Meet Sam and Jess
Our Story
Dear Birth Parent,
Thank you for taking your time to get to know us! It must be a tiring process as you consider the different options for your child. No doubt, we are thinking of you fondly and already praying for you.
We are Sam and Jess. We’ve been married for 13 years and we have three amazing kids, Elias, Oliver and Ivy. Sam is a family doctor and Jess works part time as a teacher. Adoption has been growing in our hearts for many years and we are thrilled as we get closer to meeting you.
We want to assure you that when we welcome a child into our home and extended family through adoption, they will be loved unconditionally. We will share openly with them about the unique way they joined our family and about their birth parent(s) in the most honoring way. We value as much openness as possible, for the benefit of the child, to be communicated in a loving and caring way. We will never disregard their unique ethnic and cultural background, but rather we will celebrate that part of their identity as they grow. It’s our priority to nurture and care and support this child and see them thrive throughout their life. We can’t wait to meet this special little person and learn who they are.
Our hearts are ready and excited to love and provide a safe, affectionate home for your child. Elias, Oliver and Ivy are already dreaming of all the ways they can play and care for their new brother or sister. We are very open to having post-adoption contact with you as your child grows if you desire that. If you decide to place your baby in our family, know that you will always be carried in our hearts and a vital part of our baby’s life story.
Warmly,
Sam and Jess
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