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Rocky & Whitney are hopeful adoptive parents from Idaho waiting to adopt a baby.

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

ANGELS Dear Birth Parents,

We thank you for reading this letter. We are mindful of you and the tough decision you are facing. Our prayers are with you often. We do not envy the turmoil you must be passing through, but we are sure you will be guided to make the best choice for you and your baby. We hope in reading this letter, you might find comfort amidst your anguish and come to know our family more intimately. Without knowing you, our hearts are filled with gratitude and love for you. We believe you are truly one of life’s heroes. The sacrifice you are considering is of immeasurable consequence for you, your child, and a couple. Not to sound cliché, we love you and you will forever be our angels, our blessing, the answer to our many prayers. May the Lord bless you in your decisions.

ROCKY I (Rocky) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. I had a terrific childhood with 3 siblings (Jennifer, Jake, and Lance); I was number three of four. My parents are the true essence of love and support. They raised us children to be respectful, loving, kind, and to enjoy life. I grew up playing sports, camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, and going to movies and dinner. I loved most sports but had a talent for baseball and basketball. I played both in high school. I remember when I was roughly five years old I decided I wanted to become a physical therapist just like my Father (Frank). I saw the joy he received from his job and I wanted the same thing. My Mother (Lola) was a stay at home mother. She was always hugging and kissing us children. It wasn’t until later in life that I recognized the importance of having Mom at home when we (children) were home. I grew up knowing that someday I would serve a mission and I looked forward to that day my whole life. I left on my mission to Mendoza, Argentina at age 18 ¾ just before Christmas. What an experience it was to serve the Lord for two years in Argentina. My testimony was strengthened and I came to know the Lord. It truly was two of the greatest years of my life. The only things that surpass my missionary service are: Whitney, Rex, and Maddie. They are the true joy of my life. After my mission, Whitney and I met, fell in love, and were married in the Salt Lake temple She is my rock, my inspiration, my true love, my best friend and eternal companion. Sorry to get cheesy, but I love her. Now back to the story, we finished my bachelor’s degree at the University of Utah and had our son Rex. Soon after Rex was born we started Physical Therapy school at Idaho State University. Towards the end of school, Maddie joined our family. I fulfilled my lifelong dream of becoming a physical therapist and now practice in Idaho.

I love being a husband and a father. I love my family with all of my heart and know that my family is not complete. I will let Whitney tell you our family story. Other than family and church my passions are: archery and elk hunting. If I could make a living shooting my bow I would probably try it. I love the mountains, fishing, spending time with family, movies, traveling, helping others, and making people laugh (Whitney will tell you that I am not that funny, but I am pretty funny and make her laugh on a daily basis). I am a pretty simple person. I love the Lord and am trying to become like him. I fall short in many areas, but keep trying to move forward. I believe one of the important things in life, is to realize we all make mistakes. As long as we learn from them and move forward on our journey to eternal life, we will be found in a good place at the end of our race.

WHITNEY I (Whitney) was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. I am also the third out of four children. I have an older sister and brother and a younger brother. (Wendy, Rhet, and Reese) My childhood was exceptional. There were always fun games to play or imagine. Imagination was vital in our home, and I have continued that with my family. My parents were and are fabulous. They have always been an example of love and devotion. I attended and graduated from high school in Boise, Idaho. I enjoyed the social aspects of school the most (dances, parties, sporting events, and friends). I worked through my high school years, so there wasn’t a lot of time for extra-curricular activities. After graduation I attended college. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to be. I always thought I was just killing time until I would get married and have a family. I truly believe that is what I was put on this earth to be, a wife and mother. My parents moved to Salt Lake City while I was away at college. After much debate and prayer, I decided to finish up my semester and move back home. My first Sunday in my new ward was Rocky’s homecoming. Being just out of the mission field, and a little shy, he didn’t talk to me for ten months. He called to ask me for a date for the upcoming weekend. I turned him down. I had prior plans. He asked if we could go for a walk sometime. I suggested we go right then. Well, we have been together ever since. That walk led to a walk every night, and engagement five months later, and a marriage four months after that.

I was blessed to marry a man who had determination and goals. Rocky worked hard through school, and continues to work hard for our family. I was working as a dental assistant and office manager until Rex was born. After that I was, and am a stay at home mom. I love it. There is nothing that brings me more joy. Maddie was born three days after Rex’s third birthday. We have been blessed to have our two children but feel that our family is not complete. I have known about adoption since I was very young, and it has always been a part of our family plan.

OUR FAMILY We enjoy each other. There is always something happening around our house. There are crafts, games, outings, family gatherings, cooking days, pretend rodeos, camping, trips to grandparents, library days, singing (using our thumbs as microphones when needed), imagination, and a lot of laughter. We are actively involved in our children lives. We have a lot of family in our area who we visit often. Grandparents are very involved with our children as well. They live far away, but they call often and send letters and packages. We love the mail! Holidays are very special around here. If there is a holiday, we celebrate it (decorations, food, activities, traditions). We believe life is worth celebrating.

Rex and Maddie are great kids. They are each different. Rex is more reserved, and mannered. Maddie is outgoing and dramatic. We try to discipline with respect to their individuality. Our ways of discipline are simple. We give our children choices, and what ever choice is made a consequence follows. The consequence can be good or bad, obviously. That way our children know that they are in charge of their own decisions. We are actively involved with the church and community. We love where we live and enjoy being settled in our new home. We have been truly blessed to be a part of this ward and neighborhood.

We conclude with our gratitude for you. You are true angels. Thank you again for reading our letter and letting us into your lives. We feel very strongly about adoption and know it is a part of Heavenly Father’s plan for us.

Always,

Rocky & Whitney