Dear Birth Parent(s),

Thank you for taking time to consider us as adoptive parents for your child. We cannot begin to imagine the decision you face, but we admire the courage, strength and selflessness you are showing on behalf of your child. We hope you know you are an amazing person for considering adoption. That is something we will always remember and pass on to your child.

Our names are Tom and Judy. We have been married for four years and they truly have been the best years of our lives. We met on a blind date, set up by a pair of mutual friends who thought we'd make a great couple. They were right! We knew quickly we were perfect for each other and were married less than two years later. We are grateful to have found a loving, supportive best friend to spend the rest of our life with, but feel it would mean even more to share our love and happiness with a child.

As parents, we promise to provide your child with a safe and loving environment. Judy works from home and has a flexible schedule. So, she has the best of both worlds, the ability to pursue her career while providing a child some of the benefits of a stay-at-home mom. We also live in a neighborhood that has many families with young children and our yard has become the favorite for the neighborhood kids to play in. We enjoy it and being part of a close knit community that looks out for one another.

For us, education is critical to raising a child. We live in one of our state's best school districts, but feel there is more to education than that. Education begins at home. We will stress strong values and respect for others while foster curiosity and creativity through our example as parents and the things we do as a family. There is an opportunity to teach and nurture a child each and every day --- whether it's teaching them to ride a bike, helping them with their homework or just talking to them about what's happening in their lives.

We also believe in the importance of giving a child room to grow and the freedom to become the person they dream of being. Tom dreamed of being a sportscaster from the time he was 8 years old. While some parents might have dismissed it as a phase, Tom's parents encouraged and supported him. Now, he is living his childhood dream. We hope to give your child the same opportunity.

We are fortunate to live in an area with so much to do right in our own backyard and can't wait to share these things with a child. On summer nights, we love to walk to our favorite restaurant or the water ice stand with our dog, Buddy. In the spring, our church carnival is a big deal, and it's literally right around the corner. At night, we can see the Ferris wheel lit up from our bedroom window. We also live just 5 minutes from a small city and 25 minutes from a large city, and enjoy all they have to offer -- museums, concerts, historical sites and sporting events, just to name a few.

With our families nearby, your child will be blessed with an abundance of people who want to nurture his/her hopes and dreams, especially our parents. Judy's Mom and Dad have been very active in the lives of their grandchildren and look forward to doing the same for us. Tom's parents anxiously await their first crack at being grandparents and live close enough to help baby-sit at a moment's notice.

Your child will know how he/she came to be in our family. We will make sure your child understands how difficult your decision was, and how it was made with love and his/her best interests first in your mind. We will send you pictures and letters so you see and hear about that trip to the zoo or their first day at school.

Our dream of being parents will be fulfilled if you choose us, and we promise to honor your choice by providing the best for your child each and every day. Even if we are not the right adoptive parents for you, we admire your courage and wish you all the best.

Peace, Love and Strength,

Tom & Judy