Dear Birth Mom,
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us! We know that this is one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever make, and that it’s not a decision you are making lightly. We are in awe of your strength and selflessness.
Our lives have been so blessed by adoption. We became parents through adoption when our son, Phoenix, was placed with us by a loving birth mom. We truly value our relationship with her. She holds a special place in our hearts. Like Phoenix’s birth mom, we want your baby to know all about you and the pure, complete love you had in placing him/her for adoption. Thank you for considering us to be your baby’s adoptive parents—it is truly an honor.
A little about us…
Jared’s Favorites:
• Candy: anything chocolate
• Place to visit: China
• Animal: Pandas
• Color: blue
• Things to do: running and board games
Jen’s Favorites:
• Candy: Sour patch watermelon
• Place to visit: New York City
• Animal: our cat!
• Color: pink
• Things to do: Writing, baking, and reading
Our decision to adopt…We were excited about having kids as soon as we got married. We have so much love to share, and couldn’t wait to share that love with our children. Within a year, we had four miscarriages and found out that we wouldn’t be able to have biological children. Adoption felt so right for us, and it’s a journey we started with love and peace in our hearts. We believe that God has a plan, and we’re grateful that He led us through our infertility struggles quickly. Now we have a beautiful son and are so excited to open our home again!
Our thoughts on parenting…While we certainly don’t know everything about parenting, there are a few things we think are very important. We believe in raising our children to follow Christ and to treat others kindly. We attend church every week, and want your baby to be raised knowing God has a plan for him/her. We want your baby to feel safe and loved in our home, and to understand that making mistakes doesn’t change our love for them in any way. We do not believe in physical punishment or belittling kids when they make mistakes. In our home, your baby will be free to learn and grow, understanding that we’re here to help and cheer them on.
Our promise to you…Although we do not know you, we think about you and pray for you every day. With love and amazement, we talk about the selfless choice you are making and the strength it requires to make such a choice. We promise that your child will know the incredible person you are to make such a decision, and that it was a decision made out of pure love. We want your child to love you as much as he/she loves us, and to know that they came to us from an angel. We promise to never forget, for one moment, the priceless gift you gave us.
Love,
Jen and Jared
