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We are Kim and Dawn from Mebane
North Carolina. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We want you to know you have our utmost respect and admiration.We can only imagine the strength and courage you must have to pursue open adoption. We believe this can be an amazing and rewarding experience that benefits everyone involved. We are looking forwardto developing an ongoing relationship that is comfortable for everyone. Choosing us as the family for your child would bring much joy and pleasure to our lives.
(website)
 
We are Amy and Dan
from Lula, a small town in North Georgia. We feel honoredthat you are considering us as adoptive parents for your baby. We admireyour courage and strength in considering open adoption. Having severaladopted relatives, we know first hand that open adoption really works tocreate a warm and loving environment for your child to thrive. (website)
 
We are Renee and Dan
We are excited to become parents and look forward to opening our home, our lives, and our love to a child. We admire your courage and the love you must have for your child to consider open adoption. (website)
 
Hello, we're John and Kristi!
OUR FINGERS ARE CROSSED that you will visit our website, and give us a call! We are John & Kristi Myers from Sacramento, CA. John is a JOURNALIST and Kristi TEACHES CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. We've been waiting for this moment for a long time, and can't believe we are so close to becoming parents. We look forward to getting to know you better and developing a relationship that we are all comfortable with. Thank you for considering us! (website)
CONGRATULATIONS, JOHN AND KRISTY HAVE MATCHED!  
 
We're Tonya and Jonathan
Our excitement of becoming parents can hardly be contained. We cannot wait to share our love and happiness with a child. This has been a life long dream of ours and we look forward to such a big responsibility. We will provide a child with love, stability, a good spiritual and moral foundation, and educational opportunities that will allow him/her to grow up to be a happy, self-confident and successful adult. We firmly believe that children first learn by example, and we are both committed to being the best parental models we can be. Family is of the utmost importance to us. (website)
 
Hi, we're Paul, Erin and Caleb Krellwitz
in Durham, NC. We are very excited that you're considering open adoption and we're really excited about the idea of growing our family. We’re very eager to welcome and embrace another child in our arms, our hearts, our home and our lives. Please visit our website or call toll free at 1-866-596-1850.
 
We are John and Karen
We are John and Karen Westfield from San Jose, California. Two years ago we were blessed by becoming the adoptive parents of our son, Gavin. Having been through the open adoption process, we have gained enormous respect for the profound struggles, wishes and dreams that are part of such an important decision as choosing the people to whom you will forever trust the wellbeing of your precious child. We are excited once again to be able to expand our family, becoming parents for a second time through a fully open adoption.   (website)CONGRATULATIONS, JOHN AND KAREN HAVE ADOPTED!
 
Dikan and Tea
Hello. We are Tea and Dikan Rendic from Walnut Creek, California. We have been married for almost eight years, and together for fourteen. We sincerely respect you for your selfless decision to consider adoption. We understand that this is an extremely difficult and challenging time for you. We hope that our words will comfort you and help you to see positive impact open adoption can have on your child's life, your life and ours. Tea can hardly wait to be a stay-at-home mom and together we can offer your child a life filled with love, respect, warmth and laughter. (website)
 
We're Tom and Carl!
Finding a comfortable, open and compassionate relationship with the right adoptive couple is key! We hope our profile will provide you with a sense of who we both are, as a couple and as individuals.We understand that it takes unconditional love and courage to consider the decision to place your child with a couple who wants to build their family through adoption.We look forward to the day when we can share that compassion and love we have for each other with a child. (website)
 
Ken and Nancy Garner
Big warm family-hugs, fun-filled adventures . . . we offer this and much more to you and your baby. We are Ken and Nancy Garner in North Carolina, a fun-loving, venturesome family with experience in open adoption. Through the miracle of adoption we were blessed with our daughter, Olivia and then our son, James. We love our children dearly and our home overflows with cheerful giggles and joyful times. We earnestly desire to be blessed with another child and welcome you to learn more about our family, our home and hobbies, and why we truly believe in open adoption! (website)
 
Neil and Jay
HELLO! We are Jay and Neil from Roswell, Georgia. We admire the courage you have shown in considering open adoption. Know that we support you and hope that you find peace in whatever decision you make. We have wanted to be dads for so long and can hardly wait to hear the pitter-patter of our child’s feet in our home. Please call us at 1-877-815-3522 (toll free) so we can learn more about you. (website) CONGRATULATIONS, NEIL AND JAY HAVE MATCHED!
 
