville is a metropolitan city offering dozens of art galleries, theaters, performing art centers & sports venues. An afternoon matinee performance, art opening, or dinner followed by a concert are things Keith & I enjoy with friends.

Our community offers diversity & openness with numerous churches, parks, libraries, neighborhood schools & small independently owned restaurants and shops are all within walking distance. Families with small children, couples, retired seniors & single professionals all find this to be a special area of Jacksonville. Seven years ago, the picturesque oak trees & quiet street lured us to move just eight blocks into a 1924 two story prairie style home. Calling in professionals for their expertise when necessary, much of our home we restored ourselves. Once we finished the house, Chris designed the landscaping including the vine covered arbor & backyard swing. They complement the traditional style of our home.

Keith makes entertaining family, friends & neighbors in our home very easy & fun. Some of those friends we have met over the last nine years through the store we own in Avondale. It started as a weekend hobby with us selling items we handcrafted, painted or built in a shared artist studio. The trendy upscale shopping area is a good match for our home interior & unique gift shop. We have a staff & manager that run the shop for us. Having them in place allows us to continue our individual professions. Keith became an elementary school teacher after college, giving him the opportunity to touch the lives of many children. He teaches in an inner-city school, where each day presents new challenges. Keith was voted as Teacher of the Year by his peers for his passion of nurturing young children's lives.

After graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, I have excelled as a creative professional. I am a corporate Director of Visual Merchandising for a large retailer providing display & merchandising guidance for 280 stores. I love working with my hands & mind. I enjoy painting, sewing, taking pictures, drawing, arranging flowers & building small furniture pieces out of wood & metal for our store.

Chris & I realize what fortunate & blessed lives we have. It is important to us to share our time & talent within our church and with those in need. Fundraising efforts & volunteer work we do assists the Sulzbacher center in Jacksonville. We help homeless & at risk men, women, & children overcome adversity of poverty, hunger, displacement, disease, unemployment, mental illness, disability, addiction & homelessness. The center provides medical triage on the streets, three meals a day to anyone who is hungry, shelters over 300 women, children & men daily & cares for the uninsured with medical, dental, psychiatric, & vision treatment.

I was born in Savannah, GA the youngest of a large family with four brothers & one sister. We have an age range of fourteen years from the oldest to the youngest. Chris & his older brother were raised in Charlotte, NC. They are six years apart in age. Growing up, Chris “looked up” to his shorter older brother. Collectively Chris & I have eleven nieces & nephews, several of which have become young adults in front of our eyes. We are close to our families, touching base & seeing them frequently. Holidays & birthdays are traditionally spent together. Family vacations to the beach, mountains, or Disney World are always fun. We interact with our families frequently. They will be active & a positive influence in shaping the life of child.

Chris’ & my mother were stay-at-home moms. We grew up in families that were structured with expectations & praise, without harsh punishment. We feel that early childhood development is important to build a strong family bond & base for education as a child begins school. I will be taking time off from teaching to help us get settled & a routine established. We are fortunate to have the support & financial means to provide a good home.

Over the past several years, we have joined with our friends welcoming eight babies into our family of friends. The strong presence of children in our lives, the enjoyment we feel watching them grow, & our love for them has led us to realize we’re ready to be daddies. We look forward to passing on family traditions as well as creating new ones.

Keith & I are surrounded with unconditional love, faith & support from our families, church, & family of friends. You child will be raised knowing they are a special gift through adoption. We intend to build a relationship during the adoption process with you based upon mutual respect & openness. Our desire is to follow your wishes regarding after-birth communication & connections. We would be very happy with a continued relationship, sharing information about our family unit & your child’s life, but do not want to intrude upon your privacy or wishes.

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 toll free.