Andy, Callie & Lucy
Dear Birthparent,
We must begin by saying that we cannot imagine what you are experiencing right now as you prepare for two courageous tasks – giving birth and putting your child up for adoption. We are humbled by your generosity, and we can’t find words that seem adequate to comfort and encourage you. The miracle of adoption leaves us speechless. Although we are strangers, our lives could intersect in the most profound way if you choos us to parent your child.
Our first experience with adoption occurred two years ago when we adopted ourdaughter. We met Lucy minutes after she was born, and we immediately loved hercompletely. During her pregnancy and hospital stay, we developed a real friendshipwith Lucy’s birthmother. She loves keeping up with Lucy’s progress via photos andphone calls. I tell Lucy that her birthmother prayed for parents for her baby, and weprayed for a baby – our prayers met in Heaven and made our family.
About Us
Let me introduce our family, Andy and Callie and our wonderful daughter, Lucy. Andy and I both grew up in East Tennessee, although we didn’t meet until we were in college at the University of Tennessee. We married in July of 1995 after dating for three years. This summer we celebrate our 10th anniversary, and we are both very thankful for our relationship. Because we married young, it feels like we have grown up together.
Andy and I always talked about having children, and we discussed adoption while we were dating. Adoption may seem like a strange topic for two college kids, but I have always wanted my family to “be a rainbow,” and I knew Andy was the right person for me when he shared my wishes. We did try to have a child naturally, but after encountering many fertility problems, we decided to pursue adoption. I wonder if God put the idea of adoption in our hearts early in our relationship to prepare us for the journey we would face. In December of 2002, our dreams were realized when we adopted Lucy. Now that Lucy is two and ready for “big sister duties,” we long for another baby. Andy and I are both second children, so we think that number two is extra special!
Our marriage works because we share common values. We are Christian, and we have been sustained by being part of a church community. Andy and I want our children to know how much they are loved, not just by us, but also by God.
Although our lives have not been perfect, so far our journey has been so much more good than bad. Andy and I have always been able to feel the presence of God in our lives, and we have trusted God to help us bring good out of every challenge yet. We have been blessed in many ways, and we long to share these blessings with another child.
