Choose A Family : Parent Profile
Cynthia and Earl
Dear Birthmother,
We hope this letter finds you well. Please find comfort in the fact that you have choices such as adoption, and that there are adoptive parents such as ourselves who will love your child unconditionally. We admire your courage, and with deep gratitude, thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about us.
We are Cynthia & Earl and we have a wonderful son named Aaron. AdoptHelp matched us with Aaron's birthmother and worked with us through the entire adoption process. We are turning to AdoptHelp again as it is time to complete our family by welcoming a brother or sister for Aaron.
Our Story
We met purely by chance when Earl stood next to Cynthia during a line dance lesson; we began laughing and joking with each other since we both had trouble with the footwork. We danced the night away (well, we did our best anyway!) and Earl asked Cynthia out for a date that week. Three years later we were married in a lovely outdoor ceremony, surrounded by family and friends. After a romantic honeymoon in Paris, we returned to the San Francisco Bay Area to start our married life.
During our 10 years together, we have developed an unbreakable bond of love & friendship through a commitment to honesty, respect, and laughter. We treat each other with great kindness and always feel that we are on the same team. The joys and challenges of parenthood have brought us closer together than ever; we are learning so much about ourselves and each other (who knew Cynthia had so many nursery rhymes stored in her memory? And who knew Earl’s robot impression would ensure smooth feedings and diaper changes?). We are excited and ready to expand our family.
Our Path to Adoption
After our first year of marriage, we were ready to start a family. We had just purchased our first house in a neighborhood with great schools and parks. We tried to conceive for three years but even with medical intervention we were unsuccessful. Our desire to become parents never wavered. After extensive research, we determined adoption was the best choice for us. In January 2007, our dream of being parents was realized when Aaron was born. We must acknowledge the kindness, strength, and determination of Aaron's birthmother. We will always cherish Aaron as the precious gift he is. Aaron has brought us a love we could not have imagined before. He has strengthened us as a couple and brings us so much joy. We can’t wait to open our hearts to another child. And we want Aaron to have a sibling to share the wonders of life with and to be a big brother to. We are so thankful to have the chance to fulfill that wish.
Life in the Bay Area
Our home provides a cozy sanctuary for us. We always have music playing, complimenting whatever mood we’re in. We like to bbq and eat outdoors. Aaron is a very active toddler, so we spend lots of time at the nearby park where he can run, play in the sand, swing, and explore. Being nature lovers, we are grateful to have easy access to the ocean, bay, lakes, and mountains. As a couple, we make sure we still take time for life’s simple pleasures, such as playing cards, gazing up at the stars, or curling up on the couch to watch movies or read. We have a great babysitter who lives down the street, so we make sure we go out for “date nights” at least once a month.
Cynthia about Earl
Earl grew up in Ohio and Michigan and first came to California in 1990 for his career. Earl is a mechanical engineer and currently works for NASA. He has a workshop at home and enjoys thinking of new product ideas. He hopes to market some of his inventions.
I love Earl for the way he makes me feel safe, the way he makes me laugh, and that I never doubt his integrity or honesty. He is a sensitive and patient man who feels very deeply. When we were first dating, I was charmed by his creativity (he wrote me poems) and his natural chivalry (opening doors for me, leaving me “I love you” notes).
Earl is very active and rides his bike to work as often as possible. He mountain bikes weekly with a group, rides his dirt bike, plays on a softball team and runs regularly. He skies in the winter and we enjoy hiking together (now with Aaron in a backpack carrier!). Earl is also an avid motocross fan and aviation enthusiast.
Earl is an amazing father. I always knew he would be, but watching Earl & Aaron together far exceeds any expectations I had. They just play and play until they are both exhausted, then share quiet times with a book or a walk. And Daddy does make the best goofy faces and crazy sounds that keep Aaron giggling. Earl and two kids will be double the fun!
Earl about Cynthia
My wife is the most genuine person I have ever met. I love the ease of her contentment; she is not one to hold a grudge or be upset for long. She has a charming, determined nature when it comes to matters of the heart. I feel secure, loved and special to be with her every day of our marriage.
Cynthia was born and raised in California and has always been active by swimming, playing tennis, water-skiing, or biking. Her Grandma owned a lake-front resort, and she reminisces of her ‘country visits’ feeding ducks, fishing, and exploring. She has always had the dream of a getaway vacation home for us and especially our children.
Cynthia had always wanted to be a stay-at-home Mom once we had children. Just before Aaron arrived, she took a bold step and left her job. Looking back I consider that to be one of the bravest things she’s ever done (besides marrying me!). It was a leap of faith that what was best for our child would be the right life changing direction for her. Cynthia’s transformation into a beautiful and dedicated Mother has been breathtaking to me.
There is no doubt that motherhood is a great role for Cynthia. She takes wonderful care of Aaron. She reads a lot about healthy foods, stimulating activities, plus care and discipline. She participates in a local Moms club and an adoptive parents group. Lots of her friends are parents, too, so they have many park play dates. Every night at bedtime, Cynthia reads and sings to Aaron, and then they say “thank you” to Aaron’s birthmother. She is so looking forward to having another child to nurture and inspire.
About Aaron
"On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder, that the stars peeked in to see you, and the night wind whispered, "life will never be the same". For there had never been anyone like you, ever in the world” (from "On the night you were born" by Nancy Tillman)
Aaron amazes us each and every day. We were present at his birth in Kentucky, and fell in love with him the moment he was placed in our arms. Our “Little Man” is a very playful and adventurous boy. He loves to play chase, swing, throw balls, swim, and find dirt to dig in. He enjoys our Music Together classes, especially dancing and drumming. We read books throughout the day and it's fun to see how his favorites change (currently "Where the Wild Things Are" and "Knuffle Bunny"). He loves animals, especially our cat, Java, who he is always trying to snuggle with. He even hugs his books when he sees pictures of animals. Aaron is very social around other children and we think he will really enjoy being a big brother.
Our Family
Earl has six siblings, while Cynthia is an only child, so our childhoods were quite different. Earl appreciates the closeness Cynthia has with her parents; her Mom is one of her best friends and she is still Daddy’s little girl. Cynthia admires the hard work and dedication that Earl’s parents provided to raise seven healthy, successful children. We had a big celebration a few years ago for Earl’s parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. We visit Earl’s family for holidays and they enjoy coming to California. We hope our children will also spend some summer vacations in Ohio, Florida, and Colorado with Earl’s family, experiencing a different part of America. Cynthia’s Mom lives nearby and has been an instrumental part of Aaron's life (just as Cynthia’s grandmothers were). Everyone in our family is supportive of our adoption efforts and thinks it's wonderful that we want to adopt again.
'It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice'
Our children will be taught that everyone is equal and that you should treat others how you want to be treated yourself. Leading by example, we will teach them the significance of respect, compassion, and courtesy for others as well as consideration of the environment and all living things. We feel strongly about quality education, both inside and outside the classroom. As everyone has individual talents and interests, we will encourage our children to try new things and introduce them to music, art, sports, and science.
Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to read our story and allowing us to share our thoughts and dreams with you. We want to assure you that we will provide your child with a caring, safe, supportive home filled with laughter, affection and unconditional love. We intend to share our adoption experiences openly and honestly with our children, especially how their birthmothers made such loving and courageous decisions. Adoption has been a beautiful experience for us and we are grateful for the opportunity to build the family we have always dreamed of.
If you would like to speak with us about adopting your child or have any questions for us, please contact your Adoption Advisor at AdoptHelp by calling 1-800-637-7999.
We wish you peace, love and joy.
Warm regards,
Cynthia and Earl
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