Curtis and Maureen - Portland, Oregon

Dear Birthmother,

Last year, it was apparent that we were unable to have children of our own. We were not devastated because we knew that God would provide for our family eventually through adoption. Adoption has already played a huge part in Curtis's family. His brother has adopted three children from Korea, his cousin's family has adopted two children internationally, and his aunt was adopted by his grandparents when she was a child. Even though we have suffered a loss of sorts, please know the amount of joy your child would bring to our home. We consider you to be courageous and strong just by reaching this point. You will always have our deepest admiration for making this tough choice to place your baby for adoption. We pray that you have all of the love and support you need.

We've tried to think what we would want to know if the situation were reversed. The baby that we adopt will be deeply loved by both of us, by both sets of grandparents, by aunts and uncles and cousins and great-grandmothers and second cousins all over the country. We live in a good school district and education is important to both of us. Music is a constant in our lives, and we're both readers. We like TV too, but don't follow many shows closely. We enjoy sports - watching them and playing them - and the outdoors, and hope to share those loves with our children. They'll have family pets. Some travel is guaranteed, with family in Boston and Phoenix, but we don't plan to have those two cities be the only ones on the family vacation itinerary. We love our modest house in our suburban neighborhood. We both love living in the Pacific Northwest and God-willing our children will grow up here - hopefully in this very house. They'll be part of a faith community that follows Christ.

But our biggest dream for our children is that they grow up confident in who they are and knowing that they are a dearly loved child of God, created to God's exact plan. As part of this, it's our hope is that we will get to know each other better if you choose us to adopt your child. We know that a part of you will be with this child for the rest of his/her life. Part of your story will be his/her story. We see this as a good thing. If you choose us, our dream is that our child will know a little bit about you -- at least through pictures and letters. Hopefully, we might get a chance to know more about you and your family as the years move along. We hope to have an open adoption with the birthparents of our adopted child.

We'd welcome the chance to answer any questions that you might have for us, and to meet you if you'd like. If you decide not to go with us, we pray that God brings the right parents for you to adopt your child. May the peace of God be with you over the next weeks and months as you continue this journey. Peace of Christ to You, Curtis and Maureen

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