Letters

Thank you for letting us share a glimpse of our lives with you. We are Samantha (Sam) and Jamie, and our story began in college when we were nineteen-years-old. Jamie made a “bunny-nose twitch” face at Sam and made her burst out laughing during a quiet part of a student leader meeting, and that forever sealed our fate. Our connection was instant, but our relationship would not flourish until we were adults with established careers. It was life’s “invisible string” pulling us back together, and it felt like coming...

Sam is a communication and talent specialist for a technology department, working from home. She’s been with her company for over a decade and loves her job. She gets to coordinate engagement events that make employees feel even more connected to the company.

Many people have trusted her with one of the most important days of their lives – their wedding. Sam was once a professional wedding coordinator, and also a wedding officiant! I am always impressed with her ability to command a room and make...

My husband is my favorite person. Three words that come to mind are witty, thoughtful, and reliable. He’s incredibly smart and misses nothing, which leads to his mischievous humor.

Jamie has a very kind heart. One year, while we were dating long distance, my birthday plans were canceled due to Covid. He took the day off work, drove to my house, brought flowers and cheesecake, and then pulled off a surprise "Zoom party" with my...

We live in a two-story home with a big yard, in a rural neighborhood nestled between a forest with hiking trails, and a gorgeous lake with a park and a playground. The location couldn't be better. Within a 5-10 minute drive, we have access to multiple schools, medical professionals, restaurants, and stores.

Our home has plenty of space, but we think it has a cozy feel, too. The open living room area has become a favorite spot where we often relax with our dog, Piper, especially during chilly winter evenings. Our...

We are blessed to have all our parents in our lives, and spend time with them as often as we can. Each one is unique but shares similar family values: family first, be kind, be resourceful, tell the truth, and try your best.

Sam has a brother, who is a professional musician – how cool is that? She grew up with a close extended family, seeing them weekly. As adults, things try to get in the way, but we make great efforts to connect and celebrate life’s events with them (weddings, kids birthdays, baby...

Our traditions come and go with the seasons. In fall, we enjoy football tailgates with friends. We visit a pumpkin patch every year – some years the carvings are more successful than others, but either way, we have fun. Every October we have a “creepfest movie marathon” where we explore all sorts of scary movies to get us excited for Halloween.

In winter we spend quality time with our families, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sam’s extended family gets together every year, gives...

Thank you for taking the time to learn about us, as you navigate this profoundly difficult decision. We deeply admire your courage and selflessness, in considering adoption. We’ve always hoped that one day we could experience parenthood, even though we weren't sure how or when our family would grow. We are eager to open our hearts and home to a precious little one through adoption and make many more wonderful memories together as a family.

We can’t wait to share our lives with a child, and we promise...