Dear Birthmother:
We truly can’t thank you enough for taking the time to consider us to be the forever family for your baby. Amy has wanted to adopt since her younger sister was adopted in 1996, and we know that now is the perfect time. We will love this baby as much as a person can be loved and teach her how to be a strong and brave woman like her birth mother. Know that you will be in our hearts and minds daily, and we will be sure to raise our daughter to know that your choice to share her with us was made out of the greatest love.
About us:
We are Ari and Amy. We met and fell in love in 7th grade. We have been married for the last 10 years. As a couple we love to cook and travel together. We have three little boys, ages 8, 6, and 3; who are the center of our world. They are each smart, funny, and full of life. We love the family we have, but we know that we are waiting for a little girl to finish our family. We struggled with our third pregnancy, and we want to add one more child to our family. Our whole family has been extremely supportive of this process, and our sons love to talk about the new baby they are hoping for. We talk about a new baby daily and all the fun we will have with her. We already love this little girl and can’t wait to move her into our house. She will have two parents and three big brothers who love her more than words can say from the moment she arrives in our home.
The Members of our Family:
Ari:
Ari is a kind and responsible man who has worked in real estate for the past 11 years. He loves to garden and spend time with his family. Ari is very intelligent with a dry sense of humor and can make anyone laugh. He is the youngest of four and has six nieces and nephews.
Amy:
Amy is a fun-loving generous woman who was previously a teacher and currently stays at home. She loves to read, dance with her kids in the kitchen, and snuggle up with her sons to read or play board games with them. Amy spends her free time with her friends and volunteering at her children’s’ schools, as well as at a local preschool for children who are homeless. She is the second of four siblings and has a huge extended family.
Zev:
Zev is an eight-year-old boy. He loves building with Legos, climbing trees, jumping in puddles, and picking up worms. He is an orange belt in tae kwon do, and he loves to read. His favorite school subjects are math and science, and he is very smart. He wants to be a rocket ship designer or an engineer when he grows up. He is excited for the chance to be a big brother again. He plans to teach the baby about science.
Tahl:
Tahl is a six-year-old boy. He loves dressing up in costumes, using his imagination, and playing outside. He is currently learning to read, and he is a yellow belt in tae kwon do. He loves animals more than anything and wants to be a zookeeper when he grows up. He can’t wait for a baby sister, as he is a nurturer. He loves to be around babies and kids smaller than him.
Isaac:
Isaac is a three-year-old boy who attends preschool two mornings a week. He loves to pretend, play with trains, and listen to books. He loves to be outside and could spend all day at the park. He wants to be a fireman when he grows up. More than anything, he wants a baby sister. He has a doll that he carries around all the time. He says that he wants to feed his baby sister bottles, sing to her, and rock her.
Baby:
We can’t wait to have the baby as a member of our family. She will have so much love in our home. Her big brothers are already picking out clothes and toys for her. We cannot promise her a life free from pain or hurt. What we can promise is that we will be by her side though any obstacles she may encounter in life. We will love her unconditionally while also making sure that she never forgets you or the culture that she came from. We will remind her that her talents and intelligence come from you, and most of all, her bravery to make the tough decisions in life. We promise to nurture the gifts you have given her through a childhood filled with a loving family, trips to the zoo and the library, and amazing schools.
You:
We want to honor your wishes for post placement contact that lets you see your baby grow and flourish through pictures, letters, and/or emails each year if you so choose. We want her to feel secure both within our family and with her place in the world. We also want you to feel secure knowing that you chose a family you can trust to raise and love your daughter.
We are making plans for our new baby every day, and we can’t wait to have her, and you, as a part of our family. We hope to support you through your journey, and that we have shared a little bit about who we are with you. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Love,
Ari & Amy
Ari, Amy, Zev, Tahl, and Isaac
