Dear Expectant Mother
We are James and Kevin from San Francisco, California.
Thank you so much for considering us to be the parents of your child and getting to know us a little better. We share the dream of starting our family through adoption.
Adoption has been a big part of our lives as we were growing up and as adults. James and his brother and sister were adopted at birth. We both have adopted brothers and sisters, and we have siblings who have also adopted children.
We have very strong ties with our families, which is one reason why we are choosing an open adoption, so our child will always know and value your love, courage and inspiration. We both have big hearts and unique life experiences and want to share our love, laughter, and guidance with a child. We truly admire your decision and hope you will give us the opportunity to fulfill a part of our lives that we have longed for most of our lives.
About Us and Our Values
When we met eight years ago we both knew fairly early on in our relationship that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. We share the same values, complement each other well and have a special bond. Family and friends are very important to us. We come from large families and enjoy visits, family events and the holidays. There are always lots of kids, good laughs and family fun. Many of our closest friends have children, several of whom were adopted, and we love spending time with them, and are always willing babysitters.
We are fun-loving, respectful with each other and very good-humored. We enjoy life, are comfortable with ourselves, enjoy being together and can't wait to share our love, values and experiences with a child. We like cooking, going out to dinner, being with friends, doing charitable work and just spending time together. Spending time outdoors is important to us. We both enjoy the beach, hiking and any type of physical activity that inspires healthier living.
We have very strong values and ethics. We believe in doing things right, treating people with respect and being role models, particularly for younger people. Both of us started our own businesses and have a strong work ethic. We work hard but also ensure there is plenty of balance so we can enjoy our lives. We love to travel and see new places, people and cultures. Whether here in the U.S. or around the world, we always enjoy learning about history, visiting friends and family that live in different places or meeting new friends along the way.
We have made it a tradition to do something every year with at least one niece or nephew - taking them to a special place with us or bringing them to San Francisco to visit. It's a special way to share our lives, build stronger bonds and teach the importance of family.
About James
I was born in California, the son of an American Birthmother and a foreign exchange student Birthfather (from Saudi Arabia). The adoption agency placed me with my family because my parents had traveled extensively and understood the culture of my heritage. I have learned from my parents an appreciation for all kinds of people and cultures.
I grew up in Long Beach, California. As a teenager I loved taking the bus to the beach to body surf. I attended college in Southern California and earned by BA in Speech Communication. During college I rekindled my love of travel and other cultures and spent a summer on a work-study program in Switzerland and the backpacked around Europe. At 21, I moved to Amsterdam where I lived for two years. I still have friends there and am fluent in Dutch.
When I returned to the US, I built a career in sales and then decided to focus on real estate. I love what I do. I have flexibility in my schedule that allows me to plan my work around my life instead of the other way around. Kevin and I both work partially at home and have flexible schedules. I enjoy running, skiing and volunteering in our community.
I have always wanted to have children, but in the context of the right relationship. I am excited about open adoption, because I have always known that I was adopted. What matters most is what is best for the child. Every child deserves love, understanding, support and honesty and needs that from all of the adults in his or her life.
About Kevin
I was born in Delaware and raised in Alabama. We have a very large and close family - five boys and one girl - and lots of spouses, aunts, uncles and cousins. When I was a teenager, our family grew even bigger when my Dad remarried and adopted his two stepchildren. Growing up we shared a love for the he outdoors, particularly hiking, camping on the beach and Boy Scouts with my Dad. We grew up near the University of Alabama and going to football games and sports events were important to us as a family and community. I think growing up in a large family helped shape my personality, which is very easy-going and light-hearted. I enjoy making people laugh.
I worked all throughout high school and college, helping pay for my education and gaining some important work ethics and values along the way. Initially, I couldn't afford college so right after high school I joined the US Air Force and spent 4 years active duty and then went to the University of Delaware, working full-time and also serving in the Air National Guard for 6 years. I graduated with a degree in human resources and communications.
I always have had a fascination with politics so right after college decided to move to Washington DC. That led to a career in public affairs and communications. Over the years, I have worked for elected officials including two presidents and a governor. Those experiences allowed me to travel all over the United States and around the world. Today, I manage my own media and public relations company. It's been a lot of hard work but I enjoy the challenge, flexibility in schedule and sense of accomplishment.
James and I are very close and best friends to each other. We share a wonderful, small network of loyal, dear friends who are very special and enjoy family events and family members visiting us. I love bringing people together and I am always the one trying to organize holidays, family reunions and get-togethers. I am still a sports fan and particularly enjoy watching Alabama football games with my brothers. I also enjoy theatre and gardening.
I have always wanted to be a father and start a family.
Where We Live
We live and work in San Francisco. There are two great parks within two blocks of our house including one of the largest in the city - a large park that is the entire top of the hill we live on. There is so much to do and explore in the area. We walk our Chocolate lab-mix puppy, Molly Brown, there almost every day. We have a 4 bedroom house that was built with a family in mind and the ability to have family and friends visit often. Thanksgiving, holidays and other occasions have been a blast with both of our extended families being together and sharing good laughs and building strong memories together. We have a large back yard with a big patio area, yard and garden.
Thank you!
We really appreciate the time you've taken to learn about us, our values, our life together, and our strong desire to start a family together. We are so excited about the prospect of becoming parents and will provide a child with a loving, nurturing home to live and grow up.
We would be so honored to be parents for your child through an open adoption. We respect an honor your decision and hope to learn more about you as well. We hope to hear from you soon and look forward to meeting you. Please feel free to call us toll free directly at 1-877-726-4055 or email us at jamesnkevin@gmail.com. You can also reach out to our friendly adoption attorney, Susan Romer, at 1-800-823-6788.
Sincerely,
Kevin & James
