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Waiting Families

Alicia and Nick

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Hi there!

We are Alicia and Nick, and thank you for taking the time to look at our family book. While we know that we might not be able to meet each of you that read this letter, please know that our prayers are with you. You are on a very brave journey and we can only imagine the emotions that you must be facing. Please know that we respect your decisions, and we understand that you are making them not for us as hopeful parents, but for the best interest of your baby. As we ponder what to write in this letter we are filled with a sense of awe and amazement at your strength. If adoption is the path that you choose, and our family is who you select, please know that in our hearts and minds adoption is a very sacred exchange. We will always let our child know their true identity. We are open to open adoption and looking forward to our journey as a family!

I am sure you are wondering why we have chosen this path to grow our family, so why adoption? While we believe that each person’s journey is unique, we feel that ours is uniquely special. From an early age adoption is something that God placed on my heart but I did not know why. No one in my family had adopted or was an adoptee, and at the time I did not have friends who had adopted. Early in our relationship I spoke to Nick about my desire and he agreed that it was something we would look at when the time was right for our family. As the years past, little things kept pointing us in that direction. After we were married we decided that we would like to have one biological child first and adopt our second child. To our surprise, when we decided to try to become pregnant we ran into fertility issues. After months of tests and 4 years of trying to become pregnant we found that we have unexplained infertility. Rather than further pursuing infertility treatments, we decided that the time was right to adopt our first child.

That being said let me tell you a little about my wonderful husband Nick! I am often in awe of the husband that I have been blessed with. I believe that not many people get the chance to meet and marry their soul mate and I truly believe that I have. We originally met in high school through mutual friends and were friends for a couple of years. We started dating after graduation and have been together ever since. Nick is kind, compassionate, hardworking, and most importantly has a huge sense of humor. There is not a day that goes by where he does not make me laugh! He is the type of guy that is quiet in large groups and unknown situations but the minute you get to know him he is an open book. He loves sports and has played them most of his life. He is happiest when he is working outdoors doing yard work, camping, boating, fishing or hiking. He loves family! Although Nick was raised as an only child, the minute he met my three younger brothers he fell in love with being a big brother. Seeing Nick with my two youngest brothers teaching them baseball, playing outside, and being goofy I knew I was going to marry him. He is wonderful with our goddaughters and our friends’ children. Nick even coached my brother’s little league team. I cannot wait to see Nick as a father. He is going to love our children unconditionally and be an amazing parent!

Hello from Nick! Now I get the chance to say a little about my amazing wife. When I first saw Alicia in high school I knew she was a girl I wanted to be around. She was gorgeous, always smiling and laughing and had tons of friends. Three and a half years later I finally built the courage to talk to her, and we have been together ever since. Alicia is my rock. She plays an enormous role in my life. She is always there when I need her, dropping whatever she is doing to help me. She is extremely selfless. When you first meet Alicia she will instantly make you feel that you have known her forever. She is very caring, loving and understanding, and an extremely hard worker. When Alicia sets a goal or says she is going to do something she always conquers her dreams. Watching her with her kids in her class is very impressive, they understand what her goals are for them and she knows their needs. A huge part of Alicia’s life is family and friends. She is constantly involved in her brother’s lives. She talks to her mom nightly and enjoys shopping, hiking and camping with them. You can ask anyone of Alicia’s friends and they will tell you immediately that she is the most reliable and caring friend they have and she asks nothing in return but friendship. She is always there for her friend’s whatever it may be, a shoulder to cry on, some help hosting a baby shower or even cooking for friends during hectic times. Without a doubt in my mind I know Alicia will make an unbelievable mother to a lucky child.

Thank you again for taking the time to get to know a little bit about us.

With love,
Alicia & Nick