02/12/08

Dear Birthmother,

 We write this letter to you with great respect, as well as sincere compassion. This journey you’re on must be a difficult one. We cannot begin to understand what you must be going through but we hope your journey ends by finding a loving home that will give your child the best opportunity to live their life to the fullest. This letter will tell you about our family and the warm, happy and secure life we would give your child if you chose us.

 We have been together for seven years.  We met in graduate school in St. Louis, where we were studying to be social workers. We developed a strong friendship almost immediately, and fell in love shortly afterwards. We had a commitment ceremony in May of 2006.  It was a small, intimate gathering with just our immediate families in attendance.  It was important to us to show our commitment to each other surrounded by the people we love the most.  Both of our families are extremely supportive of our relationship and our decision to have a child.