24,000 Oregon kids, age 12 to 21 are living on the streets.
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Rod and Patty
Dear Birthparent,
Hello, my name is Patty. Thank you for reading our letter/ photo book and considering us as the parents for your child. And thank you for choosing adoption, the greatest gift you can give someone. I understand this is a very emotional and difficult decision for you and we admire your brave and loving choice.
Rod & I have been together for 17 years, and married for 13 of those years. We currently have one child, Gage, who just turned 6 years old. We are each-other’s best friends. Together we love to go boating, camping, playing golf, attending sporting events, vacationing, and relaxing at our beach house on the Oregon Coast. I also like to play softball, read books, and toll paint on occasion. We are very active in supporting our son’s extra activities such as after school soccer, T-ball, or basketball camp. And we participate in activities with him on a daily basis, such as playing a board game, building a puzzle, reading books, or playing a physical sports game(s). We all enjoy sports, but are just as supportive in non-sporting events.
We travel often in the Summer. We have taken our son to Hawaii for Spring break the past couple of years. We also go to a couple professional baseball games a year. And on occasion we attend a college football game. We enjoy traveling to our beach house a few times a year. We always make sure to include fun activities on our vacation so our son keeps entertained. This includes playing miniature golf, bowling, swimming, going to aquariums, and whatever else youth-related we can find. We will be very actively involved with our next child, and will raise and love them as we have raised our first.
I have several siblings, two of whom live in our community. Between Rod & I, we have numerous nieces and nephews and have been very loving “Auntie & Uncle” to them since they were born.
I’ve completed some distance education college classes. I will try to guide my children towards higher education, but will support whatever decision they make. We have already started monthly additions to a college savings account for our existing child so there are funds available should he choose to pursue higher education.We are proud that our son has received “Most respectful student of the month” award twice in the past two years at his school.
I work as a Bank Manager. I plan to take 12 weeks off work after the placement of our adoptive child. After that they will attend a loving and trusting daycare provider (same one Gage has attended since he was 12 weeks old). I take almost five weeks vacation per year plus ten paid holidays, and additional sick time is also available. My job is flexible so I’m able to attend class parties and award assemblies for our child(ren).
We believe it is best to be honest right up front about adoption. We are willing to share as much information about you to the child as you are comfortable with.
The three of us are so excited to welcome another addition to this family. Thank you for the opportunity to consider us as parents.
Patty
Dear Birthparent,
Hello, my name is Rod. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for considering us as the parents of your child.
I was born and raised in Oregon. Most of my family still lives in this rural community, I was adopted by my step-dad when I was younger, but I am also in contact with my biological father. Family is very important to us. I have a large family with lots of Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and three other siblings.
I was raised on ranches, and that is what some of my family still does today. However, I work for a cable company. I’ve been employed there for seven years, and really enjoy what I do.
We love to camp, boat, play, and vacation together. We take our six year old son everywhere we go, including on all of our vacations. I also love to hunt and go for drives in the woods searching for wildlife. I love the outdoors. However, the most profound moments in my life were our wedding day, and the day our son was born.
I never attended college, but chose to begin work right out of high school. I will support whatever decision our children make about higher education.
We don’t attend church regularly, but our child has recently expressed interest in it, so we plan to have him attend local summer church camp next year.
We have been unable to conceive a second child, so we have chosen adoption to complete our family. I hope you consider us as parents, as we will bring a great deal of love, affection and nurturing into the child’s life. We are truly dedicated parents with both marital and financial stability. Our son is just as excited to add a new brother or sister to his life.
Our hearts go out to you during this decision, and thank you for this opportunity.
Rod