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Gina and Mike
Dear Birth Parent(s),
We appreciate you taking the time to consider an adoption plan for your child. We hope this letter will help you weigh your options and determine whatever course of action you believe is best for you and your child.
About us
We are Gina and Mike, an interracial, professional, married couple wishing to adopt a second biracial (Caucasian/African-American) or multiracial child to complete our happy family. We believe such a child will especially benefit from – and feel right at home with – our racially and ethnically diverse family, friends, neighborhood, and metropolitan area.
We have been a couple nearly nine years, including more than five years of marriage. We are unable to have biological children and know first-hand adoption is a wonderful way to build a family. We are blessed to have adopted our beautiful daughter, Francesca, born December 2008. She means the world to us and will make a terrific sister!
We have fond memories of growing up with siblings close in age, and have close relationships with them to this day – it’s largely why we are eager to bring home our second child as soon as possible. Our dream is to love and nurture each child in a manner that helps the child develop interests, talents and abilities that lead to fulfillment of his or her own dreams. In the process of raising children, we plan to have plenty of family fun!
Our Home in Maryland
We live in Maryland in a suburb of Washington, DC. Several beautiful recreational areas, including hiking trails and a beach with boardwalk, are a short drive from our home. Young children live in our neighborhood. Our four bedroom home, with a large fenced in backyard, has plenty of room for children. Each of our two children will have a bedroom of his or her own. We also share our home with two friendly cats. We enjoy having extended family and close friends over, especially for summer barbeques in the backyard.
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Education
As first-generation Bachelor’s and Master’s degree graduates, we value education. A good education has, among other benefits, given us a great foundation for career success in the environmental field. We want to provide the best education possible for our children. Much will depend on each child’s unique strengths and special interests – such as academics, the arts, trades, and athletics – and whether a private or public school would be a good fit. In any case, we will do our best to ensure that our children receive an outstanding education, both inside and outside the classroom.
Personal Interests
We are an example of opposites attracting. Mike especially likes the adventure, natural
beauty and solitude of the Big Outdoors. Gina is particularly fond of historic districts,
cultural events, museums and other Big City attractions. Most importantly, we enjoy
going out together and doing things, whatever the specific activity. Mike is an
accomplished mountain climber and has been for many years, whereas Gina has
practiced yoga for several years including attendance of a weekly class. We both enjoy
good quality organic food, with Mike preferring standard American fare and Gina
preferring vegetarian and ethnic foods. Over the years, we have travelled extensively
in the U.S.A. and overseas. We can't wait to share our personal intersts with our children and learn their personal interests.
Family Life
We are thrilled to be the parents of a beautiful daughter and are excited about adding one more child to our family. When the child first joins our family, we will take leave from work for at least several months. Then we will adjust our work schedules to maximize time at home. We will be at home to eat dinner with the children, read to them, play with them, and help with school projects and homework assignments. Though we do not attend religious services regularly, our spiritual beliefs, morals and values will continue to guide our family. There also will be family outings and vacations, and visits with extended family and close friends. Some of our close friends are adopted or have adopted and they share our excitement and anticipation about welcoming another child into our home and hearts through adoption.
Thanks again for taking the time to learn more about us and consider making an adoption plan for your child. If there is anything you would like to discuss with us before you make a decision, please do not hesitate to contact us. We wish you and your child all the best.
Warm Regards,
Mike, Gina & Francesca