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Brett & Don
We have been together for eight years. Our daughter, Janet Grace, is a one and a half year old toddler. We realize you are faced with a lot of decisions in considering an adoption plan. We are fortunate to be able to offer this child a caring set of parents, loving big sister, stable home and foundation for a life where this child is able to achieve their full potential. More...
don & brett
Michele & Lincoln
We are Lincoln and Michele and hopefully this condensed version of our lives gives you a sense of the future we can provide for a child. If you decide to make an adoption plan that includes us, we imagine this to be the first of many letters (and phone calls and visits) we'll share throughout our lives. More...
michelle & Llincoln
Amy & Lori
We are Amy and Lori and we are very honored and grateful that you are reading our letter.  We welcome the opportunity to tell you about ourselves and why you can trust us with your child. We are strongly committed to creating our family through open adoption because we know it is the right thing for our child.  More...
amy & lori
Kathy & Dave
Hello, we are Kathy and Dave. As we write this letter with the hope of filling our lives with the love of a child, we realize that you are going through a very trying time in your life. Please know that whatever you choose we wish you peace with your decision. More...
kath y& dave
Nicole & Chris
A warm hello from the two people you see in the picture, we are Chris and Nicole. We are happy you have chosen to read our letter and hope to provide you with a look in to our lives. Please know that we admire the love you have for your child and the courage it takes to learn about us. More...
nicole & chris
Jeanne & Tom
Hello!  Our names are Tom and Jeanne, and we are pleased that you are taking the time to learn more about us.  We have so much we'd like to say and share with you.  We hope this letter provides you with an overview of our life and what it would be like for a child growing up in our family. More...
jeanne & tom
Rita & Andris
As we write this letter we are joyfully looking forward to bringing another child into our family. We sincerely hope that you are able to find the perfect family for your adoption plan and that you find peace in knowing your child will be loved. Allow us to tell you a little bit about ourselves and the life we would happily share. More...
rita & andris
Georgia & Josh
We are Josh and Georgia, and we sincerely thank you for your interest in learning more about us and about our hope for an open adoption. We plan for an adoption that allows the child to have a strong connection to their biological family members. More...
geirgia & josh
Michelle & Mike
Hi! We are Mike and Michelle. We would genuinely like to thank you for considering us as adoptive parents for your child. We have so much admiration for you and we know it takes a very special person with lots of strength and courage to consider placing your child for adoption. More...
michelle & mike
Judi & Frank
Hi, we are Frank and Judi. We want to thank you for choosing to read our letter. Hopefully you can learn a little bit about us, and how we would love to provide your child with a happy, loving family. We admire your decision to consider adoption. More...
judi & frank
Heather & Keith
HI! We are Heather, Keith and Adam and are excited you have chosen to read our letter. While words and pictures cannot fully convey who we are, hopefully, you will get a better understanding of what makes us tick. While we realize two totally different paths have brought us together, we are here for a similar reason -- the love of a child. We are glad you are taking a moment to get to know us. More...
heather & keith
Lisa & Scott
The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom.” This is a quote by Henry Beecher, and we really believe it's true. You will be your child's first teacher. You will be the first one to teach him/her about the greatest gift: love. We would be thrilled to have the chance to be your child's second teachers. More...
Lisa & Scott
Jim & Bruce
Our names are Bruce and Jim, and we share your hope for the well being and future of your child, and also for you.  If adoption is the plan for your child, we feel that the circle of love formed by you, us, our families and our friends will make a wonderful nest for a child. More...
jim & bruce
Margaret & David
Hello...we're David and Margaret. Thank you for reading our letter. We admire your courage as you consider an adoption scenario for your child and hope to be a positive part of your experience, whatever path you decide to take. On that note, we eagerly share this glimpse into our lives with you. More...
margaret & david
Debbie & Adrienne
We are Debbie and Adrienne and we want to thank you for giving us a chance to share with you a little bit about us. We look forward to learning more about you, too, and can only imagine the decision you face and how difficult it must be. More...
Chris & Jim
You're probably reading this profile for the same reasons we wrote it.   We each imagine a child in our future: the central figure in the adoption circle.  All of us want to keep the child at the center of our decisions and do what's best for the child.   We each want to ensure that our child grows up in a safe, loving and caring home. More...
Chris & Jim
Sharon & Greg
Our names are Sharon and Greg, and we are very excited that you are considering us for the adoption of your child. Thank You! We would like to tell you a little bit about ourselves, our dreams and hopefully give you a glimpse of our lives past and present. More...
sharon & greg
Mary & Dan

CONGRATULATIONS! PROUD PARENTS OF A BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY! More...

