We are Rachel and Jason and we would like to express our extreme gratitude to you for considering us as adoptive parents for your baby. Your choice to find the perfect home for your baby makes you an incredibly special person. We admire your strength and courage in giving your child life and establishing a plan that puts the well-being of your child first. We feel fortunate to have the life and family we have and can provide bundles of love and fun and opportunity to your child.

We consider ourselves very lucky to have conceived our daughter, Hannah, in 2002. When she was three, we were ready to build our family and have another child. However, we unfortunately experienced a miscarriage and difficulty getting pregnant. We sought medical help to assist us, yet experienced another miscarriage. We realize now that we are meant to build and complete our family through the miracle of adoption.

About Us
We have the SAME birthday. When we met our senior year in college, at a leadership conference, we discovered this unique fact. We began as friends, having a long distance relationship in which we became very close as we got to know each other. We soon realized that not only had we become best of friends, but we also wanted to be together as a couple. After college, we moved cross country as Rachel pursued graduate school in Audiology. We dated for five years and were married in 2000. Following our wedding, we then moved to Southern California so that Jason could pursue graduate school in Social Work and Jewish Communal Service.

We believe there is a balance that happens in every successful relationship. That balance creates a comfort level in the relationship. For us, this comfort leads to things like laughing together in good times, and crying together in hard times. The openness between us allows us to communicate on all levels and we share a common thread of love for our family. We love being surrounded by family and friends, but also treasure our “alone” time as well. It is this time that we enjoy playing games, talking, reading, working on a project together, or cuddling up to watch a movie. We consider ourselves “soul mates” and strive to work as a team in all that we do.

About Rachel
One word describes who Rachel is, and that word is “devoted”. Rachel’s devotion shows in every task she takes on in life. She is a devoted mother, wife, family member and friend; she is devoted to success in her professional role as an audiologist, and to learning. This devotion leads her to be organized, persistent, focused, and effective.

Rachel is also a devoted volunteer. She is devoted to “her kids” in the youth group she and Jason founded and coordinate at their synagogue.

Rachel truly embraces her life. Life is a gift. Her family is a gift, of which her friends are all members. In life she has many gifts to offer those she touches. Rachel is nurturing, loving and compassionate in all of her relationships, the most important of which is her family; her husband and daughter, Hannah.

About Jason
Jason has a love and respect of what the word “commitment” means. Jason is a committed father and husband. In both of these most important roles in life, his qualities of gentleness, sensitivity, and compassion, shine. He is also committed to his family of origin, his extended family and his friends.

Jason is a successful professional in the community he loves. He is organized, efficient, open, and flexible. He is a respected and committed leader, and wears many hats in his community, in addition to his professional one. He tutors students in Hebrew, serves on the Board of Directors of their synagogue, and, along with Rachel, founded and coordinates the youth group at that synagogue.

Jason is committed to his life, and to the lives of all around him, whether they come from his family, his community, or other cultures or communities. Jason truly loves all people.

About Hannah
Hannah is a sweet, loving, funny, and brilliant little girl who wants nothing more than to be a big sister. She thoroughly enjoys life and has the spirit and personality to show it. She twirls just because it is fun. She loves to dress up and put on shows. She also loves to play with her friends. She is our little helper who is always eager to help us and others.

Our Spare Time
We love both activities outside of our home and hanging out at home as a family. On weekends, we spend most Saturdays taking Hannah to one class or another, from swimming, T-ball, to music class, and then out to lunch, with her best friends and their families. Sundays are often spent doing things around the house and spending time together, just us. We also like to go hiking, go to the park, watching movies, and going out to eat. Spending the day at Disneyland is one of our favorite family activities, so we make a point to go at least a few times per year.

Though our extended family is scattered around the US, staying connected is extremely important to us. Most of our vacations involve us traveling to, or with, our family members.

Us as Parents
We have a strong loving relationship and are committed to each other and to being great parents. As parents, we demonstrate compassion, strong values and morals, and, most importantly, love and respect. We will raise your child in a loving, happy, secure, and nurturing home. We will provide a good education, guidance through life, and encouragement to pursue his or her own interests and dreams. Of course, there will always be time to laugh, play with other kids, go to the park, and just have fun.

We, as well as our family and friends, are excited about our decision to adopt. We are looking forward to welcoming another child into our lives, sharing our love, reading bedtime stories, and providing comfort and support. We have so much to offer and are ready to give your child every opportunity to have a wonderful life.

We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about us and respect the decisions ahead of you. Thank you for the strength and courage of considering adoption and helping us to complete our family.

If you would like to speak to us about adopting your child, or you have any questions for us, please contact one of our Adoption Advisors at AdoptHelp, toll-free at 1.800.637.7999.

Sincerely,

Rachel and Jason