Dear Expectant Parent,

You are amazing. Remember to be kind and gracious to yourself.

Today, we are so privileged to have the opportunity to write to you. Our wish is for you to breathe it all in. Through your baby's moves, you will feel your strength, your patience, your vulnerabilities and your unwavering determination to give the best to your child. Your selflessness is so cherished. We are humbled beyond measure to have you consider us as parents. We want you to know we will raise our child in a God-anchored, loving family with so much joy.

Dear Expectant Mother,

We want to extend our deepest gratitude for the thoughtful consideration you have given to getting to know our family. Recognizing the gravity of the decision before you, we approach this with utmost respect, compassion, and an abundance of love. Through this book, we aim to offer a glimpse into our lives, the bond we cherish, and the profound love we are eager to share with a future child.

Believing that every child deserves a home brimming with love, laughter, and unwavering support, we hope you can see these qualities reflected in our story. We hold you in our daily thoughts and prayers, seeking the strength and courage you need as you navigate this challenging process.

Understanding the depth of your decision and the love you have for your baby, our commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and loving home remains unwavering. We express our love and gratitude once more. Thank you for considering us as potential parents for your precious child. With open hearts, we stand ready to embark on this journey with you, should you choose us.

Love, Allie & Greg

Dear Expectant Parent,

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and considering me to adopt your baby. I can only imagine all of the emotions you must have as you're making this significant decision. So, I want to make sure you have an accurate picture of me.

On my profile, you'll meet my friends and family who are excited to support me on this journey. You'll also see where I live, what I like to do, and places I have been. What's most important is that you know that what you see on the following pages is what you get. I am a loving, loyal, authentic, trustworthy, happy, and a little quirky person excited and ready to become a mom. Thank you for considering me - and I hope the following pages let you really get to know me.

Dear Expectant Parent,

Where do we even start? First, we want to start off by saying thank you for considering the gift of adoption. We cannot imagine what you are feeling right now as you contemplate what is the right choice for you and your baby. We pray that you find peace in making the right decision for both of you, whatever that may be. Your baby is already lucky to have a parent like you who cares so much about their future.

We have been trying to grow our family for many years without success. It's clear that the path to expanding our family is through opening our hearts to a child--and their birth family--through adoption. We hope that after you get to know us and our family through this book, you will be able to see that we are eager to raise your baby in our loving, safe, fun, healthy, nourishing, educational, and warm family. We pray that by getting to know us a little here, you will be able to tell whether we are the right family to love your baby.

Zareen & Matt

Hi future family! Our names are Alison and Justin.

We met in a beach town in California in 2014. Very quickly in our relationship, we learned how close we both were with our families.

As things began to get more serious, we began having conversations about growing our family through adoption. We both know people who are adopted, so it's always felt very normal and natural to us.

We are so excited to give you a glimpse into our lives and hope to one day welcome you and your child into our growing family!

Hey there, We must have started and restarted this letter dozens of times, trying to think of the right thing to say and the right words to use, but with no children of our own, we understand there's no way for us to sincerely say we know what you're going through. You might be feeling overwhelmed reading these words like we definitely were when writing them, but we hope you begin to feel some comfort knowing that we are here, like you, a little nervous, a little anxious, but mostly just doing our best to prepare for what comes next. Your decision to consider adoption is admirable, and one we respect and do not take lightly. We know that whatever choice you make, you've already done an incredibly brave thing for your child. Whatever decision you make, we want you to know that you are irreplaceable, not just to your child but to us. We want you to be a part of our family, not just a part of your child's life, but to join what is sometimes a chaotic mess of people and pets but is most of all a loving family. A family that prioritizes acceptance and understanding, patience and kindness, and support. A family that may not be perfect but is always there and always growing together. We're glad you get to learn a little bit about us, our lives, and our desire to adopt.

Hi! We're Jen and Aaron. Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We realize that you are in the midst of making a life-altering decision and you are carefully weighing multiple options. We appreciate that one of the options you're exploring is considering us as potential adoptive parents for your child.

We've been together since 2017 and, from the start, we knew we both wanted children. That plan hasn't worked out for us yet, but we know we still have the space in our hearts and our home. We love the life we share. Each day together reminds us of the trust, genuine affection, and fun that is at the center of our relationship. We are grateful that you might be the person to help us on our journey.

Hello,

During this difficult time, we want to extend our warmest embrace and support as you navigate through this challenging decision. Your strength and courage are truly admirable, and though we have yet to meet, please know we are sending you support from afar.

We're thrilled at the opportunity to share a glimpse into our lives with you. Family and friends hold a special place in our hearts, and nurturing those connections is our greatest joy. You'll often find us outdoors, skiing, playing tennis, or swimming in our pool. We enjoy DIY projects on our home, and we cherish moments together like seeing live music. We adore cuddling up with our beloved dog, Fancy. More than anything, we hope you'll see through these pages the deep love and mutual respect that are the bedrock of our relationship.

We hope to have the chance to learn more about you and your desires for your child so we can work together to create a wonderful life for them filled with never-ending love, opportunity, and support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to get to know us.

With Love, Graham Charles