Sylvia Colt
A warm hello from Oakland, California! I don't ever remember a time when I didn't want to be a mom. I love the idea of open adoption because I truly believe a child can never receive too much love and support. I have created a life surrounded by supportive family and friends. Thank you for considering me as you make this difficult and loving decision. (website)
 
Mike and Liz
We are very excited about the prospect of becoming parents! Liz will be a stay-at-home mom for at least a year after our child arrives, and Mike is looking forward to help cultivate whichever interests our child develops. We have two young nephews who live ten minutes away, and many frirends with children in the area - our child has playmates who are eagerly waiting! (website)

 
Seth and Jerry
We are Seth and Jerry from Berkeley, California. We've been together for eleven years, and had a commitment ceremony five years ago. We have a few well-loved adopted children in our extended families, so adoption is a natural choice for us. We adore kids and can't wait to raise a child in our loving home. We also appreciate that you have a lot to consider in deciding on an adoption plan, and wish you the best in this process. (website)
 
Jenn and Craig
Dear Birth Mother, First off, thank you for considering open adoption. We know that you are facing a difficult decision, and we admire your strength as you make this important choice about the future of your child. Hopefully our story will provide you comfort that we are a warm and com-passionate couple who can provide a fun and loving home for a baby. We are absolutely thrilled at the prospect of starting our family! (website)
 
My name is Simon Orchover...
from San Francisco, California. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share a little about myself, and thank you for taking the time to get to know me. Knowing that love, respect and dignity are at the heart of adoption, I also realize that your decision to allow another to raise your child takes enormous courage and trust. I am deeply moved by this and believe that these qualities will be a fine example to your child. (website)
 
Nancy and Steve
Hello! We can only imagine what a difficult time this must be for you. We truely admire your courage and strength as you consider an adoption plan. We would like to thank you for taking the time to read our letter and learn about our desire to start our family through open adoption. (website)
 
Alison from Emeryville
I have wanted to become a parent for a long time, and look forward to fulfilling this dream with you. I am very hopeful about the possibility of building a family through open adoption with you. In my heart, I admire the courageous decision you are in the process of making. Come and visit my website. (website)
 

Lynne and Melinda
We are Lynne Pereira, Melinda Piper, and William Piper Pereira. Lynne and Melinda met 23 years ago through a mutual friend. We have been together as a couple for over 21 years now. We were blessed with William 4 years ago. Lynne carried William and we are unable to become pregnant again. We feel strongly that our family is not finished growing yet and eagerly await a second child. We are family-centered, fun-loving, and enjoy many friends. William cannot wait to have a new playmate – we know he’ll be a fantastic big brother! (website)

 
Todd and David
Howdy from Texas! We are Todd and David from Longview, in the Lone Star State. Words cannot express the gratitude we have for YOU taking this time to learn about us. We hope our website gives you some insight into our lives, as well as our experience with children and our dreams to build our permanent family through the profound decision of open adoption. (website)
 
We are Chris and Pam!
Hello! We are a young couple who have been married over 14 years. We are just as happy and in love today as the day we were married! Like many couples, we have experienced years of infertility, and we are looking forward to the miracle of a newborn baby. Pam loves being a stay-at-home Mom, and Chris is a terrific provider and wonderful Dad. We are both so excited about expanding our family through adoption. Thank you for getting to know us! (website) CONGRATULATIONS, CHRIS AMD PAM HAVE MATCHED!
 
Linda
Hello and Greetings! I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. My hope and dream is to raise a child with the opportunities I was given – tremendous love and support from my large, close-knit family and friends, a good education, and a wide range of adventures and life experience. Please know that I am not only committed to being a wonderful parent, I am also committed to working together to create a positive and healthy open adoption. (website)
 

Jonathan and Jennie...
We are Jonathan and Jennie from San Francisco California Thank you for learning more about our deep desire to bring a baby into our family through adoption. We are so excited to become parents and to help your baby grow into a happy and loving person. We hope to get to know you and to share more about ourselves. (website)

 
We're Katie and Tim...
We believe we are truly meant to have children and we cannot wait to share our lives with a child. Considering open adoption is a courageous decision and we have a great deal of respect for you. (website)
 
We are Ken and Sherri
Hello from Ken and Sherri in Apex, North Carolina! We respect and admire your strength and courage in pursuing open adoption. As you consider this loving choice, you probably have some ideas on what you want for your child. We invite you to get to know us to see if we match your vision. We’d be honored to fulfill your wish to find a loving family for your child. Nightly story time, teddy bear tea parties, and family outings are just a few of the awesome experiences we’re anticipating. (website)
 
We are Frank and Alisha
from Antelope, California. We are completely committed to open adoption and think that it is such an awesome concept that our child's birthmother specifically chose us to parent her child! We are so honored and will make sure out child knows of his or her birthmothers most precious gift to us. Please visit our (website)
 
We're Jeff and Kim,
Aloha from Virginia!  We look forward to singing silly songs, baking cookies, spending time at the beach, and watching the dogs play in the yard with the little one.  We've been married 17 wonderful years and have lots of love to share.  From pre-school "show and tell" to traveling to check out colleges, we're excited about seeing the world through our child's eyes.  Get to know us better as you make the important choice of parents for your child. (website)
 
