Dear Birth Parent(s),

Thank you for taking the time to read our profile and wanting to get to know us. We can only imagine how hard this must be for you. Please know that we have the utmost respect for you and feel that you are making the most loving and courageous decision in considering an adoption plan. If you were to choose us, you would be giving us the greatest gift by allowing us to love and raise your child. We would be forever grateful and we would give your child a secure home filled with so much love.

Our names are Steve and Stefanie. We have been married for four years. We truly are best friends and what we love most is just being with each other. Having children to share our love and our life means everything to us. After numerous infertility treatments and losing three babies to prematurity, we made the decision that we would create our family through adoption. We couldn't be more excited and confident about our decision. We can assure you that we will love this child with all of our hearts.

We both grew up in traditional families. Steve lived on a farm where his father only had to walk out the back door to go to work. His mother was always home to care for Steve and his brother and sister. She worked on the farm also, but she was never far away. Although Stefanie's parents worked full time, her mother was a stay at home mom during her younger years. Our parents taught us the value of hard work, and the importance of a strong family unit. Steve is a man who prides himself on taking care of his family.

We are fortunate in that we will be able to provide your child with a stay at home Mom. Steve started his own landscaping company a couple of years ago, and Stefanie works from home doing the invoicing and bookkeeping for the business. Although Stefanie has a college degree and worked in Human Resources for six years, her dream job has always been to be a stay at home mom.

We have so many dreams and plans for your child. Your child will grow up in a loving, supportive environment. We would love to show your child the world. We want to take family vacations everywhere from the seashore to Disney World and even Europe. We want to provide an opportunity for your child to receive an excellent education. We look forward to spending spring days at the park playing with the dog, baking cookies at home and playing board games; just being together as a family. Moreover, we want to watch your child blossom into a wonderful and caring adult. We want your child to grow up and look back on his/her childhood with only happiness.

We promise to answer all questions your child has about his/her adoption openly and honestly. We will make sure your child knows how much you love him/her and the difficult decision you faced. We will ensure your child understands that your choosing adoption was an extremely loving and selfless decision. Please let us know of any wishes you have for your child or if you have any pictures or stories you would like to share. We would also be more than happy to send you letters and pictures throughout the years, so you can see your child flourish.

We understand that this is probably the most difficult decision you will ever face, and we admire your courage. If you have any questions for us, please do not hesitate to ask! We want more than anything to be parents and we have so much love to give. If you are to choose us, please be assured that we will love and cherish your child to the ends of the earth!

With all our hearts,

Steve & Stefanie