Dear Birthmother,

First and foremost, we want to say thank you. Without the selflessness and bravery of a mother, we cannot experience what it will be like to raise a child. We understand this decision does not come easily for you, but if you bless us by choosing us, we will surround your child with love, teaching them to be the best person they can be while sharing our love of Disney, movies, and football.

If you choose us, your child will be Meriah’s mom’s first grandchild. Meriah’s mom is already calling herself Yaya, and Patrick’s mom is Nana to her granddaughters and grandson. We look forward to watching football together on Sundays or sitting out back on the deck watching movies on the outside TV. Elinor and Willow love to play fetch with seemingly infinite energy. Patrick loves the cold and snow, so plenty of snow forts and snowmen are expected. In the summer, we’ll eat dinner on the deck and then watch as the sun sets. Shortly after, the fireflies come out, and the fields around the house come alive with thousands of fireflies waiting to be caught.

Spending time with family is always cherished, whether that’s in Delaware to hunt for Easter eggs with Meriah’s mom, hosting family cookouts, or spending time relaxing in the Thousand Islands watching the massive cargo ships go by only a few hundred feet from shore. We have longed for this opportunity to share our lives, our interests, our traditions, and our families.