Dear Birthmother,

We wanted to start by saying thank you for taking the time to consider us. We know you face a difficult decision, and we do not envy you this task. We want to express our gratitude for even considering us. We have been married for 15 years, and having a family and experiencing learning with a child has always been our dream. This was not possible for us through conventional means, and your decision may give us the opportunity to fulfill our dreams. We cannot thank you enough for that.

We know life has a habit of throwing curveballs at the best of times, and we want to make sure you understand that the life we seek to give your child is not one free from worry or care but one where we give them the tools to handle the unexpected. We know there will be trials, and it's important to build on what you have learned from experience. We cannot promise to be perfect parents, but we can promise to be loving, caring, and understanding.

Jeremiah’s father was adopted, and he always said he never felt abandoned; he felt chosen. We will never mislead or deceive our future child and want to help build understanding and compassion. We want to make sure our child feels chosen and knows everyone who is part of their existence worked to give them the best opportunity in life that they could.

In gratitude,
Jeremiah & Rachel