Waiting Families
Bryan and Heather
Dear Birth Mother,
We’re Bryan and Heather and we are excited for you to get to know us. We’ve been married for eight years and are proud to live in Southwest Virginia. We already feel that we have a special connection to the adoption process because Bryan is an adopted child. We tried to have children for four and a half years, including infertility treatment, with no success. When we discovered that we could not biologically have children, the decision for adoption was obvious. Our desire to parent is deeply rooted in the fact that we would like to have a child of our own and also to share the wonderful opportunities we’ve been given.
We are a family of strong values, morals, and traditional beliefs. We’ve developed some very deep friendships with people who are parents and we are astonished by the amount of love people can give to a child. Both of our families live nearby and we choose to spend as much time as possible with them. We are surrounded by many nieces and nephews whom we love dearly.
Bryan is fully aware of the challenges of being an adopted child. His biological mother was 16 years old and made the courageous decision to give him the life she could not provide. He grew up in a home where his parents could not have children naturally. They were persistent and lucky enough to adopt two boys. Bryan feels that his mom and dad gave him a world of opportunities and never-ending love. If Bryan could say one thing to his birth mother, it would be “thank you.”
Bryan is a man of many interests, mostly revolving around the outdoors. His love for the outdoors comes from growing up on a family farm where his grandfather taught him the miracles of nature. He enjoys history, hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, and growing a garden. He is an Eagle Scout and has a Bachelors Degree from a university in Southwest Virginia. He is also involved in multiple civic groups and donates a lot of time and money to introduce youth to the outdoors.
Heather grew up in many different places, as her family moved a lot. She feels this helped her in some ways as she readily adapts to new situations and challenges. Heather’s passion is singing. She has been involved in music since she was very young. She sings in the church choir and in as many community activities as possible. She also enjoys reading, watching movies, camping, and traveling. She has an Associates Degree and a Paralegal Certificate from a major university in Northern Virginia. She works as a paralegal in a large law firm and is a state officer in an association for legal professionals.
As a couple we have learned to value each other and the different aspects that we bring into our marriage. We are very different, yet our goals for the future are the same. We have worked very hard to become financially stable and debt free. One of our great loves is to cook together. It gives us a chance to talk about our days and just enjoy each other. We also like to work on our house and feel the accomplishment of building a home together. We have one dog, Delia, and three cats, Kally, Punkin, and Sweet Pea.
We believe that we can provide a loving home in an environment that will nurture individualism along with a sense of personal responsibility. We live close to good schools and many enriching opportunities. Bryan’s mother has always been a stay-at-home mom and now provides daycare for our niece and is willing to help us in any way possible. Along with Bryan’s mother, there is a great support group of family and friends to help with raising a child.
After eight years of marriage, we believe we have the stability to welcome a child into our home. We have longed for the time when we can care for a child and teach him or her the important things in life. Our hearts are open and ready to welcome a new member of the family. We thank you for your incredible courage and the opportunity to share our life with you.
Bryan and Heather