Dear Birthmom
Dear Birthmom
First, we want to express our deepest respect for you. We can only imagine the weight of the decision you are facing and the many emotions that come with it. In considering adoption, you are showing incredible strength, love, and courage. This path is not an easy one, and it comes from a place of deep care for your child.
Our decision to pursue adoption grew out of both hope and reflection. We have always dreamed of becoming parents and providing a child with a loving, stable, and supportive home. To us, parenting means being present through life’s joys and challenges, offering guidance, consistency, and unconditional love.
Our journey to adoption has been shaped by our experience with IVF. We were blessed with six embryos—three did not implant, and we later experienced the heartbreak of three miscarriages. While this journey brought loss, it also brought clarity. It showed us how deeply we want to be parents and how much love we have to give. Through it all, we grew stronger and more certain that building our family through adoption was right for us.
Choosing adoption is about opening our hearts to a new beginning. We know this journey is not ours alone. You have given this child life, and we honor that deeply. If chosen, we would welcome your baby with open arms and cherish them as our own.
We recognize that this decision can hold many emotions, and we respect them all. Whatever choice you make will come from love for your child. Your trust is a gift we would never take lightly, and we promise to care for your child with dedication, compassion, and love.
Our decision to pursue adoption grew out of both hope and reflection. We have always dreamed of becoming parents and providing a child with a loving, stable, and supportive home. To us, parenting means being present through life’s joys and challenges, offering guidance, consistency, and unconditional love.
Our journey to adoption has been shaped by our experience with IVF. We were blessed with six embryos—three did not implant, and we later experienced the heartbreak of three miscarriages. While this journey brought loss, it also brought clarity. It showed us how deeply we want to be parents and how much love we have to give. Through it all, we grew stronger and more certain that building our family through adoption was right for us.
Choosing adoption is about opening our hearts to a new beginning. We know this journey is not ours alone. You have given this child life, and we honor that deeply. If chosen, we would welcome your baby with open arms and cherish them as our own.
We recognize that this decision can hold many emotions, and we respect them all. Whatever choice you make will come from love for your child. Your trust is a gift we would never take lightly, and we promise to care for your child with dedication, compassion, and love.
Our Story
Our love story began online in 2012, when a simple conversation turned into something unexpectedly meaningful. What started as casual chats quickly grew into a strong friendship. We became best friends, sharing everyday moments, dreams, and challenges, always supporting each other through every season of life. Over the years, our bond deepened, built on trust, laughter, and genuine understanding.
In 2018, we realized our connection was more than friendship. Taking that step into dating felt natural, as our foundation was already strong. Our relationship flourished as we learned how to grow together, communicate openly, and choose each other every day.
In 2019, we decided to spend our lives together and were married, celebrating not just our love but the journey that brought us there. Since then, our relationship has continued to grow, strengthened by friendship, commitment, and a shared vision for the future.
In 2018, we realized our connection was more than friendship. Taking that step into dating felt natural, as our foundation was already strong. Our relationship flourished as we learned how to grow together, communicate openly, and choose each other every day.
In 2019, we decided to spend our lives together and were married, celebrating not just our love but the journey that brought us there. Since then, our relationship has continued to grow, strengthened by friendship, commitment, and a shared vision for the future.
Our Extended Family
Family has always been at the heart of our lives. Rachel grew up in a big city with her mom, brother, and sister, and some of her favorite memories are monthly trips to her family’s farm, where grandparents, a great uncle, and many relatives would gather together. Josh grew up in the small town we now call home, surrounded by his parents, sisters, and nearby grandmas, with regular trips to visit extended family in northern Iowa. Today, we cherish continuing these traditions. One of our favorite places to be is Rachel’s family farm, visiting her grandma, and aunt, along with spending time with the horses, donkeys, and mules that make the farm so special. These trips often include Rachel’s mom, sister, brother-in-law, and nephews. We also love traveling to Iowa to stay connected with family there. When we’re not visiting loved ones, you’ll find us cheering on Rachel’s nephews at baseball games and dance recitals. Our friends are our chosen family and some of our greatest supporters. They are excited to welcome a child into our growing community, and we love supporting their children at sporting events, too.
Our Home
We live in a quiet town just outside of a metro area in Missouri. Our home sits in a neighborhood near the downtown square, where many community events are held. We are within walking distance of trails and our town park. Our neighborhood is filled with the friendliest neighbors, who are growing their families too. The downtown area hosts many events through the spring, summer, and fall, including monthly car shows that we enjoy walking, the county fair, and a railroad festival. Our single story home is cozy and full of love from our dogs waiting for our family to be complete with a human sibling.
Our Journey to Adoption
Some of our favorite adventures aren’t about traveling far, but about sharing meaningful experiences together. Concerts are a highlight for us, blending our love for music with the excitement of live performances. Singing along, feeling the energy of the crowd, and making memories to our favorite songs always brings us joy.
We also cherish attending events for our nephews. From school activities to sports games and special milestones, being there to support them means everything to us. These moments strengthen our family bond and fill our hearts with pride.
Sporting events are another favorite, whether cheering from the stands or celebrating a big win together. Through concerts, family moments, and sporting events, our adventures are full of laughter, connection, and unforgettable memories.
We also cherish attending events for our nephews. From school activities to sports games and special milestones, being there to support them means everything to us. These moments strengthen our family bond and fill our hearts with pride.
Sporting events are another favorite, whether cheering from the stands or celebrating a big win together. Through concerts, family moments, and sporting events, our adventures are full of laughter, connection, and unforgettable memories.
Fun Facts
About Rachel
Education
Specialist in Education
Favorite Hobby
Making T-Shirts
Favorite Sport
Baseball
Favorite Music Group
Rascal Flatts
Favorite TV Show
Friends or Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Subject in School
English Language Arts
Favorite Tradition
Christmas at my family farm
About Josh
Education
Bachelors
Favorite Hobby
Love to read
Favorite Sport
Football
Favorite Music Group
Jacks Mannequin
Favorite TV Show
Big Bang Theory
Favorite Subject in School
Political Science
Favorite Tradition
Going to Arrowhead