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Many adoptive parents struggle with what to include in an update to their child’s birth mother. Questions frequently asked: Am I providing too much information or not enough? Am I going to make our child’s birth mother feel sad if I talk about all the amazing things we are doing as a family? Should I include pictures of our child with us or just alone?
Below is a detailed update to a birth mother. Consider writing something along these lines when the time comes for you to write to your child’s birth parents.
UPDATE: Emmanuel and Felicia are matched with a child!
Hello,
We are Emmanuel and Felicia and we are so excited that you are going through our profile. Thank you for this lifelong opportunity of considering us to be the parents to your child. It is our dream, as well as our daughter Emmani’s dream, to add another child to our family. We look forward to showering our love and affection on another child.
This is a great love you want to share with us and it shall not be taken for granted. We hope this book provides you a snapshot of what our life looks like.
Thank you again and God bless,
Emmanuel & Felicia
In September, seven women graduated from the Empowering Women, Strengthening Families program! We honored them during a luncheon at a wonderful Italian restaurant. In order to graduate from the EWSF program, women need to successfully meet the goals they have set in order to achieve self-sufficiency and keep their families together.
We are so proud of these amazing women and all they have accomplished!
Congratulations to these newest Holt-Sunny Ridge families!
UPDATE: Kearin and Keith are matched with a child!
Dear Birth Family,
We cannot even begin to imagine the emotions you are feeling. Please know that we appreciate you considering us as a loving family for your baby. We have such a great amount of admiration and respect for you and for your decision to choose adoption.
Our journey to adoption began two years after our son Weston was born. We had dreams of expanding our family but suffered two late miscarriages in the process. It was with time and a great amount of reflection that we realized that we were being guided down a different path. Kearin’s Grandma, Keith’s Aunt, our Godson, friends of ours and friends of Weston’s are all adopted. Adoption holds a very special place in our hearts and has been a defining part in the lives of some of those we love most!
It is extremely important to us that your child knows his/her roots and the amazing sacrifice that you made. Your child will always know that your decision was the most selfless act in the world. We created this book as a way for you to see if we would be a good match for you and the future you envision for your child. We hope that we have conveyed to you our sincere belief that your child will always be a precious gift entrusted to our loving care.
With love and gratitude,
Kearin & Keith
UPDATE: Sarah and Anna are matched with a child!
Dear Birthmother,
Words cannot describe how grateful we are that you are taking the time to read through our profile. We know that through this selfless act, you may be facing a very difficult decision. As you read through our profile, we want to let you know that we intend to raise your child so that they always know that their family was chosen out of love by their birth mom. We are committed to raising this precious child in a home surrounded by incredible love, endless opportunities for adventure, and lots and lots of laughs. We have been dreaming of being mommies since the day that we met, and we are so excited for the journey that lies ahead. Thank you again for opening our book. We are looking forward to meeting you!
With Love,
Sarah and Anna
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