mary & dan
DeRionne & Robyn
Simply put, thank you for taking the time to read our letter. We hope this letter gives you a picture of who we are as individuals and who we are as a couple. We recognize the significance of the decision that lies before you, and we want you to know we celebrate your strength and courage. More...
derionne & robyn
Andrea & Rob
While we cannot imagine what you are feeling through this journey, we hope that you are well and that you have the support you need as you choose what is right for you and your child. We hope our letter will give you a glance into our lives as a couple and the opportunity to learn more about our desires to become adoptive parents. More...
andrea & rob
Deb & Bob
We want to thank you for reading about us at what must be a most difficult time of your life. We hope this helps you get a brief understanding of our lives and the life we hope to build with a child. We have been married for 18 years and through that time we have grown up together, worked together and been on many adventures. More...
deb & bob
Gineen & Debbie
A warm HELLO from Gineen and Debbie!  We thank you for taking the time to read our letter and for having the courage and love to consider an adoption plan for your baby.  We recognize that our hopefulness comes during a time at which you are looking at making probably the most difficult decision of your life.  More...
gineen & debbie
Stacy & John
We are thrilled that you have chosen to read our letter. We hope it will give you some insight into who we are as we all plan the adoption journey together. Thank you for making the brave and selfless decision to choose adoption in what must be a very difficult time for you. You will not only be blessing your child with a wonderful future, chosen with lots of consideration, thought, and love, but giving another family the gift of a lifetime. More...
stacy & john
Kristy & Dave
We realize that this short letter can only give you a glimpse of our life together, but we hope it inspires you to share your story with us. We met in an American Government class during our senior year in high school where Dave sat in front of Kristy. He was smitten from the start and would always find a reason to turn around to chat with her. Kristy wasn't so sure at first, but Dave's persistence paid off! More...
kristy & dave
Sandy & Tom
Hi, we're Tom and Sandy and we are honored that you have chosen to read our letter. We admire your courage and strength in considering adoption for your child. Through this letter, we want to share with you who we are, our life together, and the life we hope to share with a child. More...
sandy & tom
Brad & Scott
Our names are Brad and Scott, and we're honored you may choose us as adoptive parents. We admire the strength you must have to make such a courageous decision. Simply put, it's a miracle to us. And we want to share this miracle with you. More...
scott & brad
Shawn & Tom
Thank you for taking the time to read a little about us. For us, making the decision to adopt was one we considered and discussed for some time. In the event that adoption is the path you choose, we firmly believe that this process is not only about us finding a child, but also for you to find the perfect family for your child. More...
shawn & tom
Courtney & Tim
Welcome to a glimpse into our lives! We are Tim and Courtney and we thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We are hopeful that our words and pictures will give you a snapshot into our lives. We would like to show you our love for each other and our strong hope to share that love with another child. More...
courtney & tim
Melissa & Aaron
Hello! Thank you for selecting our letter to read.  We are Aaron and Melissa, currently a family of 2 plus 2 friendly dogs.  We are really looking forward to starting our family through adoption!  Our hope is that after reading our letter, you might agree that we'd be great parents. More...
Lisa & Scott
Kathy & Ellen
We are a unique family--most importantly, a joyful, loving family. We often hear, "Jenna is lucky to have two moms!" We are deeply committed to communication with you and the possibility of mutual sharing of our lives. We know you will make a choice informed by love, with your child's best interest at heart. More...
ellen & kathy
Kim & Joe
Hi, we're Kim and Joe and we're very excited about extending our family through adoption. We commend you on your courage to place your child into someone else's care through an adoption plan. Birthparents and adopting parents coming together to create a family for a special child, a true generous and heart felt act of love. More...
kim & joe
Mick-Dean & Nikko
HELLO! We're Mick-Dean and Nikko, and we're thrilled by the opportunity to adopt an African American or mixed race baby. This will be our first child, and we're very grateful that you've taken the time to read a little bit about us and why we're so excited about becoming parents. More...
mick & nikko
Rose & Mike
Hi! We're Mike and Rose and we can't wait to become parents through adoption! We are very honored that you are taking the time to read about us. We can only imagine what a challenging time this must be for you. We admire and respect your decision to consider open adoption. More...
rose & mike
Monica & Chris
CONGRATULATIONS! PROUD PARENTS OF A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL! More...
