Our hearts go out to you as you decide what and who are best for your child. You are incredibly unselfish, loving, and brave. We feel for you and pray that whatever you decide will give you peace in your heart. We believe that your decision is noble and reflects your warm heart and compassion.
It is difficult for us to tell you why we would be better than someone else at raising your child. There are so many wonderful and deserving families waiting to adopt. However, we are different from others in that we have two children who would also love your child unconditionally.
We are Alan and Sarah. We have been married for eleven years. Before getting married we talked about having a large family. When we weren't able to conceive on our own, we turned to adoption. In July of 2000 we were blessed by the adoption of Natalie and Kyle. They have filled our lives with so much love and happiness. Yet, we still feel like there is a piece missing in our family, a voice waiting to be heard.
Your child would not only have two people ready to love him/her, but four. Our two children, Natalie and Kyle, have both mentioned about wanting another brother or sister. They are aware of the fact that we cannot have a baby like other families. They have an understanding of adoption since they were adopted as babies. They are waiting to share their love with your child. Your child will instantly have siblings.
Besides our immediate family, we have large extended families, with almost all of them living close by. If you placed your child with us, he/she would have ten cousins to play with from birth to 15 years old, as well as many grandparents, aunts, and uncles. We get together for holidays and birthdays. There is always at least one family vacation planned each year.
If you choose us as the family for your child, we will provide your child with many experiences. Our local school district is an excellent one. A college fund will be established for your child. He/she will be part of and attend our church weekly. Your child will have opportunities to be involved in a wide
range of activities, if he/she chooses. There will also be vacations, camping, and trips to the zoo, museums,
and amusement parks to enjoy. Your child will become an integral part of our lives and we can't wait to share our family traditions and values with him/her. We will be there to support your child through all the ups and downs that life brings.
Again, we would unconditionally love your child. You will have comfort in knowing that he/she will be so precious to us. Your child will be such a blessing to us and will be treated as a gift from God. We promise that our home will be filled with love, laughter, support, and stability. We will tell your child what special birthparent(s) he/she has. Knowing how much you may be interested in your child's well being, we would be happy to send you pictures and letters each year to keep you updated as your child grows.
No matter what you decide, we wish you and your child all the best. Thank you for even considering us to raise your child.
American Adoptions, a private adoption agency founded on the belief that lives of children can be bettered through adoption, provides safe adoption services to children, birth parents and adoptive families by educating, supporting and coordinating necessary services for adoptions throughout the United States. For more information on American Adoptions please call 1-800-ADOPTION (236-7846).
