Our names are Lane and Nicole and we want to thank you for taking the time and consideration to learn about us and our family. This can't be easy for you, and we hope through your research of adoptive families you are able to find some peace.

In writing this profile we hope we are able to convey our true selves and what matters most to us. Putting our whole lives into this was difficult, and we want you to know that we will always be here to answer any questions you may have. We are open, loving and accepting people...and we hope you are able to feel that through this profile.

We're Jack and Emily.

We started dating in high school and have been together for over seventeen years. We moved in together after graduating from college in 2013. Since then, we've lived together in five houses in four cities and three different states. We moved once for work, once for grad school, once for a bigger yard, and once just for fun.

Dear Expectant Parents

We are Carolyn and Brian, and we want to thank you for taking the time to consider us as you look into our family and learn about us. We are beyond excited to begin our dreams of becoming parents. We hope our story will help you in making your choice. We know this was not an easy decision, but you made the most selfless decision for your child.

Hello,

Can we start this off by acknowledging that this is unusual yet exciting? We are fully aware that it is not just odd from our end, but from yours as well. As we sit here in our living room, thinking of all the ways to introduce ourselves, we cannot help but think about you too. We imagine you flipping through countless books, exploring the stories of different families, all in search of the perfect match for your precious little one. It is a tough decision, we would imagine. But please know that we are here, eagerly awaiting the chance to meet you and hoping that, through our words, you can get a clear and honest glimpse into who we are as a family. So, take your time, we understand the weight of your choice, and know that we are excited to start this journey with you.

Hello!

In our life, love is abundant--it's the one thing we are sure to give. We see the same in you, too. We believe only a heart full of love could make the brave decision - to consider adoption for your child.

It's a decision that places the love of your child first, above everything else. Your love is inspiring and touches our hearts deeply. This child, loved so much by you, will bring a wave of love into our lives. It won't stop with us, this love will spread to our family, our friends - everyone important in our lives.

We don't yet know your name or your story, and we may not ever fully grasp the journey you've been through. But we do see your strength, your selflessness, and the deep love you have for your child. This inspires us. We're hopeful for the chance to open our hearts to you and your baby. Together, we can continue to let this love grow. It's more than just an opportunity, it's a gift, and we're profoundly grateful for it.

We want to thank you for taking the time to get to know us. Our names are Michael and Shannon. We have an amazing teenage son named Owen, but we have been wanting to grow our family for many years now. I, Shannon, was adopted from Edna Gladney as an infant to a wonderful and nurturing family making adoption an option we have always been interested in exploring. After years of unsuccessful fertility treatments, we decided that adoption was the best option to grow our family. The moment we stepped out of the Gladney orientation, we were both filled with emotions and tears of joy to finally know that we were making the right choice for our family to adopt through Gladney. We want you to know that our hearts are with you during this process and we understand that this must be a hard time for you filled with many emotions. We hope that maybe getting to know us a little better might make you feel more comfortable, if in fact you decide to choose adoption as the plan for your child. If selected as adoptive parents, we promise to open our hearts and home to raise the child in a nurturing and loving environment. We know that you want the best life possible for your child, and we value your courage to consider adoption as a possible plan. No matter what decision you choose, we wish you the very best and hope you have a life filled with love and happiness.

With love,

Shannon, Michael, and Owen

Whatever your situation, we respect the courage it takes to consider such a life-changing decision as adoption. We'd love to learn more about you and your journey, and we hope this profile gives you a glimpse into who we are. In a nutshell, we like enjoying the simple joys in life, taking on new challenges and adventures, and living with a sense of purpose. This child will be deeply loved and cared for by us and those around us, and we hope to have a lot of fun along the way too!

Hello,

Thank you so much for taking the time to look through our profile and learn a bit about us! We have a lot of love to give and are beyond grateful to think that you might be considering us. We have been praying for you and this child for a long time. And while we don't know you yet, we are already amazed by your selflessness, compassion, and courage!

Family means so much to us, and we want you to know that we wish the very best for you and your baby whatever you decide. We hope that we can eventually meet you, give you a big hug, and tell you in person how much you mean to us!

We have always wanted to be parents and if you choose us to adopt your child, we promise we will love that child with all our heart and support them in any way they need. They will always know their story and feel the love that their birth family has for them.

With Love,

Melissa, Bobby, and Rufus