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Dennis & Melissa are hopeful adoptive parents from Massachusetts waiting to adopt a baby.

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

Hello We are Melissa, Dennis and Matthew and we're thrilled that you have taken the time to read this letter so that you might learn about our family. So many emotions fill our hearts as we sit here writing this to you. The two of us never dreamed that we would be asking you to consider us as adoptive parents for your baby. We don't imagine that you dreamed that you'd have to choose parents for your baby either. You can take pride and comfort in knowing that you'll be giving the most wonderful gift of all, the life of a child, to a loving family by making an adoption plan. The strength that you are showing at this time is extraordinary and we admire you for it.

We met at a restaurant where Melissa was working. About three weeks later the two of us went on our first date. Dennis brought Melissa a single red rose surrounded by babies breath. We went to Castle Island which is located on a historic site in South Boston. He suggested we see a movie , the comedy "Meet The Parents", later that afternoon. It was such an enjoyable day we made plans to see each other again.

After dating for three years, we went on a Carnival Cruise to the Carribean. It was rough weather and for the first time Melissa got seasick. One night , as she lay in bed feeling awful, Dennis asked Melissa to go for a walk. After he pleaded, we ended up on the third deck of the ship. As we walked, what looked like the yellow brick road, she noticed he was not next to her. Melissa turned around to find him on one knee with a ring in his hand as he asked her to marry him. Of course she said "Yes!" The two of us have a strong marriage based on love, friendship, and laughter. Although we are very different, together we make a perfect balance. Melissa is energetic, outgoing, and spontaneous while Dennis is easygoing, and kindhearted.

We started trying to have children right after we got married, but were told we would never be able to carry a baby to term. That was the most agonizing and trying time of our relationship. Both of us wanted to have a baby and build our family, and adoption was the answer.

Dennis and Melissa were so blessed to have met Tara, Matthews birthmother, and be chosen to parent her child. There was an instant bond which created a foundation for a lifelong relationship. Matthew will always know his story and how much his birthmother loves him.

Matthew is two years old and the most amazing child. We could never have imagined loving a child as much as the two of us love him. He is a constant source of joy. Every little thing he does leaves us in awe. Matthew has taught us so much about what being a parent means. There is no question that we strive to be good parents. We are not perfect, because there is no such thing but always do the very best we can. Our family cannot wait to bring another child into our home. One has been extraordinary and two can only get better.

Our three bedroom ranch home is located in a beautiful neighborhood south of Boston. Our large fenced in yard is perfect for our sandbox and our swing set. Our dog Bailey, a black Labrador, is Matthews best pal. They play ball together and Matthew loves to chase Bailey around the yard. There's a wonderful playground and school both within walking distance. Just a short drive away is a city full of history, culture, and attractions such as the Aquarium, The Museum of Science and Fenway Park.

As a family we enjoy dinner with friends, going to the beach, playing at the playground, and going to the zoo. Dennis and Melissa are true sports fans and our secret passion is going to lunch for pizza. Every year during the winter, we take at least one vacation to a warmer climate. We have taken four cruises, driven the coast of Florida to Universal Studios, and snorkled in Aruba.

During the spring and summer we enjoy taking long weekends and escaping to Cape Cod "Our Summer Retreat." We arrive in packs. Melissa's sister brings her two teenage daughters and her brother comes with his wife and two children. There are usually 8-12 of us at a time spending the weekend, so it is a lot of fun and everyone packs and heads to the beach where we take our boogie boards and ride the waves. Our Cape Cod home is located in a cul-de-sac and to share in the fun, Melissa's grandparents, aunts and uncles also live on the same street. It is quite a sight when we're all there. As with the summer, both our families spend the holidays together including Christmas, Passover, Mother's Day, and Father's Day to name a few. Father's Day brings warmer weather and our traditional yearly clambake.

When we adopted Matthew, Dennis's mother had her first grandchild. You can be sure she spoils him, and without a doubt will do the same for his little brother or sister. Melissa's parents will have their sixth grandchild and most special of all, her grandparents will have great-grandchild lucky number thirteen.

Growing up, Melissa was a very happy child with a big brother and a big sister. Her parents have been married for 47 years and her grandparents for 71 years. We are all very close and visit each other often. As a child she enjoyed playing tennis, taking jazz and tap dance lessons, swimming, biking, and playing softball. Like alot of kids, school was not Melissa's favorite activity. She didn't do so well for a short period of time, but she graduated on the Honor Roll. After exploring different challenges and opportunities, she realized that what she wanted most was to have a home and a family of her own. While trying to start her family she got her Real Estate license.

Dennis was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His father was a major league baseball player for the Atlanta Braves. After his parents divorced when he was four, he lived with his mother, brother, and grandmother in a suburb or Boston. All through school he had excellent grades. Dennis and his friends played sports all the time, baseball, football, basketball, hockey and fishing. He even played football for his high school team. With his love for sports, he still plays hockey and softball every chance he gets.

His mother and grandmother were great teachers. Dennis is the way he is today due to their love, devotion and many lessons they shared with him. They are two of the most wonderful women he could have ever asked for to be in his life. In 1980 Dennis's mother started dating a wonderful man named Ronny and a few years later they married. Even though he was not his biological father, he treated Dennis like his son. Ronny worked as head of security at his job and it was his influence that lead Dennis to choose law enforcement as a career. Dennis is a State Trooper and truly enjoys helping people. In addition to devoted family ties, Dennis feels he has two best friends from childhood, who are there for him at a moments notice. All in all, Dennis will say without a doubt that he has a fantastic support system with his wife, family and friends.

The two of us fully understand that we are again embarking on a journey that will be a lifelong commitment full of joys and occassional challenges. We look forward with excitement to completing our family, watching our children laugh, learn and become best friends. We believe there is nothing better than having a sibling. The two of us will encourage our children to express their hopes and fears, follow their dreams, and find their happiness.

Photos and words cannot begin to express neither the openness of our hearts nor the depth of our desire to be parents again, but hopefully this letter has given you a glimpse of who we are and all that we can offer. If you choose to entrust us with your baby, he or she will be loved unconditionally and will always know how very loved they are by you and by us, and what a true gift we were given.

If there is anything that we can do to help you make your decision easier, please do not hesitate to call us at anytime. You can contact us toll free @ 1-877-288-0775 or if you wish you can contact our social worker Deb at Angel Adoptions @ 617-970-6681. She is very easy to talk with and can tell you more about us and/or the adoption process. We look forward to hearing from you if that is your desire, but whatever decision you make please know that both of us wish you and the baby well.