Choose A Family : Parent Profile
Angie and Rich
Dear Birthmother,
You have no idea how much it means to us that you have taken the time to consider our story as well as what we can offer as parents to your child. We are Angie and Rich, and we understand that as a parent, you want the best for your child whether it concerns the type of home that your child grows up in, the school that he or she attends, and naturally, the couple responsible for raising your child. We cannot promise you that your child will be raised with all the amenities that life has to offer, but we can promise you that your child will be raised by two loving and kind people who have always wanted a family, and more than anything, would love the chance to raise a little boy or a little girl, teach them everything we know, and share all of life’s wonderful experiences with them. Most importantly, we would love your child as if he or she was our own.
Rich and I met 6 years ago at a 4th of July event and were married a year later. I am of Chinese descent and Rich is part German, English, Russian, French, and Irish. I was born and raised in Southern California, and Rich was born in Portland, and raised in Gresham, Oregon. Both of us happen to have successful careers in the telecommunications field and have been with each of our companies for over 12 years. Fortunately, I am able to work from home and can be a stay-at-home mom.
We live in a seaside community in a very family-oriented neighborhood with young children in almost every household. Our house is relatively new and includes 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, an English garden, a built in BBQ bar & fire pit, plus a rock waterfall pool & Jacuzzi, both of which are equipped with appropriate safeguards. There is an award winning elementary and middle school located right around the corner, not to mention quite a few parks with hiking and bike trails. We are part of a large non-denominational congregation whose church has a well-known reputation in the community and throughout Orange County. Recently, we had the chance to mentor a child through our church who had both mental and emotional disabilities. Though the experience in itself was challenging, it also gave us the chance to be close to a child who needed us, which only affirmed our desire to have a family.
Lately, we have been focused on our house in preparation for a family. However, when we are not busy with home projects, we enjoy traveling abroad, discovering new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, reading, walks along the beach, and going to the movies. As individuals, my hobbies include antique shopping, interior design, watching sci-fi shows, and playing with my dog Yogi. Rich on the other hand, loves gardening, golfing, and has a keen interest in science and astronomy. If and when we are blessed with a child, we plan to encourage all areas of interest as it relates to sports, art, music, dance, theater, science, cooking, outdoor activities, community service, etc. Because family is important to us, your child will grow up with cousins close in age and be part of a large extended family that is comprised of many aunts and uncles, and above all, grandparents who have been waiting a long time for the opportunity to spend time with their new grand baby.
As far as having a family on our own, we had been trying for a family for over 5 years. It seems like we had tried every medical procedure, when finally, we were blessed with triplets – one little boy and two little girls. The doctors had warned us that carrying multiples came with much risk and had asked us to consider selective reduction to minimize the risk. After having tried so long and so hard to have a family, we could not even fathom the thought, so we proceeded with the pregnancy. At approximately 16 weeks, one of our little girl’s amniotic sack ruptured, which caused me to be on full-time bed rest for the duration of my pregnancy. At 6 months, I developed an infection caused from the ruptured sack and delivered all three babies prematurely. Unfortunately, our babies were not developed enough internally to survive outside of my womb and all three died within a day.
These traumatic events are not meant to make you feel sorry for us, but to let you know how deeply we want to start a family, and how strongly we feel about life itself. We know that this may be one of the most difficult decisions that you will ever have to make; and we honor the fact that you too have chosen to give life rather than the alternative. After everything that we have been through, we really do feel that everything happens for a reason. That being said, it is through our hopes and our prayers that God has led you to us, and we pray that you will find comfort in knowing that you have placed your child with two people who will never take that child for granted, who will always put your child first, and who will cherish every day that we have with your child. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Angie and Rich
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