Dear Birthparent,

You truly are one of the most courageous individuals in the world today.  We admire your selfless act of bravery as you consider placing your child into a loving adoptive home.  Young spirits, like your unborn child, deserve the best this world has to offer, and we feel that these choice spirits are placed into those loving homes that would best meet their temporal and spiritual needs.  As prospective adoptive parents we are honored to have you learn more about us, and pray that if prompted you would consider us as the ideal family that you would want your child to be a part of.

Rebecca and I originally met as freshmen in high school, and although we never dated, we were good friends and attended common activities until going our separate ways after graduation.  During the six years after high school we finished degrees, entered careers, and Rebecca got married and had our two oldest boys.  At the time of Rebecca’s separation and the passing of my father we were both brought back to California, and it was soon thereafter that Rebecca boldly asked me out on our first date.  It didn’t take long for us to become more than friends and we were finally married in March of 2002.  

Soon after we married, we began the process of me adopting Rebecca’s two oldest boys Andrew and Michael.  We always knew that they spiritually belonged to us, and it has been a joy over the years to have many people comment on how much Andrew and Michael look like me.

    Rebecca and I both come from large families, and always knew that our family would continue to grow and become a large household of fun.  Over the last 10 years we have been blessed with Ethan, Jacob, and David.  Several months after David’s birth Rebecca and I were impressed that there would be one more child in our family.  However, Rebecca’s last pregnancy was high risk, and the dangers associated with another pregnancy were too great for her to carry another baby.

We have known several individuals that have been involved and blessed by the spirit of adoption and we were naturally drawn to the idea.  We knew that we would be adopting. The idea of welcoming a little girl into our home seemed like the natural way to round out our family.  If you select our family for the best place for your little girl we can guarantee that she will not only be loved and adored, but will also be protected by five loving older brothers who pray nightly for their baby sister.

Our family is deeply religious and prides ourselves on raising our children in a gospel centered home; where prayer, scripture study, and church attendance are a top priority.  We are also greatly concerned for their education and have made sacrifices to ensure that they attend the best schools in our area and help them attain the best marks they are capable of.

    Rebecca obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology which allowed her to obtain a job as a library associate, and was “story time lady” for the public library.  As our family began to grow, it quickly became a top priority for Rebecca to become a stay at home mom.  There has never been a day when we have regretted this decision, and we feel that our boys have been greatly blessed by having this daily nurturing opportunity.  In addition to maintaining our home Rebecca enjoys reading, spending time with the family, volunteering at our boys’ schools and church, and still finds time to maintain healthy adult relationships in women’s organizations and book clubs.  

    I obtained a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in teaching and am currently finishing my doctorate degree in business.  

I teach high school English which has not only provided for the monetary needs of my family, but has also given me the time to spend quality time with them.  I love being home early, and enjoy having common holidays with my children where we are able to enjoy being together.   As I finish up my doctorate degree, our family is anticipating a career change that will allow for greater opportunities.   In my spare time I love being actively involved outside, but mostly I enjoy watching every moment of my children growing up.  I love being involved in their activities and cherish the opportunities of going to their games, scouting activities, and other church outings.

Our family is blessed to live in a beautiful home in a family oriented neighborhood with lots of kids, and Rebecca’s loving parents only three doors away.  We have a great backyard with swing sets, toys, and a trampoline.  Our boys are constantly playing outside, and their friends love coming to our home.  We also dedicate part of our yard each year to gardening and recently we were able to raise a 210 pound pumpkin.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your situation and the courageous decision that lies before you.  We pray that you will be at peace with your decision and feel that you are doing what is best for your baby. We would love the opportunity to bring her into our loving home.

 

Thank you for your consideration,     Doug and Rebecca Pettit

A Center for Family Building

Law Office of Ted R. Youmans

Phone 714-408-2900 • fax 714-876-0061
www.center4familybuilding.com