Dear Expectant Mother:
Thank you so much for taking the time to read our letter. We respect your decision to consider adoption and we admire your courage and strength in choosing the right people to adopt your child. We feel very fortunate that you may be considering us to raise your child.
In May 2006, we were blessed with a precious baby through open adoption and now we have a sweet, energetic, adorable little boy named Robin. Our lives have been deeply enriched through the addition of a child. Family is very important to us and we feel the time is right to expand our family once more. Our own childhood experience of growing up, not only with two loving parents but also with siblings, has given each of us an important foundation in life and taught us about companionship and sharing. We would like our children to grow up with this same experience.
Our Story
We are Conny and Holger. We grew up in Germany and have known each other for more than 12 years. We both love to swim and met early morning at the pool where we instantly became friends. Soon we fell in love and after dating for five years, we married in early 2001. We are a very romantic, happy, and stable couple, best friends to each other, and love spending time together enjoying our many common interests.
More than eight years ago, we moved to San Francisco from Germany to extend our professional knowledge and to live permanently in the United States. In November 2007 we moved to Indianapolis for an exciting new job opportunity for Holger. Since we love to travel, every year we spend at least two months in Europe and, of course, we make trips to California, Utah, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, and other states, exploring America's wonderful parks and reserves. We are eager to share these moments with our next child too.
We feel blessed to live in a wonderful and very safe neighborhood 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis and especially appreciate the openness and kindness of the people. It is an ideal place to raise children, with lots of parks, libraries, and plenty of opportunities for indoor and outdoor activities. Most importantly, the community has a great school system. We are lucky to have many friends with children in our neighborhood so our children will have plenty of playmates.
A Little About Conny (by Holger)
There is no doubt that Conny is the love of my life. She is a wonderful, fun-loving wife to me and a compassionate and generous woman to others. Conny is a very warm, dedicated, and thoughtful mother. She gives so much love to Robin and there is no doubt that she will extend her love to our next child.
Conny grew up in a small and peaceful German village, in a warm and loving family. Both her parents are musicians who taught their children to play various instruments. We both appreciate music very much and I spend many happy hours listening to Conny playing the guitar or the mandolin.
Conny has a M.A. in Social Work and took care of children in foster care situations. In California she continued to work until Robin was born. We are fortunate that she is now able to be a stay-at-home mother.
A Little About Holger (by Conny)
Holger is a warm, romantic, and caring husband. I especially appreciate his reliability, honesty, openness, and helpfulness. We share a healthy lifestyle which includes not only a nutritious diet but also many outdoor activities including running, hiking, biking, and just gardening in our backyard. Holger grew up playing the piano, and at night we often play music together.
Holger was blessed by a happy childhood in a loving and nurturing family with two sisters. Both of his parents were closely involved in his life.
Holger is a very good father to Robin. Thanks to his flexible work schedule we are able to spend lots of time together as a family.
Holger has a M.S. in the Life Sciences area and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology. In California, he worked as a scientist at Stanford University Medical Center. Today he works for one of the most successful pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. In his professional life, he dedicates his time to fighting diabetes and other diseases. While he is a hard-working man, his first priority is his family, a value he learned as a child from his own father.
About Robin
To see Robin growing and developing every day is a wonderful blessing to us. He is a very happy boy, is outgoing and loves to engage with people of all ages. He likes to be outside, going on adventures, playing with sand, climbing, swimming, or riding his bike. Robin is an exceptionally social child who loves being together with other children, and we know that he will be a fantastic older brother. We are raising Robin to be bilingual. He speaks both English and German. Besides the big advantage to communicate in two languages, this, and his dual citizenship, offers him the unique opportunity to choose one day whether he studies at universities in the US or in Europe.
Family, Friends & Pets
We remain in close contact with our relatives in Germany and meet regularly for family reunions. We also stay in touch with goods friends from all over the world. We feel very lucky to have such a reliable and loving network of people.
We also have a beautiful cat named Toulouse. He is a breed called British Shorthair and is the most friendly and peaceful creature in the world. Toulouse is gentle with children and now Robin's best friend.
Values
Our parents taught us the importance of family, education, respect for others, kindness, and commitment. These values have become cornerstones in our relationship.
We communicate well with each other, are able to admit when we are wrong and forgive one another. We look forward to sharing our love and these values with another child and supporting our children in whatever endeavor they undertake.
We also have a strong faith in God and will raise our children with Christian beliefs.
In addition, we plan on providing the best education for our children and encourage them to develop individual talents and skills, which we believe will help in developing healthy and happy.
Finally...
We know you want the best family environment and opportunities to be provided for your baby and we are committed to making that happen. Your baby will grow up in a nurturing, stable, and financially secure home filled with warmth and love. We will foster a strong sense of family, an understanding of the importance of education, and encouraging her or him to passionately pursue her or his talents. Your child will speak two languages fluently and have lots of opportunities to travel to see all the wonderful places our world offers. Lastly, she or he will have lifelong support of loving parents and, importantly, an older and caring brother. Thank you again for giving us the chance to tell you about ourselves and our hopes for adopting a second child.
If you would like to get to know us better or meet us, you can reach us directly at our toll-free number: 1-800-920-2249. You are also welcome to email us at Conny.Holger@gmail.com. If you prefer, you may also call our adoption counselor, Maggie Benz at 1-800-869-1005 (toll free) or our adoption attorney, Susan Romer, at the Law Offices of Adams & Romer at 1-800-U-ADOPT-US (1-800-823-6788, toll free) or e-mail her at adamsromer@aol.com.
We look forward to meeting you and wish you peace in your decision.
Warmly,
Conny, Holger and Robin
