Hi! We hope that we can learn more about each other,
and be here to support your choice for you and your baby. As you consider
your options, we consider you, strong, courageous, and selfless. We are happy
to talk with you about any questions you might have to get to know us better.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark on this journey.
We are simple, down-to-earth people. Our main goal in life is to be happy and do nice things for others. Life is full of surprises, with ups and downs. When we fail, we don't think that defines us. We believe each day is a gift, a new chance.
We live in the country, in a beautiful town in New Hampshire, not far from Boston. It is a GREAT place to raise a child and the people are so friendly, warm, and giving. It's very safe. The libraries, schools, and teachers are so nice. We are close to horse farms, lakes, waterfalls, the ocean, mountains, great colleges, and health care. There is always something going on (local festivals, sports, talks, concerts). The air is clear, every season it is beautiful right outside our door.
We love to eat. Cooking and baking are our favorite hobbies (bread, pies, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Japanese). Your baby will eat well, and have fun learning to cook. Our neighbors like living next to us, because we are always experimenting with new recipes, so we are always giving away something tasty.
We met by chance - we think it was destiny because we are so alike. We have been together since 2011 and married in 2014. We are happy, optimistic people. We are spiritual, and both love learning, nature, and being playful.
We tried to have a baby. It wasn't meant to be. We are excited to adopt and promise that we will make your baby the center of our lives!
As a volunteer, Andy helps parents and teenagers learn how to get into college. We will help your child get an open-minded education. We'll encourage him or her to try many hobbies, have many passions, and fulfill their dreams. We'll help them be thick-skinned and learn how to deal with adversity - hopefully with humor and grace.
We have family and friends from all races, religions, and walks of life, who will help us give your child different perspectives and life lessons. We want your child to be open-minded, respectful, and loving of others.
Thank you for considering us, and for taking this courageous
step. If it feels right, let's take the next step and get to know each other
even more. We are grateful for you bringing your baby into the world, and
reading our letter. May you find peace in your
journey.
Love,
Andy and Mayumi
We like history, photography, and making videos, and try to
exercise a little daily. Hiking is one of our favorite ways to get exercise
because we get to explore the natural beauty in our area. Mayumi plays the
flute and drums, loves gardening and seasonal displays. Our Halloween display
is like a small carnival! We love to travel and take the opportunity to learn
how other people live in the different states and countries that we
visit.
Andy works from home when he is not traveling for business.
Mayumi does volunteer work, including tutoring her niece in Japan via Facetime
video calls. Education is very important to us. We try to learn something new
each day. Our daily goal as a family is to fill our home with love and laughter
every day.
We love children and want to make a child the center of our
lives. We have tried, but we cannot have children on our own. We can’t help but
think that this was all meant to be. We are here, with warm open arms, ready to
love and care for your child. Thank you for being so courageous.
When Andy and I were dating, I always looked forward to
visiting him at home. I knew it meant I would feel warm and safe, relaxed and
cozy, and ready to enjoy tasty home cooking! Andy always takes care of people
with warmth. He makes sure our lifestyle is comfortable and his positive
thinking and attitude always give me energy. I never thought that a man could
be so sweet and cute! He always sings songs about me and makes me smile every
time I see him. This didn’t change once we were married and he continues to
charm me every day. Under his warm wings, I am sure a child joining us in our
home will have the same special feeling. I have never met a man that is so good
with kids. He always bends down to talk to them at their level. Andy loves to
teach. Somehow he makes interactions with kids a fun, learning event. When kids
come over our house, Andy gives them chef hats with their name on it, and they
cook or bake together. Andy has a way to teach kids reading and math that makes
it into a game. Kids leave our house and ask their parents “When are we coming
back to visit?”
Mayumi radiates love. She is always smiling and has a
wonderful calmness about her. She is very gentle. It is amazing to see -
children and animals that are normally shy, are drawn to Mayumi and are happier
being near her. Mayumi has a way of looking at life that brings out the best in
me and others. She inspires me to celebrate every day, and do acts of kindness.
Having lived in Japan and Russia, she teaches me the best of different cultures
and broadens my horizons. Mayumi has a healing touch, partly because she is
trained as a masseuse. Our family and friends love to be with Mayumi and line
up for massages. I believe she is a little magical, and I think she will pass
this on to your child. Mayumi wants more than anything to finally have a child
to love and care for. She will be a wonderful mother.
Our neighborhood is fun. Our own Halloween display draws
people from all over because we have funny displays that kids can play with.
