Aaron and Doug

Dear Birthmother,
You have our great appreciation for taking the time to consider us to love, cherish and raise the child you are bringing into the world. We realize that this must be a challenging time for you and we have a profound and deep respect for your situation.

When we decided to move forward with adoption, we knew that it was very important for the sake of the child that his or her birthmother give her blessing to the parents she felt were right for them.

This letter is our way of saying “Here we are” with open hearts.

WHY WE WANT TO BE PARENTS
We are Aaron and Doug. From the moment we met, we knew there was something extraordinary about our connection. We have been together for more than 7 years now; we married in a beautiful ceremony in 2009 with friends and family present.

When we met, one of our very first conversations was about both of our desires to have children. In the fall of 2009, we were blessed with our first child, our daughter Ariella. We are eternally grateful to her wonderful birthfamily. We are now ready to begin the next chapter in our family’s journey by welcoming another child.

For us, being parents is incredibly fulfilling as we devote our lives to being the best parents we can be. As parents, we provide a stable, loving and nurturing family environment. Wanting to provide the best possible foundation, we both have worked earnestly at creating a relationship of commitment, open communication, mutual loving and respect. We look forward to sharing our loving, our hearts, our home and our life with your child.

ABOUT AARON
For over 15 years, I have been running a successful home based computer graphics business, specializing in major corporate meetings and events. I really enjoy my work and the freedom of being self-employed. I love that I can use my creative gifts to help clients communicate their message more effectively.

My work gives me a very flexible schedule and since I am usually working at home, it is the perfect career for me to be a hands-on parent. Occasionally my work takes me on the road for short periods of time and this has allowed Doug, our daughter and I to travel across the nation and abroad. We are very excited about sharing our love of traveling with your child. I enjoy cooking, hiking, and being creative with computer technology and photography. I also enjoy playing tennis, and spending time with Doug and our daughter as well as with friends and family.

I am always looking for ways to learn more and grow as a person. In 2007, I finished a Masters Degree in Psychology with the intention of personal growth and preparing myself to be the best father I can be. I so look forward to the day that I can love, nurture and guide another child into fulfilling their own dreams and goals.

AARON’S FAMILY
I am the second of two children. My sister and brother-in-law live in Colorado. They have a 13-year-old daughter, Brienna, and an 8-year-old son, Liam. We have great fun with them and love being a part of their lives.

Both my parents live in Colorado. My mother, Claire, has been an inspiration and joy for us and we are glad to have her wisdom and presence in our lives. My father, Robert is a retired college administrator, enjoys creating in his wood-shop, and loves being a grandfather.

DOUG’S THOUGHTS ON AARON
Aaron is a generous, loving man. His commitment to our family is all-encompassing. He is tremendously attentive, present and caring. Aaron is the most grounded, nurturing and committed person I have ever known. I couldn’t have asked for a better soulmate and spouse. He is witty and intelligent; he always keeps up with current events, leading to stimulating conversation among friends and family. He can pack for a trip in minutes, knowing exactly what he needs, while it takes me hours (or days!)

ABOUT DOUG
After 5 years of working in the real estate industry, I also pursued a Masters Degree in Psychology, along with Aaron. Assisting individuals in achieving their life goals is a passion and labor of love for me. It brings me great joy to see others succeed and step into their own sense of self empowerment and accomplishment, a quality I know adds significantly to me being a good parent.

Just prior to the matching and birth of our daughter, I began a PhD program in Clinical Psychology with the intention of creating a private practice. At some point down the road I plan on returning to this career path when the children are older. In the meantime, I love being a full-time stay-at-home dad.

In my free time, I very much enjoy walking and biking on the nearby beach paths. I also enjoy being creative with nature photography, reading and writing inspirational material, and spending quality time with Aaron, our daughter, and our friends and family.

DOUG’S FAMILY
I am the second oldest of four children. Aaron and I are very close with my family. We are thrilled to be able to spend time with my sister and brother-in-law, and our 9-year-old nephew, Timmy, our 7-year-old niece, Kayla, and 3-year-old niece, Abriella. We often have extended visits with them here at our home and at their home in Portland, Oregon.

My mother also lives in Portland, and visits us several times a year. Mom absolutely adores her grandchildren and we love having Grandma Lori over for visits.

My aunt, uncle, and paternal grandparents live in Southern California, just a couple miles away from us. They have been a prominent loving presence in the lives of all their grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and we are grateful that we get to see them often. My dear father, whom I was very close to and whom was active in the lives of all his grandchildren, passed away recently. We miss him dearly and know his spirit lives on watching over our entire family.

AARON’S THOUGHTS ON DOUG
Doug is an amazing father. I am always touched at the concern and care he takes in providing a wonderful, nurturing, and loving home for all of us. If anyone was born to be a dad....Doug would be at the top of the list. His gentle loving nature also shines through as a wonderful husband. I just love being with him as we travel, hang out at home and even just going grocery shopping. We “get” each other and enjoy each other’s company. I am so blessed that he is in my life.

OUR HOME & COMMUNITY
We live in a beautiful home in a safe, family-oriented beach community along the southern coast of California. The weather is perfect for being outdoors all year round. Our neighbors are friendly, and there are lots of children of all ages on our block. We share our home with two very loving and affectionate cats, Zimba & Sky.

Our community is progressive and open-minded, with a large University nearby. We enjoy the many art fairs, theatre events, beach and family activities that are offered all year round. Some of the best schools in the nation are located just a few miles from us. Our home is close to miles of beaches, bike paths, and many other outdoor recreational activities that we frequently enjoy.

WHAT’S FUN FOR US
In addition to hiking, biking and beach-going, we both enjoy spending quality time with close friends, doing occasional volunteer work, and participating in the many events our local community has to offer. We also enjoy traveling. We are fortunate to be able to travel frequently, both in the U.S. as well as to several other countries such as England,

Switzerland, and Spain. In the recent past we spent 2 weeks on the Greek island of Santorini and 1 week on the Big Island in Hawaii. In the near future we have plans to travel to the Bahamas, England and the Netherlands. Learning about other cultures, as well as occasionally taking a relaxing vacation is very important to us. We love showing our daughter Ariella the world and can’t wait to share these enriching travel experiences with your child as well.

WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO US
Both of us do our best to lead lives of loving, integrity, and respect. We belong to a non-denominational church that is based on unconditional loving and acceptance.

We trust that there is a higher purpose in life and that there is a reason for everything. We see your choosing adoption for your child as a blessing for all involved; it was not an accident.

Your courage and strength of heart is admirable, and we trust that you will be guided to the parents that will be best for your child.

FROM OUR HEARTS TO YOURS
With all the letters you are reading we understand how this decision could be very difficult. We know that you want the best for your child. We hope this brief glimpse into our lives has shared with you how important having our own family is and our desire of being good, loving parents.

We are committed to providing a loving, safe, educational and enriching home for a child. And as they grow up, they will know our deep gratitude for the wonderful gift you gave us. We appreciate the opportunity to communicate with you and we look forward to meeting you.

Please call one of our Adoption Advisors at AdoptHelp toll free at 1-800-637-7999.

All our best,

Aaron & Doug

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