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Walter & Christine are hopeful adoptive parents from New Jersey waiting to adopt a baby.

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

ABOUT US We met in 1992 and married in 1996. We spent the first years of our marriage taking lots of trips, renovating and paying off our first home, and learning how to be husband and wife.

We both came from good families who taught us the values we needed to be respectful, loving and relentless when it comes to taking care of each other. These values gave us the freedom to grow into a loving, trusting couple who retained our individual interests but also found many joint interests as well.

Walter is amazingly creative. Whether it's his delicious cooking (which he does everyday) or woodworking abilities, he is constantly putting his talents to good use. Pumpkin carving, Christmas tree decorating, gardening, building our wrap-around porch, chasing fire engines (that's not really a talent, but it sure is fun to do), playing chess and going out for ice cream (ok - we both like this one). His thirst for knowledge also includes staying on top of politics, history, and the stock market.

Christine is the organizer, planner, and chief enjoyer of all of Walter's creativity. She loves photography, shopping (Target is her favorite), eating Walter's cooking, traveling, gardening, and being the "supervisor" on all of Walter's big projects (like when he built a game room in the basement). She also loves meeting/photographing celebrities - here are some on her list already: Michael Chiklis (The Shield), Florence Henderson (Mrs. Brady), Ray Liotta, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Barbara Walters, Joan Rivers, Regis & Kathie Lee (before Kelly Ripa replaced her), and Danika Patrick (only female to win an Indy Car race!).

Together we have a lot of fun. Whether we're going to a movie, playing corn hole or pool, going to the beach or concerts (we love live rock and new country), doing our best at playing keyboards and guitar (as long as we play along with a louder radio - we sound great!), or hosting friends for "it's almost spring, let's celebrate" or "porch christening" parties (we make up great excuses to have parties) - we always fit in fun.

ADOPTION So, why are we looking to adopt a baby? Sometimes things don't work out the way we envision. Which means God has other plans in store for us.

We often talk about the open spot in our hearts that is waiting with great anticipation, to be filled with the joy and excitement of a child. We are ready, willing, and able to raise a child in a loving, fun and structured environment. We are looking to give this opportunity to a child who needs it. And in-return, we are ready to receive the greatest gift of all - life.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER We are financially stable and live in a beautiful home in a neighborhood filled with kids of all ages (our neighbors are really cool too). We have a big backyard with plenty of room for running around, playing games and enjoying the fresh air. There is a large bedroom across from our master bedroom. This is the room our child will call his/her own (and no doubt will one day have some loud music bouncing off its walls!).

The schools in our area are top notch.

While we live in a peaceful area with horse, corn, and flower farms all around, we are only 1 hour away from two major cities (we enjoy going to these 2 cities a few times a year to see a show, do some shopping, enjoy dinner or just walk around to see the historic sites). We also have the ocean (40 min) and a major theme park (10 min) nearby.

YOU & YOUR BABY One of the questions our case worker asked us early in the interviewing process was, "what do you hope your child will grow up to be?" We were both so surprised by this question thinking it was an odd thing to ask. Our answer was, "whatever she or he wants to be!" We don't have any pre-conceived ideas about skills, jobs, or the type of education our child should have. Our plan is to offer as many opportunities as possible so that he or she can grow and feel as lucky as we did to have such amazing parents, opportunities and support - something they can pass on to their own family one day.

Every life has a purpose. You made one of the hardest decisions in your life and as a result you have given purpose to many lives. You are making it possible for a loving family to receive a gift that they wouldn't otherwise be able to have.

We thank you for your courage and for considering us as adoptive parents.

Christine & Walter
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