Dear
Birth Mother,
Thank
you for taking the time to read our letter! We understand
what a difficult decision you are facing and we admire
your courage. As you learn more about who we are, we hope
that you will consider our home for your baby. We have
felt a strong calling to build our family through adoption.
Our son Dylan joyfully came into our lives through open
adoption and we are excited to expand our family once
again. Dylan was the most precious gift we’ve ever
received! We have a special relationship with Dylan’s
birth family and we remain in contact with them through
letters, pictures and occasional visits. We understand
each situation is unique and we would respect whatever
level of openness you are comfortable with.
About
Us
We fell in love ten years
ago and have been happily married for six years. We are
true soul mates and best friends! We have enjoyed creating
a close-knit family with 
Dylan
and a home that is filled with love, support, laughter
and fun! We’re a very active bunch with a special
love for the outdoors. We enjoy a variety of activities
together including taking long hikes, skiing, swimming
at a nearby pool, going to the beach or the zoo. We also
like to simply relax at home and garden, read, play with
Dylan in our yard or get together with family and friends
for a barbeque. Travel is another passion and we have
visited many diverse places. We plan to share these same
experiences with our children.
Stephanie
is a warm, caring and down-to-earth person
who LOVES being a stay-at-home Mom! She
is a fun loving mother and devotes lots of time and energy
into planning varied and interesting activities with Dylan.
She and Dylan spend their time together at the park, meeting
other children for play dates, Gymboree and going to music
class. At home she and Dylan sing songs, read books, build
with blocks or simply giggle! When she can find the time,
she volunteers with a non-profit organization in Silicon
Valley that gives grants to educational, healthcare and
environmental organizations.
Steve
is a warm-hearted person who is very dedicated to family
and children. Dylan is a big priority and they create
their own special time together where they walk around
and enjoy nature, play in the sand, or go out for breakfast.
Steve spent most of his career as an entrepreneur. He
founded two high tech companies that he ran for twelve
years. He recently sold them both which has created both
the financial security and
time to devote himself to his real passions: family and
non-profit work. He currently consults with non-profit
organizations that serve the environment and spiritual
communities. He works from home and enjoys the extra time
he can spend with family.
Dylan
is a happy little guy who is always on the go. He enjoys
being around people and waves to everyone at the grocery
store. He likes to play hide-and-seek with Dad around
the house and go hiking on his back. He also loves to
go to the park with Mom and to the local pool to splash
around. His favorite part of the day is the time between
dinner and bedtime when the three of us have our nightly
family time when we read books, throw the ball to each
other and “wrestle” around on the floor! Dylan
will make a great big brother!
Our
Home & Family
We
are extremely family oriented and have a very close relationship
with both sides of the family. We both grew up in very
loving homes. Steve comes from a large family with seven
brothers and sisters. Stephanie grew up nearby with her
Mom, Dad and sister (who was adopted at birth). Family
get togethers are an important part of our lives. We value
our time with our parents, brothers and sisters and their
kids. The many young children in the family make reunions
that much more special. We have twelve nieces and nephews
who can’t wait to welcome another cousin! All of
our family members who live nearby are actively involved
in Dylan’s life and are looking forward to spending
time with a new baby in our family.
We
live in a beautiful house on a gated cul de sac in a suburb
south of San Francisco. There are five homes on our street
that are filled with young children so our 
kids
will have lots of peers to pal around with. Our neighborhood
includes common property with many trees and grassy areas
where we enjoy watching the deer, birds and other wildlife.
We love the beauty and diversity of the Bay Area and its
close proximity to parks, beaches and cultural activities.
Raising
a Family
We
will provide our children with a loving, joyful and stable
home. We are dedicated to helping our children get an
excellent education, become self-confident, and to pursue
their own unique passions and interests. Our kids will
be raised in a spiritual environment which includes prayer,
a relationship with God and giving back to the community.
We will share with our children the loving and courageous
decision involved in their adoption and the special place
that we all hold in our hearts for them.
We
would welcome the opportunity to share more about ourselves
and learn more about you. Please contact our adoption
facilitator, Cindy Simonson, toll free at 1-800-556-5635.
Thanks for considering us and best wishes as you make
the decision that’s right for you!
With
lots of love,
Steve & Stephanie
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