monica & chris
Tara & Randy
We are happy that you have chosen to read our story.  We are Randy and Tara and as we write this letter we can only imagine your strength and courage during this challenging time in your life.  Our hope is that by reading this letter you have a glimpse of who we are and how we live our lives. More...
tara & randy
Maureen & David
Hello and thanks for reading our letter. We admire your courage to consider adoption and wish you peace in making this very difficult decision. We hope this will give you some insight into the love and life we share. More...
maureen & David
Traci & Tony
Hello. We're Traci, Tony, and Connor. While you are considering adoption for you and your child, adoption is the way that we became a family. Though we are seeing adoption from very different angles, know that we can appreciate all the love and thought going into your decision. More...
traci & tony
Kip & Stephen
Hello! We are Kip and Steve and we look forward to meeting you. Thank you for considering us as adoptive parents of your child. We are eager to get to know you and learn about your dreams for your child, to experience your personality, and discover our shared interests. Maybe you like to cook like Steve -- or eat like Kip! More...
kip & stephen
Alyson & Kevin
CONGRATULATIONS! PROUD PARENTS OF A BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY! More...
alyson & kevin
Margaret & Keith
Thank you for taking the time to read our letter in hopes of getting to know us a little better.  We admire your courage and strength as you go through this process of selecting the best possible family to share in the life of your child.  Please know that whatever options you choose, we wish you peace with your decision. More...
margaret & keith
Beth & John
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read our letter and learn more about us. We are Beth, John, and Adam.  Our hope is that this letter will give you a window into our world, the love we have for each other, and the loving and caring family we hope to grow through adoption. More...
beth & john
Cin & Chris
Hello! We're Chris and Cin ("Cin" is short for Cynthia -- it's a nickname our family and friends use, so please feel free) and we're so glad to get a chance to introduce ourselves to you. As partners in life, we love to sing each other's hearts everyday. As a family, we can't wait to learn the song of a new little one. More...
cin & chris
Eleanor & Denis
Hello, we're Eleanor, Denis and Mikey and we would like to share a bit of information about ourselves in the hopes that it will provide a glimpse of who we are and our family life. We are very much looking forward to expanding our family through adoption for a second time. More...
kip & stephen
Lisa & Kyle
Our names are Lisa and Kyle and we're thrilled and honored you've taken the time to get to know us, even just the little bit this letter reveals. We won't claim to know how you're feeling or the emotions you've gone through to come this far; but we do know we have a great respect for the decisions you're facing. More...
lisa & kyle
Leslie & Peter
We'd like to introduce ourselves and provide you with a little background on who we are and our vision for building a loving family.  We can only imagine how complicated this decision must be for you and hope that information in our letter helps you as you consider open adoption. More...
leslie & peter
Mary & Elmer
Thank you for reading our letter!  We are very excited about becoming a family and, with your help, we hope to give your baby a loving, safe, and supportive home.  We know that you love your child very much and we admire your decision in considering an adoption plan. More...
mary & elmer
Lisa & Kevin
We deeply respect the decisions you are facing right now for you and your baby. You have our warmest wishes, and we have faith that you will find the right family for you!  We don't know as we write this whether we will meet you, but if we do, we'll have a pretty strong feeling that it was meant to be. More...
lisa & kevin
Susan & Dennis
We first met 6 years ago. At that time I lived across the street from the firehouse where Dennis was stationed. Through our daily walks, my dog Wilbur and I, who I rescued from the Anti Cruelty Society, quickly became friendly with the firemen, particularly with Dennis. As time passed we found that we shared many other interests besides dogs. More...
susan & dennis
Karla & Ryan
Hello! Our names are Ryan and Karla and we are hoping to add to our family again by open adoption. Four years ago we came to the Cradle to adopt for the first time. Our prayers were answered with the adoption of our daughter, Kaitlyn. We are in an open adoption with Kaitlyn's birthmother, Tabitha and her immediate family. More...
karla & ryan
Laura & Mario
We are Mario and Laura, and we'd like to thank you for considering making us part of your and your child's adoption plan.  We're excited to be on the verge of realizing our dreams of having a child, and realize our good fortune in having open adoption as an option. More...
laura & mario
Joan & Bryan
We are very excited to have the opportunity to adopt a child.  We have a great love for kids (we are godparents to 8 kids)! We remain confident that there is a child for us, a child we can love, share the blessings of our lives and enjoy.  We will gain as much joy from having a child as we hope to provide him or her. More...
joan & bryan
 
 
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