Dear Birthparent(s):

Hello, we are Judy and Tom and we would like you to know that we are so grateful that you have decided to choose life for your unborn child. We pray that all birthparents find peace from the Lord about this difficult decision. We have always believed that God has a plan for all of us greater than we could ever imagine. Children are gifts from God and we pray that our life will be blessed with another child.

We met in the winter of 1998 at a Catholic mass and social event. It was a very special day, and we knew that God had brought us together for a reason. We both love children and we are very faith filled people. Our relationship and love continues to grow. We found that we both enjoy traveling, outdoor sports, church activities, reading, and spending time with family and friends. On July 3, 1999 we were married in the Church that Judy grew up in as a child. Since that unforgettable day, our prayer life together has helped us through the good and difficult times. We started trying to have children soon after we were married, but due to infertility we have not been able to conceive. Because of our prayer life, we feel very hopeful and excited about growing our family again through adoption.

We are blessed to be the parents of our son Luke. He is truly a miracle and the love of our lives. While he was born in Russia, we believe that he was born in our hearts and meant to be with us. Luke is a happy and an active toddler who is learning so much everyday. He loves to play with other children and he has an outgoing personality. We have always wanted a large family, and we pray that he will have siblings to share in the wonders of God's creations.

Now a little about us. We live in a small town in eastern North Carolina not far from the ocean. We have one-half acre of land and we live on a cul-de-sac street. Our children will have plenty of room to play safely, learn to ride a bike, and spend time in the backyard with family and friends. The Lord has also provided us with work. Tom's job is at the local hospital as an emergency room physician, and Judy loves being a stay at home mother.

We both love helping children in any way that we can. Between us, we have 3 godchildren that we love dearly. We strive to be good role models for them and we look forward to continuing to teach our children the values and many simple pleasures of a Christian life.

Thank you for reading portions of our life's journey and for considering us as adoptive parents for your child. Proverbs 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." We pray that the Lord will continue to guide you and grant you the peace that only He can give.

May God bless you,