We just put the finishing touches on our Match Letter! This is the letter that the birth moms & dads will see, along with about 40 other couples’ letters in the “Match Book”. We made it using a Microsoft Word template, and I think it turned out pretty good! This letter is basically the first glance that they’ll get, and if they like it they’ll tell the case worker to set up an initial meeting with us. Feels sorta like E-Harmony for babies. What do you think?
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Ryan & Lindsey,
Adoption is something near and dear to my heart. I have been praying for you two and this whole adoption process since I saw that you were doing that on Facebook. I can’t imagine 2 better parents. You see, I was adopted when I was 6 weeks old. I am so glad that I was brought up in a Christian home. I had parents who loved and served God, just like the two of you.
The letter that you wrote is awesome. I will continue in prayer for the both of you and your new baby. I am also praying for the birth Mom…for her strength and wisdom in this situation. When she reads the letter y’all wrote – she will know in her heart that y’all are the ones to be parents to her child. My best to you.
Dianne Turner
You remember me Ryan – Ashleigh Turner’s Mom? She will never forget Hume Lake – wish Brandi and Chaz had had the same opportunity to go there!!
I’d pick you guys for sure! 🙂
Hey Dianne, thanks for sharing part of your story! I haven’t forgotten about you guys.
Thanks Nicksta. I’d adopt you too man.
Do you remember when you always told your high school kids you’d name your first child after some of them?
I especially remember the name “artigas.”
haha, yeah Chris… I think “Artigas Guard” got vetoed by Lindsay Guard.
Ryan –
When you do get your baby – I am making y’all one of my famous Diaper Cakes….yes, I said Diaper Cake!!! Non-used variety! Check my business out on Facebook – its on my regular page and its called Adorable Xpressions. I am praying for y’all.
Always Smilin’,
Dianne
Phil 4:13
Hi, just randomly found your website, I just read this and well, I don’t have a baby but if I knew of a baby in need of a home I’d give it to you, I’ll keep you in my prayers. You guys will be blessed, love is a choice, adopting is a choice.
Thanks Indi, we got matched a while ago 🙂