Dear Expectant Birthparent(s),

We want to begin by expressing our deep respect for you and the journey you are on. We understand that considering adoption is a decision filled with many emotions, questions, and hopes for the future. While we cannot fully know what you are feeling, we want you to know that we see your courage, your love, and your strength in exploring what is best for your child. We want to share a little about us and our lifestyle. Our names are Sam and Amber, and we’ve been married for just over 4 years. We live in a very old three-bedroom farmhouse from the 1700s which has a lot of character and charm. The property is in a friendly and rural neighborhood and used to be a horse farm and a foster home. We love to share the unique history here and hope to continue to grow from its past. We have two large fields, acres of woods, and two barns. There is a large willow tree in the front yard along with several fruit trees. We have trails we have made through the woods, and we walk on them regularly. I am an engineer and my husband is a merchant mariner. While I enjoy my job, I plan to stop working when we welcome an adoptive baby. We are very lucky to have Sam’s family nearby. Both my husband and I love snowshoeing, traveling to Quebec for Winter carnival, and visiting local winter activities and attractions. During the summer, we love paddleboarding, boating, swimming, hiking, camping and kayaking. We own two kayaks, a canoe and paddleboard and regularly take them out to nearby lakes and ponds. We enjoy taking our motorboat onto Lake

Winnipesaukee and spending time at Sam’s family vacation home on the lake. We also love to spend time with our friends and family. We travel to the central Maine area to visit Amber’s family and friends. You can see we are very active and outdoor oriented people! We love to spend our time outside in nature and improving our property and lives together. We want to bring a child into this

family and share our love for life! We have two dogs; Bailey is a 10-year-old black lab and Wallace is a one-year-old Dalmatian. They are playful, active, affectionate and very gentle with children. They join us on our walks in the woods, camping, boating and hiking adventures. They also love to snuggle

up in front of the wood stove at night during cold winter nights. We have an 11-year-old orange cat named Oliver who is very snugly. We also have a guinea pig named Truffle who loves running around and squeaks a lot when given vegetables!

Adoption holds a special place in our hearts because Amber’s mom and uncle were adopted in the 1960’s and were given a wonderful and loving life by Amber’s grandparents. Although they were never given an opportunity to know their birth parents, we hope to give your child the same support and quality of upbringing that Amber’s mother received. Family is at the center of our lives. We are fortunate to have parents, siblings, and close friends who are eager to be part of a child’s life. They are ready to offer love, guidance, and support, and they share our excitement about growing our family through adoption. We believe in creating a home where a child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to explore their unique talents and interests. If you choose us to be your child’s adoptive parents, we promise to provide a stable, nurturing environment filled with opportunities for learning, creativity, and joy. Education is important to us, and we will ensure your child has access to quality schooling and experiences that broaden their understanding of the world. We also value kindness, empathy, and respect, and we will teach these values by example. We understand that adoption is not just about welcoming a child into our lives—it is also about honoring their connection to you. We are open to discussing the level of contact and communication you feel comfortable with, whether that means sharing updates, photos, or visits. We believe that knowing their story and where they come from is an important part of a child’s identity, and we will speak of you with love and gratitude. No matter what decision you make, please know that we wish you peace, clarity, and support during this time. You are making a choice from a place of love, and that is something truly extraordinary.

With respect and heartfelt

gratitude,

Sam & Amber