Dear Loving Birthmother,
Hi! We are Kevin and Jill and we’re honored to be considered in your adoption plan. We hope to expand our family by welcoming a new little one. We thank you for spending some time to take a closer look at our life story. We cannot imagine the emotions that you are experiencing right now. We both honor and admire your courage and your choice in choosing life for your child. If we are so blessed to be chosen to raise your child, we promise to faithfully teach him/her about Jesus and His love, and encourage, guide and support your child through life. Whatever you decide, our prayers are with you and your baby.
Our Story & Life Together: Kevin and I met on a blind date and we’re living proof that blind dates can and do work! We have been married for over ten years. A few years into our marriage we learned of our issues with infertility. Our wish and love for children was so great, we feel on our knees seeking God for an answer. Two years ago, God answered our prayers, blessing us with our son Jack through adoption.
Jack is a terrific two-year-old who is the apple of our eyes. He is a sweet boy filled with so much love and a passion for adventure. Each week we take day trips to the museum, the zoo or community children’s events. We love taking vacations a few times a year and have recently rented homes near Lake Michigan and visited Boston, Wisconsin and Disney World. Jack also enjoys swim class, gymnastics, music classes, and children’s activities at our church. Jack anxiously awaits the arrival of a baby brother or sister. He practices being a big brother with his baby doll. He always gives his baby many hugs, making sure he is fed and perfectly tucked into bed. We know Jack will make a wonderful brother!
About Kevin a/k/a Daddy (by Jill and Jack): Kevin is a loving husband and an amazing father who honors God with all his heart. Kevin has a strong work ethic and provides us with a comfortable lifestyle. Jack loves seeing his Daddy walk through the door after work and greets Daddy saying “I was missing you, how was your day?” After dinner the two usually play firefighter (rescuing stuffed animals from “dangerous” situations) or play with trains creating new rails for Thomas and his friends to ride. During the warm months, Kevin and Jack spend time outside playing ball, splashing and swimming in the pool and taking trips to the park in his wagon. Kevin is a loving and caring partner. We work together as a team, placing God center in our lives. I feel fortunate to have found a man who loves God and bases his life around biblical principles. He is an honest, loving, helpful and family-oriented man who thinks of Jack and I before himself. We are loved. I anticipate the day he can share the same love with another little boy or girl.
About Jill a/k/a Mommy (by Kevin and Jack): Jill is the most beautiful and caring person I have ever known. She makes a phenomenal wife and mom and Jack and I are so lucky to have her! She is loving, smart, patient, kind and always thinks of others before herself. She is my best friend. Jill also shines as a mother. Creativity is her gift. Whether it’s playing on the floor, baking cookies with Jack or reading to him from his Children’s Bible, it’s amazing to watch her play with Jack as she shapes each activity into fun-filled moments of learning. Jill loves to play the piano, singing silly songs while Jack joins in on his toy sax or drum kit. Jill’s creativity also flourishes in all the she plans. She is known around our neighborhood for coming up with the best family Halloween costumes. She is a planner and puts her all into everything she does. In addition to being my wife, Jack’s mother and a dedicated speech therapist, Jill is a terrific aunt and godmother to our nephews and one of our friend’s children. Her love for God and her positive nature keep me, Jack and all those around her smiling. When I hear Jack say, “I love you Mommy”, I feel grateful to have a devoted wife and mother to our son. I look forward to welcoming another child into our family. Jill is a natural at being a mother.
Jill's work as a Child Speech Therapist: Jill works a day-and-a-half each week with deaf children, children with autism and others with speech and language needs. Grandma babysits Jack while Jill is at work. Jill’s clients have offered kind words of appreciation for Jill’s attention and affection for their children.
* “Jill makes our daughter feel like she’s the most important person in the world.” -Lia’s Mom
* “My daughter was born deaf…Jill helps her so much and with her guidance our daughter is succeeding.” -Isabella’s Mom
* “Jill has such a kind, nurturing demeanor that she exhibits while working with our son.” -Colin’s Mom
Home and Community: We live in a lovely four-bedroom home that’s perfect for family life. Our neighborhood is filled with young children holding lemonade stands and playing outside. We have playdates with Jack’s friends often. We are part of a close-knit community with wonderful schools, dozens of parks, a paved walking trail to a lovely downtown and many other amenities suited for children.
Our Extended Family and Openness: One of our greatest blessings is the love that we share with our family. We were both raised in Christian homes where God was the central focus in our upbringings. In raising our son, we are instilling the same values that our parents placed in us. We both have two loving parents and one sister each that love and support us. We also have a large extended family with lots of little cousins that Jack enjoys playing with! Our parents, sisters and nephews all take an active part in loving Jack. We know that this will be true with your baby. Adoption is held close to our hearts as we understand that a child is a selfless gift. We feel fortunate to have an open relationship with Jack’s birthparents. We were able to get to know his birthparents through multiple meetings prior to Jack’s adoption. We exchange text messages and e-mails---and developed a personal e-mail account sending frequent updates and photos about Jack. Jack knows he is loved by his birthparents and us! A picture of his birthparents is proudly placed on his nightstand and it always will be. Jack loves seeing and hearing about them. When saying Jack’s bedtime prayers each evening, we thank God for our son and Jack’s birthparents. With that said, we respect your desired level of openness. If you so choose, we would love to have the opportunity to talk or meet with you before the birth of your baby. We promise to pray for you as you make this decision.
Our Promise: Your child will be loved. Your child will be cherished, nurtured and adored. Your child will grow up in a home where adoption is celebrated. He or she will know about you, your love and your selfless decisions. We will share God’s love, and provide a big loving, caring family, filled with grandparents, aunts, uncles, plenty of young cousins and a big brother who is as proud as can be. We know that God makes families of all different styles and shapes and we believe He has placed us on your path. We are grateful to know He’s in control and is guiding the way. Thank you for taking a peek into our lives. Thank you for your kind, caring and loving heart. We look forward to meeting you. We will be forever grateful if you decide to trust us with this incredible blessing and gift. God bless you!
With Love,
Kevin, Jill and Jack
Facts About Our Family
Location: | Chicago |
*The location where the adoption agency’s office is. | |
State: | Illinois |
Neighborhood: | Suburban |
Children: | Adopted Children |