If you are reading this letter, it is most likely because you have decided to consider adoption for your child. We wrote this letter and created this page because we would very much like to continue building our family through adoption. Currently we are a family of three. We suffer from unexplained infertility which just means we have not had children after many years of trying, but no doctor has been able to figure out why. Before we go further, it is important to us that you know we have also been pursuing our dream of adoption for the past seven years. We know that we want children in our lives and draw no distinction between those born from our bodies, or those born from our hearts.

We have already had a magnificent experience with adoption. We were blessed to match with a wonderful birthmother in 2001 and to start our family with a beautiful daughter. She has been the answer to a lifetime of hopes and dreams and has brought joy, laughter and fun to our lives, along with loving connections to a birthmother and her extended family. We would very much like to adopt another child. Both of us grew up with siblings and want that experience for our child as well. We both have experiences with twins and triplets and would also be open to adopting multiples or siblings.

We are so grateful that you are willing to consider an adoption plan for this child, when there are so many other options open to you at this time. We stand in awe of your strength and commitment to this new life; and your willingness to ensure and secure the image of the future you want for them. We can only imagine how incredibly tough this time is for you; and while we know the choice you make is not made with us in mind, rest assured that you have our gratitude anyway. For in your selfless act on behalf of this child, you give us an opportunity to be a family. Your act of giving through adoption, changes many lives in powerful ways.

If you think we may be the family for your child, we recognize fully the priceless nature of the gift you entrust to us - this child. And we know there is little we can offer in return . What we can offer is truth and honesty. Unlimited emotional and limited financial support. We can offer you peace of mind and the knowledge that this child will be wanted, treasured and loved. We can offer you the promise to say what we will do, and to do what we say. We can offer to accept this precious life with unconditional love and to provide for this child a life filled with educational opportunity, positive challenges, eclectic experiences, extended family, lots of silly fun and unconditional love. We believe that it is important to be open and honest with a child. We want an adoption as open as you are comfortable with. We are willing to have ongoing contact including pictures and letters, and would certainly want to talk with you about your feelings around this. We would welcome some kind of contact with extended family if it is ok with you. If not, we will comply with your wishes and provide you with the opportunity to reassess and change your mind at a later time.

We are interested in maintaining contact with both birthparent and their extended family - as much as is comfortable for you. We want to create a lasting lifebook for our child so that they will never need to wonder about where they came from or how they came to be with us. You have our heartfelt thanks, for taking the time to look at our letter. We hope that we are the family for you and your child, but if not, we hope with all our hearts that you find the family that touches your heart and shows you the place you and your child belong.

If you would like more information about our family or would like to visit further, please call us anytime through our attorney Dale Read, Jr., at (360) 696-5976 or use this link to send us email.

God Bless,

Tim and Annette