- Call us: 1-888-869-6859
- E-mail us: sarahandtom@email.com
- Contact our attorney David Baum:
- Within California: 1(818) 501-8355
- Outside of California: 1(800) 795-2367
- E-mail our attorney: adoptlaw@ix.netcom.com
To A Very Special Person,
Hi, we’re Sarah and Tom. First and foremost, we would like to say that the two of us understand what an important decision this is and we want you to know that we have great respect for your courageous and selfless choice. We hope that once you have had the chance to see inside our lives, you’ll have the confidence in placing your child with us, knowing fully that our family will provide a home filled with security and unconditional love for your unborn child. Our hearts are open to your baby.
Since we married several years ago, we’ve had great years filled with much laughter and happiness. We met in a ballroom dance class in Chicago and as we got to know each other through the dance class, we soon realized that our shared interests, values and respect for each would lead a committed relationship. Well, we were married soon afterward and looked forward to starting a family with very healthy, spiritually enriched, physically active, and well educated children.
Having moved to California in 2003, we now live in a family-oriented, close knit and diverse community in an exceptional school district northwest of Los Angeles. We bought our house with children in mind – 4 bedrooms and a large kitchen and family room where we could be together to share in activities such as doing crafts, homework, playing games, or just general family time. One sun-filled bedroom in particular is awaiting a healthy, happy baby, and we can’t wait for his or her arrival to start decorating this room to represent this baby’s true spirit. Both of us see our home to only be complete with children.
As for us, we grew up in families with similar Christian values and traditions – putting our faith in God first and living a life of integrity and compassion. I, Sarah, was born in England, but my South Asian Indian family immigrated to the United States when I was very young. Raised in Ohio with a dedication and emphasis on hard work and education as a cornerstone to success, I enjoyed a wonderful family environment complete with laughter, music, and close and caring relationships that always emphasized family first. In addition to my two parents and my younger brother, our family included many aunts, uncles, and cousins in the area and, although I never met my grandparents (who lived abroad), our baby will have the benefit of his or her grandparents living very close by. My immediate family lives in the Chicago area and Tom and I go back to see them as often as we can, which is usually a spring visit and then during the holidays. Now for a little bit of Tom’s background…
As mentioned earlier, I (Tom) was born and raised in northern California, south of San Francisco. Like, Sarah, my family immigrated to the U.S. from Europe and I also had the benefit of having extended family close at hand. I have one older brother who is married with two teenage boys, but since he’s in the military and moves quite often, we probably only have one opportunity a year to get together with them.
Family is, of course, very important to us both. When I met Sarah and got to know her, I knew she would be the perfect one to raise a family with. She always had the brightest of smiles, a great sense of humor, and she was bursting with energy and charisma. Over the last ten years since we’ve been together, I realize that I am truly blessed to be Sarah’s partner in life. She intelligent, fun, and has a heart of gold. Sarah is also creative, artistic, enjoys entertaining and socializing with friends, and is a self-described “foodie” who pours herself into one of the best expressions of her love – her cooking. During our time together, my love, respect and friendship for my wife only grows. To say that Sarah is my best friend doesn’t capture what she means to me and what she represents as a person. Her dedication to the well being of all those that she loves, her sensitivity to those that she does not even know (but still reaches out to help), and her charm, compassion, and nurturing spirit create the foundations for happiness and love she’ll share with a child.
My definition of love is personified by Tom. My husband has the sensitivity, empathy, self-awareness, and generosity of no other person that I know, which is why he is my best friend and will be the best friend, teacher, mentor, companion, and confidant for our son or daughter. A collegiate athlete (baseball) and successful business management consultant, Tom is a bit of 21st century “renaissance man” with many varied interest that include home improvement, engineering, entertainment, and all types of music. Raised as a true gentleman in the “old world” charm and culture of his German immigrant parents, he was instilled with the concepts of a strong moral compass, immaculate manners, a strong work ethic, and a sincere love and respect for family. I have seen this translated in so many ways but especially in his respect and appreciation for me as demonstrated in his support and encouragement for my development, self-evolvement, and personal well-being. I can not wait to see the day that his dreams become realities as he teaches his child to swing a baseball bat, takes the training wheels off the bike, and coaches the next “Tiger Woods” (boy or girl)!
How We Envision the Future…
As a family, we look forward to continuing with all that we care about and enjoy. Rooted in our Christianity, we look forward to the day the can share daily family meals of laughter, joy and spiritual growth. The both of us enjoy the benefits of being able to “shut down” over long weekends; traveling along the California coast up to the Bay Area, or slipping away to the desert heat of Palm Springs. We have been preparing for this moment for so long… thinking about baby names, envisioning the first step of a toddler, hearing their voice — staying up until all hours thinking about a future of love and well being. These are just a few of the things that we dream to share with the baby we adopt.
If, after reading this, you would like to talk with us, you can contact us toll free at 1-888-869-6859 or email us at sarahandtom@email.com. You could also contact our attorney, Dave Baum. Dave and his office staff have been a great support system for us and are extremely knowledgeable of the adoption process so we would encourage you to talk with Dave if you have any questions about the process as well. Dave is available toll free at 1-800-795-2367 or by email at adoptlaw@ix.netcom.com.
Thank you for taking your time in considering what we hope you’ll feel to be a fulfilling and complete family.
Our warmest wishes,
Sarah & Tom
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