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.
Rick and Leslie
Dear Expectant Mother,
Hello from San Francisco. We are Rick and Leslie. Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. We are excited about the possibility of becoming adoptive parents and look forward to growing our family. We admire your strength and courage and we understand this is a very difficult and important decision for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we wish you the best in whatever choice you make.
About Us
We have been happily married for ten years. We spent time developing our careers and looking for the right person-and we feel very fortunate to have finally found each other. We are supportive to each other, have a lot of fun together, and feel we are better people because we have each other. We have built a stable, comfortable life together, filled with family and friends, and are ready to welcome a child into our lives.
We both come from families with a strong commitment to marriage and family. Rick’s parents will celebrate their 55th anniversary this year. Although we lost Leslie’s parents fairly recently, her family remains very close. We have numerous siblings, nieces, and nephews who are almost as excited as we are about our plans to adopt. We also have very close friends that are like family to us. Our best friends have two small children whom we adore, and we get together often.
We enjoy traveling both in the United States and overseas and love learning other languages and cultures. We particularly love going to Italy, which has given us a great appreciation for art, history, and of course good food. We also love to go on day hikes, watch lots of movies and spend quality time with good friends and family.
Rick Talks About Leslie:
Leslie grew up in a town near San Francisco. The youngest of four kids, she grew up in an atmosphere of humor, music, and a great interest in all things “Hollywood”. In fact, her Dad owned a movie theater. Leslie loves to perform – she has a beautiful voice and entertains our friends with songs she writes. Leslie enjoys being at home and cooking delicious and healthy fresh food.
Leslie started out her professional career as a licensed psychiatric technician and worked with hospitalized children, adults and geriatric patients. She later obtained a degree in industrial arts/design and industry and returned again to school for court reporting. She just left a 15-year career as a licensed court reporter in anticipation of being a STAY-AT-HOME MOM.
Leslie is my best friend and soul mate. I knew after only a couple of dates that she was the person for me, and I don’t know how I got along before her. She is funny, sweet, thoughtful, a wonderful nurturer and is kind of a ham – there is always lots of music and laughter where she is. I can see what a loving, fun and nurturing mom she will be.
Leslie Talks About Rick:
Rick grew up with his close family of four in Los Angeles, California and a large extended family whom he saw frequently. As a kid, he was involved in singing in choirs, acting in plays and playing sports. He graduated from UCLA before moving to San Francisco where he obtained his Masters degree and began to build his career. His work as an environmental planner for our city gives him great satisfaction. Rick has lots of experience with children, as well, since he was a schoolteacher several years ago. He still remembers those children and has held on to a sweatshirt on which his students each wrote their names in colorful paint in appreciation.
Rick is a fun person to be around. His desire to experience other cultures and his capacity to learn is something I greatly admire. He is a gifted writer and keeps us current on all the news of the world. When we are not out exploring the Bay Area or traveling, Rick makes just staying home fun. He loves to entertain and be the chef on our backyard grill. He tends to our garden and is so proud of his beautiful plants. He’s also a big auto racing fan and attends racing events at our local tracks.
Rick’s compassion for others is boundless, and he is extremely giving of himself to his friends and family. He has close friendships from over 30 years ago which are very important to him. The idea of raising a child is something Rick is readily embracing and thrilled about. I know that he will be a wonderful father. He is full of life and energy, and will provide a child with an appreciation for learning about our world and with good values to guide him or her throughout life.
Where We Live:
We own a comfy, beautiful three-bedroom home in San Francisco, California, with a lovely garden. Although San Francisco is a big, modern city, with lots of culture and activity, the neighborhood we live in is quiet, with a small nearby shopping area, great schools, and a brand new library. There also is a nice park close by with a great playground and kid’s soccer field, a nature walk, and a summer camp. Our neighborhood has lots of other young families and we have close neighbors who are excited about our adoption plans.
Why We Wish to Adopt:
After finally finding each other and setting up our household, we decided to have a child but were confronted with the pain and frustration of infertility. It has been tough, but after some time and healing, we feel very positive about pursuing an adoption, and having the opportunity to share all the love and security that we have built together with a child, who we will fully and completely embrace as our own.
It seems in life that you learn the most about yourself when faced with difficult decisions and challenging situations. We feel this is certainly one of those times where we have grown together and find ourselves ready to receive the gift of a child. We are ready and excited to complete our family through adoption. We would love a child very much and be so thankful for the unselfish gift you would give to us. And you can be assured that we will provide a child with a solid, secure, loving household and every opportunity to grow as a person.
If you would like to get to know us better, please feel free to contact us directly at 1.866.867.7127 or email us at ricknles@earthlink.net. Or please call our friendly Adoption Attorney, Susan Romer, at 1.800.U.ADOPT.US (1.800.823.6788).
Take Care,
Rick and Leslie