Letter
from Barbara & Dave:
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us through this letter
and considering us as adoptive parents for your baby. While we
realize this brief summary will only provide a glimpse into our
world, we hope it provides you with insight to who we are, what
is important to us, and the type of life that we could provide
for your baby.
We were fortunate to conceive twin boys three and a half years
ago through in vitro fertilization. Since then, despite many attempts
and a miscarriage, Barbara has not been able to become pregnant
again. Adoption has always been an option for us as we hoped to
continue to grow our family. And, it is our hearts desire to bless
our family with a little girl and our boys with a little sister.
Your strength and courage in considering adoption inspires us,
and we feel privileged that you have chosen to consider us as
an adoptive family for your child. As adoptive parents, we would
be honored to welcome this precious child into our hearts and
home with open arms and unconditional love.
About Us: We are Dave and Barbara. We
met six and a half years ago when a mutual friend of ours set
us up on a blind date. We were thrilled to discover that we shared
many similar interests, values, and dreams. We spent the next
two years growing closer, getting to know each others families
and friends, traveling and experiencing life together. We were
married over four and a half years ago amongst our dearest friends
and families who traveled from all over the United States and
Canada. We are best friends and soul mates and are hopeful and
excited to continue to build our family together through adoption.
Dave
is in the medical field and Barbara has spent her career in Corporate
America. We are both highly educated and serve as board members
of several non-profit organizations. We believe in being involved
in our community. Last year, Dave became the founder of a non-profit
organization that sponsors local charities in our community.
Faith, family and friends are certainly the foundation of our
lives. Our family’s heritage is mainly Italian. Many of
Dave’s relatives live in Canada while Barbara’s live
in New York. Despite the distance, we work diligently to stay
close. We travel throughout the year to visit them for holidays
and family gatherings. We are fortunate to have a wonderful group
of friends most of whom we have built memories with over the past
20-30+ years.
Barbara
(by Dave): They say there is somebody for everybody
out there. My ideal person was someone that would be my soul mate
as well as a wonderful mother to my children. That somebody for
me was, and still is, Barbara. I was immediately drawn to her
warm ways and positive, energetic spirit. Her charismatic ways
always seem to captivate her surrounding audience. We have shared
many great times and laughs together, exploring new places and
making friends wherever we go. Barbara possesses so many wonderful
qualities, but the one I probably am most drawn to is her selfless
spirit. Always kind in thought and action, she genuinely does
this without any expectation, or thought of, reward. But in addition
to being someone I could spend the rest of my life with, Barbara
was also the exact type of person I had envisioned as the mother
of my children. She has so much love for our boys and it shows
well in them. So much so that their preschool principal noticed
how secure both boys are with Barbara. Barbara indeed places their
needs well above her own, true to her selflessness. She is attentive
to their fundamental needs, education, sense of values and respect
towards others. Barbara is committed to raising the boys to be
the best they can be, no matter what they choose to do in life.
Barbara truly is a great person and mother. We are so very lucky
to have her in our lives!
Dave
(by Barbara): I think
Dave is an exceptional man, husband and father. As a man, Dave
is intelligent, resourceful and driven, yet by his nature, he
is a very gentle person. He is a man of great integrity and a
very genuine and humble individual. He has a love and appreciation
for nature and the great outdoors and enjoys boating, skiing,
and biking. Dave strives to continually challenge himself both
mentally and physically. As a husband, he is extremely loving
and supportive. He makes me laugh every day. He is my very best
friend and I love beginning and ending my days with him. We make
it a priority to focus on the development of our relationship,
and I look forward to our weekly dates and spending time with
him. As a father, he is kind-hearted yet firm. He is a wonderful
role model and possesses qualities I hope our children will not
only admire but mirror. He is a dedicated father and spends just
about every evening bathing our boys, reading their favorite stories
to them and saying evening prayers. Our boys love their daddy!
He works hard to provide a safe and comfortable life for us all
and prioritizes his responsibilities to ensure he has plenty of
time to play, enjoy and experience life with us. He is a well-balanced
person. It is because of him that I get to be a stay-at-home mom
which is the best job I have ever had. We are so lucky to have
such a great man for a husband and father.
Our
Family: Luka and Lorenzo are our very energetic
twin boys who are three and a half years old. Not only do they
provide us with constant entertainment, they continually keep
us on our toes. It’s humbling to be corrected by a three+
year old who is so exacting! We love their boundless energy, insatiable
curiosity, and playful nature. As parents, we believe children
learn by example, discipline and loving guidance and we work together
to create a positive, loving environment for each to realize their
potential. We are confident they will be incredible,
loving big brothers.
Life
in Our Home: Spending time together as a family
is our priority. We paint, color, do a lot of puzzles, create
with Play-Doh, spend hours in our backyard on our play set and
with our toys. We build track for all of our trains. We swim,
ride bikes, go boating and scout for dolphins. We take day trips
to the beach, visit the zoo, aquarium, children’s museum
and amusement parks. In the winter, we spend a lot of time out
West and love skiing, sledding, tubing and going to the parks.
We are very active and love to play. We all like music, so banging
on Dave’s drum set is always fun, and recently, we purchased
a piano. It is important to us that our lives are filled with
music, singing, fun and happiness. We are avid travelers and have
spent time in Europe, South America, the Caribbean and Canada.
Experiencing other cultures and countries is important to us.
Oh, and did I mention good food. We love to cook and entertain
our families and friends whether it’s an intimate gathering
or a big party.
All
that said, we are raising our children to have God at the center
of their lives. Our religious roots are Roman Catholic and our
children will most likely attend parochial school. As parents,
we believe in the importance of teaching our children to be hard
working, empathetic towards others and respectful members of society.
We provide an environment where our children learn the value of
independence, mutual respect, and open communication. We want
our children to find peace and security in our home and know they
are loved unconditionally. We place a high value on education
and appreciate each child’s unique talents. Above all, we
feel it is our responsibility as parents to instill a strong sense
of self-worth and confidence in our children.
Closing
Remarks: We would like to thank you for considering
us as adoptive parents and entrusting us with the welfare of this
beloved child. She would be loved beyond measure, unconditionally
and equally just as Luka and Lorenzo. We genuinely appreciate
you giving us the opportunity to share information about our family
and we wish you the best through your pregnancy. It is our hope
that you feel the love of the Lord and are guided by His hand
through this process. We want you to know we are praying for you,
your child, and that God will grant you peace, comfort and guidance
as you seek the best plan for you and your precious child.
Warmest
Regards,
David and Barbara
And future big bothers
Luka & Lorenzo
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