Chris and Julie Anne

First, we want to say thank you—for taking the time to read our letter and for considering adoption as a path forward. We know this isn’t an easy road, and while we can’t fully understand the weight of the decisions you’re facing, we want you to know that we are already praying for you and your baby. Your strength, courage, and love do not go unnoticed, and we deeply admire the heart it takes to even consider this path.

We live in a small, quiet community out in the country, surrounded by open skies and kind neighbors. Life here is peaceful and welcoming. We love spending time outside with our dog, Molly, whether it’s exploring the woods, going for walks, or just relaxing on the porch. Chris enjoys hunting and fishing and is already dreaming about the day he can teach your child how to cast a line or track a deer—even if they’re too excited to stay quiet in the woods!

For me, some of the moments I look forward to most are the ones filled with laughter and tradition—birthday celebrations, decorating the Christmas tree, and cozy family game nights that we plan to make a weekly tradition. Our journey to grow our family hasn’t been easy. We struggled with infertility early on, which brought heartache but also brought us to this moment—where we feel clearly and confidently that God’s plan for us includes adoption. We believe this child is already so deeply loved and chosen, and it would be the greatest honor of our lives to welcome them into our home.

We also want you to know that we are open to maintaining a connection with you, in whatever way feels right. Whether that means sharing updates, letters, photos, or creating opportunities for visits—we’re committed to honoring the unique bond you have with your child. We believe that openness, when possible, can be a beautiful gift, and we are more than willing to navigate that journey alongside you with care and compassion.

We know this is more than just a decision—it’s a connection, a shared journey. If you choose us, we promise to walk beside you with compassion and respect. Your life, and your baby’s life, hold immense value. We are committed to nurturing that life with unconditional love, joy, and unwavering support. This adoption would not just be part of our child’s story—it would be part of our story together, forever. No matter what you decide, we are praying for peace, strength, and love to surround you in every step.

When we first decided it was time to start trying to grow our family, we did not expect to go through so much heartbreak of infertility. After a rollercoaster ride of losses, we started praying about adoption. God laid it on our hearts to give a precious baby a loving home to grow up in. We of course became so excited to know that God is not finished with our story or yours. We cannot wait to see what He does with our stories in the future.

I met Julie Anne in 2009 at Delta State University. She was an extremely kind and caring person. She never met a stranger, and she would go out of her way to make your day better. We both got involved with the Baptist Student Union on campus and became close friends.

Julie Anne and I love spending time together. We enjoy bowling and going to the movies. We also enjoy working puzzles together. She is better at the edges, and I do better with the middle pieces so we make a good team. We also enjoy going fishing together. She always tells people that she catches more fish then I do when we go, which is true. However, she fails to mention that I spend all my time baiting her hook and taking her fish off that I don’t get much fishing time myself.

Julie Anne loves kids and I know she will be a great mom. She has a niece and a nephew that she is active with. She is a teacher that cares greatly for her students and they love her. She is also active with the children at our church.

I met Chris at Delta State University. He was a very shy guy and kept to himself most of the time. I invited him to the Baptist Student Union and that allowed us to become really good friends.

Chris is one of those guys you pray for as a little girl dreaming of prince charming. He showed me love more than anyone ever has even just as friends. If you ask him, it was love at first sight but for me it took some actions. His actions are what drew me into falling in love with him.

Chris and I love laughing with each other and sometimes at each other. We enjoy spending time together whether it be out and about or just staying at home cleaning. We are best friends and can’t imagine life without the other.

Chris has always dreamed of being a dad. He cannot wait to share his love for hunting and fishing with your child. Chris is very patient and pays attention to details that most men do not.

We spend Thanksgiving Day with Chris’s family. We deep fry a turkey and eat too much! We cannot wait to teach your child how to cook some of our family’s recipes. We go to Julie Anne’s parent’s house the weekend after Thanksgiving Day. We play games and enjoy spending time with our family.

The following weekend, we decorate for Christmas. We both have our Christmas ornaments from our childhood. We cannot wait to share those stories with your child and make new memories. We plan to start a collection of ornaments for your child on his or her favorite things as she or he grows up. We go to zoo lights every other Christmas. This was our first out of town date as a couple and have kept the tradition going. Julie Anne’s family has two birthdays on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We spend Christmas with her family. We decorate Christmas cookies and make lots of goodies. We cannot wait to find your child’s favorite Christmas goodie and teach him or her to make it.

We spend the 4th of July at Chris’s uncle’s cabin having a fish fry. We are usually outside enjoying the outdoors with his family.

We have a dog who is spoiled rotten. Her name is Molly and she is a German Shepard/ Hound mix. She loves well and is our best friend. Molly loves snuggles and finding sticks in the yard. She knows how to fetch but doesn’t like to give the ball back once you throw it. She thinks that keeping the ball away from you is part of fetch.

As a teacher, I know each child is different and we plan to figure out what works best for your child to help him or her become the best he or she can be.

• We want to teach your child to be compassionate and loving to everyone.
• We are hard workers and we hope to instill that work ethic in your child.
• Our passion is to live a Christ-centered life and we hope your child will see that in our lives and want to have a Christ- centered life for herself or himself.
• We want your child to get to know you just like we are going to get to know you.

We are grateful that you would take the time to get to know us a little better. Thank you! We are so inspired by your courage and strength during this time as you consider your options and perhaps even take steps toward making an adoption plan. We are honored to be considered as parents for your child. Just know that we plan to have an open adoption with our birth mom. We want you to be apart of our family along with your child.