You decide whether you would like to let them adopt your baby.

We are here for you to help make the decision that best suits your needs.

Dear Expectant Mother, 

We are Jim and Anne. Thank you  for reading our story. We know  you have important decisions to  make and our first wish is that you  find peace in these choices, now  and for the future. We would like  to learn your story and hope to  meet you some day soon. We wish  you courage, insight, love and  support in your journey ahead.

We sometimes say we have a long short story. Our first meeting was arranged by a  mutual friend in March 2002. We met in a little restaurant in Phoenix and talked with  ease for several hours. However, Anne lived in Phoenix and Jim lived in Los Angeles –  a bit far for driving dates. Still, destiny seemed to want to have a say. Not long after  our meeting, Anne’s work brought her to Los Angeles frequently for the next five months.  We spent more time together and our bond grew. We were married in December.  We eventually relocated to the San Francisco Bay area. We found a nice house in the  Oakland Hills, made a few interior changes and have settled down to life in the Rockridge  hills. The Bay Area is naturally beautiful, has endless cultural attractions and many  parks and recreation areas. Our neighborhood has lots of trees, lovely neighbors and  numerous children. Lake Temescal Park is just over the hill where we can hike, fish  and swim, and San Francisco waves to us from across the Bay. 

About Anne 

Anne is someone who is contagiously energetic. Since childhood she has been an active, outgoing, happy and goal oriented person.  She is except ionally generous and values her family and her many friendships. She excels in her work and is respected in her  field. Anne received her undergraduate and M.B.A. degrees from Northwestern Univers it y and now works as a senior finance executive for a large non-profit organization. She loves her job and is happy to be able to contribute to the well being of people  in Northern California.  Anne relaxes by cooking in our new kitchen, reading historical  fict ion, taking walks and hikes with Jim and Bella, our Lab,  playing an occasional golf game, going into San Francisco and  gardening in the back yard.  Anne was born and raised in Connecticut, the first born of three, with a sister and a brother. Both are married and have families.  Anne’s parents live both in Connecticut and Florida. 

Jim on Anne 

When I first met Anne, I knew I had met someone special. Her eyes sparkled, her smile was genuine, and we conversed and laughed easily. We had similar interests and philosophies about life and we both had been explorers and adventurers over the years. Since we met, we have traveled many paths  together, some more difficult than others, but she always loves unconditionally. One reason is that she comes from a loving and very connected Italian family, and wants to duplicate the same feeling for our family. Her energy is boundless, devotion endless and she has a huge heart. I know Anne will be a terrific mother, and a very very happy one. 

About Jim 

Jim is a nurturing, wise, warm, outgoing, funny and creative man.  He enjoys photography, music of all types, hiking in the hills, biking, hitting golf balls, cooking on the grill, fixing computers and following his Cleveland sports teams.  After receiving his B.A. from Bowling Green University, Jim wanted a challenge and an adventure so he moved to New York City. He began a career in advertising and some years later,  relocated to Southern California. Now in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jim loves the stimulating and beautiful environment of Northern California.  Jim was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the oldest of four. His two brothers and sister all live in the Cleveland area. His parents live in Arizona. Despite the distance, his siblings and parents have stayed close. Jim (and now Anne) make regular trips to see Jim’s family whenever they can and Jim’s parents go back to Ohio to see their grandkids frequently. 

Anne on Jim 

Jim is my confidant and my best friend, and is much more than meets the eye. His depth of character, passion for living and willingness to try new things never ceases to amaze me. Jim is more intuitive, patient, understanding, caring and funny than anyone I have ever met. His grasp of current events always makes for good conversation and his favorite phrase lately is “Let’s just go with the flow, Honey.” Jim’s ability to relate to kids is also impressive.  He seems to “get” them, and they “get” him. It’s fun to watch them talk, laugh and occasionally carry on. I cannot wait till the day he becomes a father.  It will be the greatest thing.

Bella

When we bring a child home, perhaps our Labrador Retriever, Bella will be most excited. She is gentle, friendly and a perpetually happy dog who loves everyone she meets. At our home in Los Angeles, she could not wait to go out to play with the neighborhood children. She is smart, well behaved and loves to chase balls all day long. Bella will be a guardian angel to the child we bring into our lives. 

Our Life and Values 

On our first date, we sensed quickly we should be together. Since then we have worked to create a life that includes a comfortable home, a strong and trusting relationship, open and honest communication and above all, mutual respect. We seek balance in our lives and take time to enjoy nature and the community around us.  We want the same for our child – to enjoy the outdoors like going to Temescal Lake to fish and swim, to hike with us, to travel, to learn and grow and have a fulfilling life. We were active in a church in Los Angeles and are seeking a compatible spiritual home in Oakland. Jim will be the stay-at-home dad, with additional support from many friends and family. An essential belief we hold is that our child will be a part of our family, no matter where he or she comes from. We will handle the challenges of parenting with honesty, sincerity and wisdom. We will promote for our child a feeling of being loved, special and safe all through their life. We know of no other way to cultivate and nurture our family. 

Our Message to You 

We look forward to nurturing, supporting, teaching and encouraging your child – to raise him or her to be loving, wise and thoughtful.  We especially look forward to meeting you because you are very important to us. Your courage and wisdom provide us with the ability to create our family through adoption. We know you have much to think about and we wish you strength, peace of mind and hope as you make a very difficult decision, not just for your child, but also yourself.  We would love to meet you and answer any questions you have of us. You are in our thoughts.

Sincerely, 
Anne & Jim

You can easily reach us by calling our toll-free number 1.866.291.1323 or e-mail us at  AnneJimAdopt@yahoo.com or, call our adoption attorney Susan Romer in San Francisco at  1.800.823.6788  We look forward to meeting you!