Rosalie and Bruce

Dear Birth mother,

Hi and welcome! We are Rosalie and Bruce. Thanks for allowing us to share a small glimpse into our lives and for considering us as adoptive parents. We have deep compassion for what you are going through and admire your courage and selflessness. As you read our story, we hope that you will have comfort in knowing that we have a deeply meaningful relationship grounded in much love that we would be blessed to share with a child.

About Us
Our story began sixteen years ago when a mutual friend introduced us for professional reasons, but we both knew and felt much more. That instant connection turned into long conversations (literally hours on the phone!) and a lifetime love affair. Our shared values, beliefs, playful sense of humor, and recognition of each other led us to what was meant to be. We were married in October 1999 overlooking the California coast, reciting the vows we each wrote and surrounded by all the important people in our lives.

We live in Los Angeles where our life has been filled with much love, friendship, laughter, peace, and adventure. Bruce has his own executive search practice and Rosalie works in television business development at Disney. Whenever possible, we take the time to travel the world. Having both been raised within very modest means, it has been a dream come true to be able to explore the globe. We also love where we live and enjoy the outdoors, including the beach, lake, and local mountains. Much of our time is spent with our close circle of friends and family.

We have led very full lives and are ready to share all that we have, what we have learned, and our many blessings with a child. We are excited to give another human being the chance to experience the world with all of its beauty, marvels, and endless possibilities.

Rosalie (by Bruce)
When I met Rosalie, I thought she was a bit shy at first, extremely smart, but was immediately attracted to her kind, soft soul, not to mention I thought she was very cute. The first time she came to my house, she brought cookies for my golden retriever, Yogi; she made big fans of both of us right away. For me it may have been love but for Yogi, it was someone who finally understood him at his core! This marked the beginning of the most important and best decision I ever made. My father was right…patience is a virtue!

Rosalie is the yin to my yang. I am much more the A type personality…usually doing, worrying, thinking. Rosalie is slower, always thoughtful, never judgmental, NEVER worries (how could that be!) and allows life and people to be just who they are and accepts them and life exactly as it is. She is patient, kind, and giving beyond compare. She is a true sport too, waking up at 5 in the morning to go waterskiing with the boys and be our flag-holder even when it’s cold!

Rosalie has a cool job in the television industry doing business development. Since she has built a strong career, it has allowed her to have greater flexibility with her time to focus on other important parts of life. She cares most about the people in her life and what she can offer to the world. From our four godchildren, three of them came from Rosalie’s close connection to their parents. She also has a keen interest in health and alternative medicine; every morning she makes our green smoothies, even for the dogs!

While people may think I am the strong one because I am more extroverted and outgoing, it is Rosalie who is really the strong one in our house and I love that. She is the strength, the foundation, the reason it is always safe to come home. I know that every time I see my wife, I see the real meaning of love, the real meaning of God, the real meaning of unconditional acceptance. Rosalie has a faith and a strength that is so clear and so real that it is hard not to feel. She gives off warmth, kindness and a true light. When my parents met her they said “don’t let this one get away!” My mother told me before she passed away that I was so lucky to have such an amazing wife…while that may be the ultimate compliment, I did not need my mother to tell me that because I knew that a long time ago. I cannot think of another person I have met on my journey with such a capacity to love and to give. Rosalie will be such an amazing mother. I feel that with her, I have the loving “mother” energy in a wife. I spell love ROSALIE!

Bruce (by Rosalie)
When I first met Bruce, there was something so familiar and comforting about him. Yes, he looked great, but it was like I already knew him. He is a sensitive, fun, creative, and deep soul. He is both the life of the party and the loyal friend that you call when you need help. He knows nearly everybody in his office building and is genuinely interested in talking to you.