Every Christmas, our Fire Department sends a Santa Claus riding on a fire
truck. You always see someone walking a dog or pushing a baby carriage in our
neighborhood. It is a safe place to walk, play, and ride bikes since it is on a
private road with a 15 mph speed limit. The houses in our neighborhood are set
up in a large circle with the center holding 2 large fields, perfect for kids
and adults to play games. Our neighborhood has a lot of trees and grass. It
feels just like walking through a park. We have a pretty gazebo, and people
come to take wedding and prom pictures. We are next to ponds and streams, and 2
minutes from horse farms. We are 15 minutes from lakes and 35 minutes from the
ocean. There are three different town libraries all within 10 minutes of our
home. Each one has activities every week for children and adults. Our home is a
happy place. We like to cook and bake, especially with the children in our
family. The more singing and musical instruments, the better. We have a very
large family room, big enough for running around and throwing balls. We have a
very large backyard, great for eating outside and watching birds.
We have family and dear friends who will be excited to be
part of your baby's life. Andy
has 2 older sisters (a respiratory therapist and a special ed. teacher) - good
resources to have! We celebrate all holidays with Andy's extended family, often
with 5 nieces and nephews too.
Mayumi's parents, siblings, and nieces and nephews all live
in Japan. Her father is retired and exercises his green thumb in the garden.
Mayumi's mother is an artist, and your child will like the portraits that
Grandma will draw for him/her every birthday (Andy loves his!). Mayumi has a
younger sister and younger brother. We think this is why she feels like "a
big sister" who wants to take care of others. Her sister is married with
teenage twins who Mayumi has a close relationship with. Mayumi tutors her niece
almost daily in Algebra and Japanese.. Andy tutors her a few times a week in
English. Mayumi’s brother is married with two boys. Mayumi is very close to her
family and we see them via Facetime calls weekly.
In our immediate neighborhood, we have various close friends
that are so wonderful we call some Aunt and Uncle. Your baby will be the focus
of our life. Mayumi will be a stay-home Mom and Andy works from home. Your baby
will have lots of love and attention.
We come from different countries and backgrounds. One of the
reasons we got married is that we expand each other’s horizons. Our differences
help us learn from each other and grow.
Mayumi grew up in Japan, went to college in Moscow, and
moved to the United States 16 years ago. She speaks English, Russian, and
Japanese. Andy’s grandparents came to America from Lithuania, Poland, and
Russia. They fled oppression and poverty. In addition to English, Andy speaks a
little Spanish and Hebrew. We both understand what it is like to be immigrants
and how important it is to be welcoming to new immigrants. We love meeting and
learning from people of different religions, backgrounds, and races. We believe
all people are children of God and deserve love and respect.
Whatever your race or religion, you are beautiful in our
eyes and we will cherish your baby and their background.
We have a few types of traditions. We celebrate each season,
holiday, and birthday with fun decorations in the house! Every month our house
has a different look that brings back memories and smiles. Your child will love
helping us make the decorations better and more memorable every year.
Each season we have outdoor traditions (walking in the snow,
growing flowers, apple and pumpkin picking, going to the ocean). We also
celebrate with indoor traditions - making and eating food of the season.
We are Jewish and every Friday night we light candles. We
think about our past week with gratitude and look forward to the coming week.
We will often include our family on video calls so we can celebrate together.
We pray daily. It is our quiet time to reflect and be grateful for what we
have. We meditate about our lives, our challenges, and what is most important
“in the big picture”. We pray for the health and happiness of our family,
friends, and our country.
We will consider our child’s Birth Mother to be a hero. A
hero because she chose this courageous decision. A hero because her love
changed our lives, and brought us together with a child. We will tell your
child that he or she is a precious gift from heaven and from you. We will share
news about your child with you.
Thank you so much for considering us. We promise that we
will make your baby the center of our lives. We will do everything in our power
to raise a child that we will all be proud of. We will love and protect them.
We will teach your child to respect all people. We will personally teach your
child to read and write, and experiment with many different hobbies. We won’t
force our dreams on them and will instead support them in finding what makes
them happy. We will raise your child in a healthy, optimistic way, and help
them follow their dreams. We will make sure they have educational, athletic,
musical, and cultural opportunities. If they want to go to college, they will
have the financial means to study at whichever college they choose.
We will honor and respect your child’s background and race.
We want your child to understand and value their heritage and will lovingly
include people in our lives with similar backgrounds so they can identify with
and learn from them. Your child will meet children and adults of all heritages
and learn cultural diversity.
