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Daniel & Holly are hopeful adoptive parents from Ohio waiting to adopt a baby.

If you are pregnant and considering placing your child for adoption, please read the following Dear Birthmother Letter.

Dear Birthparents How can words express our gratitude for your considering us as parents for the child you love so much? Please know we have profound respect for your courage and selflessness. Whatever decision you make, we hope you find peace.

Since the day we fell in love, we've always dreamed of a large family with lots of laughter and little feet scampering through the house. Though the dream was delayed, our prayers have been answered twice now through the adoption of our two sons Carter and Noah. They have brought us more joy than we thought possible. We now hope to continue growing our family, to add more laughter and happiness in our home.

Our Story In Dan's words
The first thing I remember about Holly is that I thought she was out of my league. Fortunately, she broke her kneecap on our second date, which gave me the opportunity to hang around while she couldn't escape me! For some reason, she fell in love with me, and she's the best wife any man could ever hope to have. The way she cares for, teaches, and loves our sons, fills me with even more love for her. Holly has always sensed that a big family, a nice place to call home, and the warmth of being surrounded with loving friends and family was in her future. She words hard towards her goals and people love and respect her.

In Holly's words
One of the first things I fell in love with Dan for is his sense of humor. All of the other guys in the room faded away as I wondered who this funny guy was. He always keeps me laughing. A day doesn't go by that he doesn't show and tell me of his love.

I always knew Dan would be a great Dad and he proves me right everyday. Carter and Noah light up when they see their Daddy and the three of them can play together for hours. Dan is a very hands on kind of Dad, from changing diapers to reading bedtime stories. I could not ask for a better father for our sons and for any other little ones who come into our home. As soon as we started dating, I knew Dan was the one and he still is.

In our words
Partly what drew us together is how much we have in common. We were both teachers until Holly became a stay at home mom. Dan has his master's degree in Educational Administration and plans to move to the administrative side of education. We enjoy traveling (the beach is one of our favorites), visiting relatives, sports (especially basketball since it is Kentucky's unofficial religion!), attending plays and concerts, playing games, and reading together. We both have firm faith in God and his love for all of us. And of course, our sons have brought us closer than we ever knew was possible.

Our Family In Holly's words
One of the many reasons we want to have more children is that we both grew up in loving (and noisy) homes. I grew up in the beautiful hills of Kentucky in the middle of six sisters and one brother. Growing up, we were best friends and still are. Even though my brother didn't have a male sibling, don't feel too sorry for him. Although it took him about 30 years, he finally got a brother when my parents adopted four young children of Latino descent. Our family is very close and we visit each other often.

In Dan's words
I grew up in close family of three boys and two girls. During my childhood in Washington state, we would go for walks in the woods, play board games, and pick cherries from the trees in the backyard. Two main things I learned from my parents are a good sense of humor and a love of people.

In our words
Our little family of two became a family of three when our son Carter was placed in our arms, and we finally became parents. Our family grew again with our sweet Noah. We witnessed miracles when our boys came into our lives and we hope that another miracle is waiting.

We love introducing our boys to new experiences and watching them discover life around them. They are such a joy in our lives. Carter is a typical little boy, full of energy and laughter and obsessed with anything that has wheels. Noah is our gentle spirit, sweet and laid-back and adores his big brother. We have always hoped that our children will be somewhat close in age so they can have great and memorable adventures together. It is so fun watching our two little guys develop a friendship. We stay busy with play dates and trips to our children's museum, parks, and the zoo. We especially love visiting our family and the many, many cousins our boys have. But sometimes the best moments are quiet days at home making cookies or singing along and dancing to silly songs.

Thank you We are blessed to have an open relationship with both sets of the birthparents in our lives. Our open relationship includes picture and letter exchanges, phone calls, emails, and occasional visits. Our birthparents hold a sacred place in our hearts and we love them dearly. Not much is sweeter in life than seeing their faces light up with love and pride when they see our boys. We understand that not everyone is comfortable with such open adoptions, and we will definitely respect your wishes if you do not desire such openness.

We want you to know that if you decide to place your child in our family, we will love him or her unconditionally. We will make sure your child has every opportunity to succeed in life. We both strongly believe in the value of education and make that a priority in our home. We want to teach our children to have a deep respect for themselves and a love for God. Most of all, we will provide love, laughter, security, and lots of hugs!

Thank you for allowing us to share a part of our family with you. Please know you are in our thoughts and hearts.

Love,
Dan, Holly, Carter, and Noah

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or call our caseworker Spencer Zitzman at (614) 836-2466