Bruce is both a guy’s guy and a girl’s guy. He can talk sports like an ESPN newscaster or be your best shopping advisor. He watches the NFL, but also admits to enjoying the Food Network and HGTV (yes, he is the one that designed most of our remodeled home. All of our friends’ kids love him. He’s the one patiently teaching them how to water-ski or throwing hoops in the yard. Nearly every day, he wrestles with our dogs on the floor or chases them around the house (to their great delight!). We have four godchildren between the two of us, one of whom is the daughter of a close friend of his. Bruce would be an amazing father. He is loving, caring, and knows how to relate to kids on their level.

His outgoing personality makes him a natural magnet for many friends who often see him as their confidante. Many of the people that he meets through his business have become good friends. Relationships and connecting on a meaningful level are of the utmost importance to him; his relationship with his own parents has been a wonderful evolution that he has cultivated throughout his life. He speaks to his dad everyday which has become even more important since his mom passed away last year. It does not surprise me that people always ask for his advice, whether it is professional or personal. He is the best listener that I know and can offer a wise insight or just be there to hear you. I feel lucky to have found someone that really knows himself and understands what life is about. It does not matter where we are; with him, I am always home.

Our Pups
They are part of our family and for as long as we have been together, we have been graced with the presence of canine “kids”. Yogi, our first golden retriever, brought us so much joy. He was Bruce’s first mate on water-ski trips and could not get enough of being in the water. Yogi was one of the biggest hits at our wedding as he proudly strolled down the aisle in a tuxedo. Mickey, a sweet, yellow lab mix has been the alpha with our second golden Ollie. We rescued her fourteen years ago and she continues to be the ever loyal best friend. Ollie was an ocean of love that loved to play and cuddle. He recently went to doggie heaven. We brought Bodhi, our next pup, home a few months ago. He is about 7 months old and is a whirling tornado of love, jubilation, and pure infectious joy!

We have raised all our dogs since they were puppies and they have brought us more joy and love than we could have ever imagined.

Our Family and Friends
Bruce’s dad lives in Florida along with his brother and family. Bruce’s sister lives in Philadelphia, Bruce’s home town. We all travel to Florida every year to reunite and visit. His mom passed away last year and is greatly missed. Rosalie’s parents live in the Philippines, but we speak and text regularly. She also has a close relationship with her brother who lives nearby. We have also built an extended family of friends who have supported us with great love; they have become genuine lifelong brothers and sisters. There are always events, both big and small, to attend: birthdays, weddings, baby showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, baptisms, soccer and volleyball games, dinners, water-ski dates.

All of our family and friends are supportive of us and cannot wait to have our family grow.

Our Life Together
We love spending time in our home and sea side neighborhood. Our house is nestled near the mountains as well and truly feels away from the city. We love just puttering around the house, just reading (Bruce enjoys historical novels and Rosalie loves reading health books and character driven fiction), watching movies (Lord of the Rings is both our favorite), doing home projects, napping, or entertaining. Our house is a haven with a big backyard that has been the setting for many family and friend gatherings. Lazy Sunday morning brunches are always the best (Rosalie makes a mean frittata!). We also enjoy the beckoning beach and the small town sense of our surrounding neighborhood. Our community still has its own local July 4th parade, farmer’s market, and independent bookstore. We also believe in giving back and regularly feed the homeless in the nearby community.

The world has also been our playground as we have traveled extensively through Europe, parts of the U.S. and Asia. Each year, we take one international trip. We love experiencing new cultures and having the joy of discovery.

Our lives have been enriched with so much. We would welcome with love and deep gratitude the blessing of a child.

Our Promise
We promise to give of ourselves with all our hearts. This child will always know love, caring, and the security of our family. Just as our marriage vows uphold, in good times and bad, we will be there every step of the way, to guide, encourage, celebrate, advise, support, and unconditionally love this precious life. We are committed to giving this child a nurturing and happy home, faith, a great education, and incredible life experiences.

We wish you much peace and strength in your journey and thank you for considering us.

Sincerely,

Rosalie and Bruce

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