Hi! We're Steve & Tammy from Clovis, California. We are looking forward to becoming parents through open adoption and can't wait to share our love with a child. We admire your courage in considering open adoption and are thankful that you are taking the time to consider us as you seek the right parents for your baby. Please visit our website to learn more about us. (website)  
We're Barbara and Roy
Thank you for visiting our website and allowing us to introduce ourselves to you! Our names are Barbara, Roy, and Grace Martinez from Petaluma, California. Roy is the CFO of a local satellite company and can ride his bike to work, Barbara absolutely loves being a stay-at-home mom, and Grace  looks forward to being a big sister so that she can play with the baby's toys. Although we have yet to meet, we believe you must be a very courageous and caring person to consider an adoption plan and we have tremendous compassion for you in the decisions that you are facing. We look forward to speaking with you! (website)
 
We're Paul and Elizabeth
Hello, we are Paul and Elizabeth from Marin County, California. We are excited to expand our family through open adoption. We adopted our daughter in 2004 and have a wonderful open relationship with our daughter's birthfamily. We are a very open and loving family and would love the opportunity to speak with you. Please take a look at our website for lots more about us, including our beliefs about open adoption. (website)
 
Hi, I'm Adrienne...
I can’t tell you how excited I am to meet you and begin this journey. To consider adoption is a huge act of love for your child. If a mother can love two children, a child can love two mothers. I look forward to someday telling your child all about what a big heart you have and how thankful I am to you. (website)
 
Andy Mackie
My name is Andy from Sebastopol, California. Welcome to my open adoption website. Your choice to allow another person to raise your baby demonstrates tremendous courage, strength and love, and you have my most sincere respect. After much thought and consideration, I now find myself ready and excited to create my family through open adoption. As you view my website you will learn about my life, my values, and why I would love to become a dad through a fully open adoption. (website)
 
Hello from Stewart, Julie, and Heather!
We'd like to share our story with you and possibly begin a future relationship with you and your child through open adoption. Our home is in California where we enjoy the outdoors with hiking, biking, skiing, and camping. Julie's a nurse and Stewart's an engineer - and Heather's a playful three year old looking forward to loving a little sister or brother. (webside)
 
I'm Sue from San Francisco!
I'm very excited to become a parent and look forward to raising my child in a loving, nuturing, laughter filled home. I believe it's important for a child to know where he or she came from, and I look forward to having a relationship with you that works for all of us. (website)
 
We're Mike and Michael 
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We are Mike and Michael, committed life partners from Oakland, California. We have always known that we wanted to have children and are extremely excited about this opportunity to start building our family through open adoption. We appreciate your courage and respect your decision to consider adoption. We realize this is a very important time for you, and we wholeheartedly thank you for considering us as adoptive parents for your child. (website)
 
We're Tomy and Troy
We are very grateful that you are considering us as parents and would like to thank you for taking time to read our letter. Understanding this may be a difficult choice for you, we fully respect and support your decision to pursue an open adoption for your baby. As you progress through this part of your life journey, we admire your generosity, strength, and courage. We are very hopeful about the possibility of forming a bond with you so that we can help to ease your concerns about your babyâs future adoptive family. (website)
 
We're Karen and Barry!
We have no way of knowing when a child will come into our lives, but we do know that when it happens, we will love them unconditionally and will raise them to appreciate the selfless gift of open adoption as much as we do. We are committed to raising our child in a fully open adoption and we are eager to open our hearts and home to you and your extended family . (website)
 
We're Michelle and Robin!
We want to acknowledge and honor the brave and selfless decision you are in the process of making. Robin's Birth Mother did the same thing for her over 40 years ago and for that act of love, Robin has been forever greatful. We realize this is an emotional and difficult time for you and we respect your desire to make the best possible choice for your child. (website)
 
We're Monica and Mark!
We met in the 6th grade and we began dating when we were just 15. We have been married for 10 years and truly are soul mates. Open adoption has belssed us with Alyssa and Isaiah. We have a wonderful relationship with their birth families. We've always dreamed of having a large family and being surrounded by hugs, kisses, and laughter. We enjoy camping, boating, wakeboarding, Hawaiian culture, and spending time with loved ones. We hope to share all of this and lots of love with another child. (website)
 
We are Steve and Janie...
from San Francisco. Trying to describe who we are is not easy. At the same time we realize that trying to find the right family for your baby is probably even more difficult. We believe that it is very important for our child to maintain a relationship with their birth family, which is why we are pursuing a fully open adoption. We hope that you will consider our letter and find these words and pictures helpful in your search. (website)
 
We're Dave and Meta
Our thoughts are with you during this very important time in your life. We know whatever decision you are making, it is out of enormous love. We are thrilled to build our family through open adoption and would be honored to share our lives with you. (website)
 
We're Brad, Kim, and Haley!
We have great respect for your decision to consider open adoption to find a loving home for your child. We can't wait to meet you and welcome you and your child into our lives! We want to have an ongoing relationship that is comfortable for you. We are familiar with open adoption since this is how Haley joined our family. Please take a moment to read about our lovely family and our lives together. (website)
 

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