Dear Birthmother,

Dear Expectant Mother,

No matter how many times I say it, thank you will never feel sufficient; however, that will never stop me from saying it. Thank you for considering me as an adoptive parent. I can only imagine what an incredibly difficult decision you are making right now, but I am so grateful for the care with which you are making this decision for yourself and your baby.

I am so grateful you would consider choosing me to be their adoptive mother. I am grateful you would consider giving me this gift of being a family with your baby. Without you, that would not be possible. I am grateful for this baby and who they will grow to become. I eagerly await the opportunity to help them discover their dreams, what makes them cry and what makes them smile, what comes easily to them and what is challenging, and whether they love creating, problem solving, experimenting, or teaching.

I commit to loving this baby for all the rest of my days and always reminding them of your love for them too. I will never stop reminding them of the difficult choice you made for them and that you allowed me to choose them too.

Katie