To whom it may concern...
Dear Friend.....
Dear Birth Parents...
and the only thing that feels right is...
Dear Hero,
Thank You for taking the time to get to know us a little. Clark and I have been married for 14 years. We dated for 4 years before that so it is official… I have now loved him for more than half my life. We were blessed with a son, Carter, who is 7. He is in first grade, active in sports, getting ready to be baptized and excited to be a big brother. Clark works hard to provide for our family and is active in his calling at church that keep him busy, but he always finds time to spend with his family. Tracie works part time while Carter is at school, and owns her own business in digital design and photography. One of our favorite things to do as a family is relax and play board games! We also Snowmobile, Camp, four-wheel, hike, and enjoy bike riding as a family.
If you were to walk
through our home you may notice a common theme… Hero’s! From the time Clark was little he loved
everything Superman. Then, when I came
into the picture, I became a fan too.
The theme of Super Hero’s is one that has followed us wherever we
go. It has made us terrific friends,
cute pictures, and even home décor. Our
Son Carter has continued our love and just in time with the come-back of
Superman, Ironman, and the Avengers. You may be wondering why we are starting
our letter off with this unlikely topic, and there are several reasons.
First,
we consider you a Hero. Whether you
decide to place with us or not, you are demonstrating a level of bravery,
courage, and selfless sacrifice like no one else can comprehend. You will always be a Hero in our home.
Second,
is there a better adoption story than Superman?
You can’t help but love Martha and Jonathan Kent, but Clark Kent would
not have grown into the Hero that he is without the influence and love of his
birth parents as well. They sent him to
Earth because it was better for him and saved his life, but they also knew the
force of good he could be for the planet.
I know that by deciding to place your baby in our home you will be
showing that same level of love and will bless our family beyond measure.
Clark and I have an amazing family. We live close by to all our siblings and
parents. Knowing how close we are, we
also realize that your decision to place your child in our home is a decision
that will affect many of your friends and family. When Carter was little, one of his favorite
songs was from a show called “Signing Times”.
When I think of your family I hear the words in my head “My mom has a
mom and she’s my grandma. My Dad has a Dad, and he’s my Grandpa… There are many,
many people who love me. “We know that there are many people who love and want
what’s best for your child. What a blessing
it will be for him/her to have so many
people that love and want what’s best for them.
We have always had a testimony of adoption. The spirit always told me that this would be
a path we would be on someday. It is not
a path that we are saddened about. We
feel honored and grateful for the spiritual experiences, answers to prayers and
even the trials that have brought us here.
The time is now. There is no
doubt in our hearts that our family is ready for what Heavenly Father has in
store for us. We pray for you and your family.
May you be blessed and the Spirit be with you.
With our
fondest love,
Clark,
Tracie and Carter
