Dear Expectant Parent,

     We understand that you must be going through a roller coaster ride of thoughts and emotions.  We pray that you receive the guidance to make a decision that will bring you peace of mind and comfort.  If you have come to the decision to place your child for adoption, please consider us.  It would be a long awaited blessing to bring a child into our lives.  Your child will be raised with unconditional love and laughter, security, health, happiness and some spoiling from his/her grandparents.  We will support him/her to be the best person that he/she chooses to be.
    
     Children have always been a part of our lives both professionally and personally.   Michael graduated with a Teaching Certification in Secondary Science.  He went on to the SUNY College of Optometry on a full Scholarship from the US Army.  He also worked there as an Associate Clinical Professor. As a Colonel in the Army, Michael served both on active duty and in the Reserves. He has run a private practice in Optometry for the last 22 years. In his practice he works with children doing Vision Therapy (for visually related learning disabilities) and volunteering for the Lions Club going to local schools to do eye exams.   In his free time, Michael likes working on projects around the house and participating in the Lions Club.
    

    During my college years I dedicated much of my time to volunteering, working at daycare centers and in pre-schools for Migrant Farmers Children. I also volunteered at the School Radio Station. I graduated with an Elementary Education Certification N-6 and later, while teaching in a Montessori Pre-school, received my masters in Reading Specialization K-12. As Classroom teacher, tutor and Reading Specialist, I have taught Pre-K through 12th grade.  I find each age has its’ own special characteristics to enjoy.  In addition to my classroom time, I have loved being involved with after-school activities such as Cheerleading coach, bringing together middle school students and senior citizens for social activities, Reading fair/fund-raisers and being make-up artist for school plays.  During my free time, I like to, cook, play the piano, walk, work on craft projects and get together with my friends.  
      

    Michael and I have been together for eight and a half years.   We were introduced by two sets of mutual friends.  Michael came to my school to speak-where we got a sneak peek at each other.  We have merged our lives together making it a complete balance.  We are extremely close to our family and friends (who are an extension of our family).  While adding new friendships to our social circles, we have maintained our old friendships even as far back as elementary school.   We have had the pleasure of participating and watching our friends’ children grow. 
We enjoy doing just about anything which includes them; travel, dinner, beach, shows, festivals and entertaining at home. Our social interactions and babysitting have only increased our desire to adopt a child of our own.

     We have recently moved to a home, which is down the street from my parents, who are excited at the prospect of having a grandchild.  It is in a quiet, residential neighborhood full of children, yet within five minutes of shopping, schools and parks. Our social interactions and babysitting have only increased our desire to adopt a child of our own.

     We have filed a petition with the courts in New York to become certified as qualified adoptive parents.  This will allow us to pursue an independent adoption.  Our attorneys are dedicated to a fair and legal process.  If you would like, you may call our attorneys, Nina E. Rumbold and Denise Seidelman, toll free at 1-888-962-3001.  They are kind and easy to talk to.

     We promise to honor your role in your child’s life and to provide a nurturing, supportive environment filled with lots of opportunities and love.