This feels awkward to write.
In our previous adoptions, we had no preferences. Things like race and age and gender didn't matter to us. We wanted to be parents and we became parents. We have been so blessed with our children. Gracie came to us at age 6, Samuel at age 4, and Jeremiah at age 3. We wouldn't have changed that for the world. But this time around, all five of us want a baby. We've never had the baby experience and we want it. (Any baby that joins our family is going to be beyond spoiled.)
We can't wait for that magical newborn experience. The little noises they make and the sweet way they smell and that velveety, soft skin. Oh! Be still my heart (and my ovaries).
In addition to a newborn, we are requesting a girl. Since this will be our last child and we want to even things up. 2 boys and 2 girls will equal perfection. (Plus, Gracie really wants a sister.)
The last part of our preference is that she's full AA. Our other children are black and while they don't "match" their parents we believe for their sake, it's important they "match" one another. Especially since this is the last child for our family, we don't want her to be the odd one out.
We hope we don't sound awful for having these preferences but we feel strongly that we are missing a newborn AA girl in our family and we just won't be complete without her.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Especially for birth parents
As you read this, we know that you are making one of the hardest decisions you have had to make.
We love the birth parents of our children. Without them, we would never have the gift of parenthood. We have a deep respect and admiration for each of them for having the courage to do what they did. Our lives have truly been blessed. We can never thank them enough for that. We cannot help but feel that same love and respect for you as you strive to do what is best for you and your child.
We talk about adoption openly in our family and extended families. Our children will always know of the special angels that made it possible for them to be in our family. As they get older, we hope that adoption is just a normal part of their lives.
We want you to know that we will share the gratitude we have for your decision with our child. We will tell them of the love that you have for them and the selfless decision that you made. We want your child to know of the courage it took for you to make this decision and how lucky we are to have them in our family.
We know that adoption is a wonderful opportunity for all of those involved and we believe it is a blessing from the Lord in which birthparents, adoptive parents and their extended families grow and benefit. We love adoption and know with all our hearts that Heavenly Father provided adoption as a way for us to create our family. We believe adoption is a sacred exchange of trust. We admire the faith you are using in choosing a family for your child. We are grateful that you are willing to consider adoption and want you to know we wish for you all the comfort, peace and reassurance you need during this time in your life.
We love the birth parents of our children. Without them, we would never have the gift of parenthood. We have a deep respect and admiration for each of them for having the courage to do what they did. Our lives have truly been blessed. We can never thank them enough for that. We cannot help but feel that same love and respect for you as you strive to do what is best for you and your child.
We talk about adoption openly in our family and extended families. Our children will always know of the special angels that made it possible for them to be in our family. As they get older, we hope that adoption is just a normal part of their lives.
We want you to know that we will share the gratitude we have for your decision with our child. We will tell them of the love that you have for them and the selfless decision that you made. We want your child to know of the courage it took for you to make this decision and how lucky we are to have them in our family.
We know that adoption is a wonderful opportunity for all of those involved and we believe it is a blessing from the Lord in which birthparents, adoptive parents and their extended families grow and benefit. We love adoption and know with all our hearts that Heavenly Father provided adoption as a way for us to create our family. We believe adoption is a sacred exchange of trust. We admire the faith you are using in choosing a family for your child. We are grateful that you are willing to consider adoption and want you to know we wish for you all the comfort, peace and reassurance you need during this time in your life.
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