A Heartfelt Letter to You,

It feels a little weird for us to be writing this letter to you without knowing who you are. We hope that we have the opportunity to meet you.

We understand that the path you tread is lined with emotions and uncertainty, and we hold space for you in our hearts. We can’t imagine the mixed emotions and tough choices you’re grappling with. But one thing’s for sure: your love for your little one is unwavering.

We are grateful for your willingness to get to know us and are excited to share our story with you. Our hope is that as you learn more about us, you will see our love for each other, our desire to grow our family, and our commitment to being loving parents.

Thank you for taking the time to read our profile.

-Holly and Adam

Life threw us a curveball in 2016 when we discovered we wouldn’t be able to naturally have our own children. IVF was an option; however, after spending time thinking about our next steps, we decided IVF was not something we wanted to pursue. We wanted to build our family through adoption. We’re thrilled to start this journey and embrace our future family with open arms.

We hope to have an open adoption, the kind where we can share all the precious moments and milestones. We’re not just celebrating for ourselves but with you too, because you’ll always be a part of this story.

We want you to feel at ease in deciding what works best for you. We get it, life can be unpredictable. But we promise to be flexible and adjust how our adoption journey looks based on your comfort level. We’ll always keep our word and never waver on our commitment to you.

In 2015, we were introduced on a blind date, despite both of us taking a break from dating. We agreed on the date with the belief that we were meeting someone who shared common interests.

Adam arrived at Holly’s house and had the opportunity to meet her entire family before their date. They spent the evening at Dave and Busters, and after realizing they didn’t want the night to end, they attempted to catch a movie at the theater but failed. The next stop was an indoor trampoline park, and by the end of the night, they both felt that this was “it.”

As they say, the rest is history.

We’re two peas in a pod when it comes to hobbies: photography, woodworking, and movie marathons are our jam. But, personality-wise, we’re as different as night and day. Whenever we have a disagreement, we sit down at the table and work on a puzzle together, as it’s impossible to stay angry at someone while puzzling.

Holly works from home as a Senior Manager for Philips Healthcare in Quality and Regulatory. She has been part of the same company for 14 years and has, over this time, grown her career. The best part of her job is the ability to impact the lives of patients.

Adam is a highly skilled master plumber for a local plumbing company. He has been in the field for over a decade and takes great pride in teaching the trade to his apprentices.

Family is the most important thing in life, and we want to grow ours by not only adding a child but also opening our hearts (and hopefully lives) to you as well. We are excited to open our hearts and our lives to you, and hope that our child will have the opportunity to grow up with a connection to their biological parents.

We strongly believe in the value of maintaining this relationship, allowing our child to explore their roots and discover their heritage. It is vital for our son or daughter to always know that they are adopted, and that they have two families who adore them unconditionally. We believe that an open adoption is key to ensuring that our child never questions who they are.

I grew up in Salem NH, with an older sister and an older stepbrother. My sister often FaceTimes me so I can see my niece and nephews, and my brother and I keep in touch regularly.

A social butterfly, I thrive by spending time with friends. While bars used to be our go-to spot, we now prefer hanging out at one of our homes.

I’m a fan of relaxing activities like playing video games or watching movies on the couch with Holly and our dogs. We got a couch that’s big enough for everyone, so no one feels left out – the boys were especially offended when they didn’t have room to lounge!

Holly and I realized early on that family is extremely important to us; they are our backbone and our happy place. Home just isn’t home without family. I can’t wait to share all the things I love, especially our families, with our child someday.

Adam, in Holly’s words:

“Adam has an uncanny ability to quickly learn anything he picks up. He’s someone who has a wide range of skills. He’s extremely loving and protective of those he loves. I was sick a few years ago, and he would drive three hours to visit me, even if only for a few hours, and would then drive three hours back home. When he came, he would bring me my favorite snacks, so I wasn’t stuck eating hospital food. He has always been a strong person, but is never afraid to show his emotions. He is a wonderful man.”

Five Things Adam Loves:

• Relaxing
• Video games
• Helping friends and family
• Chocolate chip cookies without chocolate chips
• Photography

I am the second of four children and grew up in Massachusetts. Throughout my life, I have always been driven and eager to learn new things. To keep myself engaged, I have started woodworking, gardening, working on improving my photography skills, and even earned my EMT license.

Currently, I work full-time from our home, which allows me the flexibility to take breaks and spend time with our dogs. This arrangement is especially helpful as it will allow me to be home with our children when they are young.

During my leisure time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, hiking, visiting the library to find new books, and capturing moments with our dogs through photography. Spending time with Adam and doing things together is something that I enjoy- he keeps me laughing.

I have always wanted to be a mom. As a child, I would spend hours playing ‘house’ with my sisters, and my baby dolls were always by my side. I look forward to the day when I become a mother and experience all the joys that come with it.

Holly, in Adam’s words:

“Holly is the strongest woman I know and yet somehow manages to stay positive no matter what life throws her way. She exudes this unbelievably peaceful love when she is around children. She is going to be an incredible mother to our children one day. Holly is fiercely loyal to those she cares about and will do anything to help anyone who needs help.”

Five Things Holly Loves:

• Bane and Rigg
• Any outdoor activity, preferably being in a hammock
• Reading a good book
• Being with family
• Moon pies

Thank you for taking the time to read about our family and considering us as you make this difficult decision. We are excited to fill the pages of our story with many more memories and adventures in the future. If you choose to entrust us with raising your child, we make the following promises to you:

Your child will be surrounded by love, not just from us, but from our friends and family as well.

We will be there to support and encourage them every step of the way as they pursue their dreams.

We will foster a love for learning and provide them with every opportunity to create a bright future.

We will be open and honest with them about the sacrifices you made and celebrate who they are and where they came from.

We will lead by example and teach them the importance of forgiveness, kindness, and respect.

We will respect you and work with you to create an open adoption plan, and we will respect how this looks to you.

Your child will experience life to the fullest, from exploring the world to exciting adventures, and building cherished memories.

We are committed to creating a loving family and hope you will be a part of it. We look forward to the opportunity to meet you and develop a relationship.

One of our favorite quotes sums it up best:
“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”

ALL OUR LOVE,

Holly and Adam