Matt and Kristi
Dear Birthparent(s), Hmmm...Where to begin? Our names are Matthew (34) and Christiana (28), better known as Matt and Kristi. We met about 6 years ago, and were married on October 4, 2003. After about a year of marriage, we made the decision to try and start a family, as both of us had always dreamt of being parents. Like most couples, we assumed that our family would begin like most others, and children would just come "the old fashioned way." To make a long story short, we now know that barring a miracle, our only choice is adoption. So...this is how we came be write you this letter. |
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| Speaking of which, you wouldn't be reading this letter if you didn't have a very tough decision of your own to make. No matter how much we try, we can't understand how difficult or confusing your choice may be. As much as we would love to bring a new person into our family, the last thing we want to do is try to influence your decision one way or the other. We only hope you choose what you feel to be best for you, and the new life growing inside of you, whatever that choice may be. If by the grace of God we should be so blessed that you would entrust us with the ultimate responsibility, that being to love and raise your precious child, we will be the best parents we know how to be. Please know that our love would be unconditional and unlimited. We will also strive to find that elusive balance between giving every opportunity while not spoiling, between building self-esteem while learning from mistakes, between protecting from danger while still giving freedom to explore the joys and wonders of being a child, and ultimately, becoming a happy and well-adjusted adult. |
Kristi about Matt Matthew is my best friend and confidant. He is generous, loving, very intelligent, and caring. My husband is also a wonderful listener and supportive when I need a little encouragement. He has a fun sense of humor that keeps me laughing. Matt is very true to himself, who is a strong man yet can be extremely sentimental. Matt is someone who can talk to anyone and make them feel comfortable. He is a successful Human Resources Manager, with most of his success stemming from his ability to listen and put himself in someone else's shoes. I am very blessed to have such a wonderful husband and friend and I know that he will make an excellent father. |
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Matt about Kristi My wife is the kindest, gentlest, most amazing woman in the world, and it shows in everything she does. In her job, she provides physical therapy for victims of strokes, amputations, knee and hip surgeries, and other accidents. To listen to her talk about caring for her patients, it is obvious she is one of those special people who really take pleasure in helping and caring for others. At home, she is my rock of stability in an often hectic world. It's like she can read my mind, and when I'm down she brings me back to my usual mischievous self. Finally, she is my best friend and I thank God every day for her presence, and I know she will be the kind of mother that any child would be very lucky to have. |
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About Our Lives and Families We live outside of a small town about 30 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area. It's not quite Mayberry, but it's pretty close, and it's also near a lake with a lot of parks, walking trails, ball fields, and other fun stuff. As kids, we went to the same high school in the same tiny town, so we obviously love the rural atmosphere and slower pace of small town life, but it's also nice to be just a short drive from the restaurants and shopping of a large city. We think it gives great "balance" to our lives, and would also be ideal for raising a child. |
| In our spare time we enjoy doing projects around the house, taking our dogs Scooby and Lacy to the park, and grilling out in the backyard with family and friends. When we're not hanging out on the lake near our house, we go to the Lake of the Ozarks for boating, swimming, and riding jet skis at Kristi's parents place. | |
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Regarding our families, we both have wonderful parents whom we see often and enjoy doing things with. There are also lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins, so there should never be a lack of playmates at any family gathering, which there are a lot of. Well, without getting too long winded, that's pretty much the scoop on us. We want to thank you for taking the time to read our letter, and for considering us as you make your decision. Once again, as much as we want to be parents and think we would make great ones, we don't think it would be right to go into a "sales pitch" when we're talking about raising a precious human being. So... if you would like to meet us and get to know one another better, we would be very excited to meet you and discuss what our adopted relationship might be like. If not, we wish the very best for you and your baby! Sincerely, Matt and Kristi |
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