Tim and Erin

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Dear Birth Parent(s):

First, we wanted to let you know that, while we can't begin to understand your emotions at this time or what you desire for your child, we know that your consideration of adoption indicates that you are courageous and loving and care deeply about your child's future. We are so thankful for your selflessness and the love you have for your child.

We knew before we were married that we probably would not be able to have a child biologically due to Tim's cancer treatments. While there have been times that this has proved to be an emotional struggle, we know that this is just one more way that forces us to solely rely on God's timing and plan for our lives. We take great comfort in knowing that He is in charge of our family. We are so excited about adding to our family again through adoption.

We met through a Bible study in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and immediately became good friends. We dated for six weeks (when you know, you know!) before we were engaged and nine months later, in February of2001, we were married. Tim is attracted to Erin's faith, humor, intelligence and independence and the fact that she looked beyond the chair and just saw him as a "normal" man. Erin loves Tim's "no excuses" attitude regarding his bout with cancer, his humor, patience, trustworthiness and his love of Christ and family. We live in a nice home with a huge back yard in Arkansas. We are blessed to have Erin's parents live nearby, as well as a huge "family" of church friends, college students and neighbors who support our decision to adopt.

In 2006, we adopted our daughter Corban, who has been the biggest blessing in our lives. She's a spirited, spunky, independent toddler with the biggest brown eyes and cutest smile ever! She loves to sing, play on her slide and cuddle with her favorite stuffed animal, a pink teddy bear she calls "E." God definitely planned for her to be part of our family and we just love being her parents. We know she will make a great big sister.

Tim, who was diagnosed with spinal cancer when he was a teenager, has thankfully been cancer free for more than 20 years. He does not let his wheelchair get in the way of anything he wants to do: He loves to play racquetball, swim, travel, take long road trips and he's a huge football fan. He works from home as a graphic designer on a government contract and he teaches two graphic design courses at the local college. Erin stays at home with Corban -- the most important job she's ever had. She also loves to swim, travel and watch football, but her biggest passion is cooking. We also both enjoy opening our home to and mentoring college students, as well as read, watch movies and we love to listen to music.

We know we can offer another child a warm, loving, fun, secure and stable family in which he/she can grow, be nurtured and taught the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. Our relationship is built on love, trust and friendship. And as parents, we are dedicated to raising our children to be happy, healthy servants of Jesus, as well. We will continue to rely on the support of our family and friends as we continue along the journey known as parenthood.

As you consider your options, please know that we lift you and your baby up in our prayers daily. We appreciate the love and concern you are putting into finding the right home for your baby and assure you that we would raise this child to have a special, loving relationship with you. We'd be honored and elated if you choose for us to be the adoptive parents. You may reach us directly at (877) 771-7745, e-mail us at tim_and_erin@yahoo.com or call our adoption counselor Maegan Cave at (800) 988-0600.

No matter the outcome, we pray for God's will to prevail and that we all will continue to seek Jesus' face so that our faith may strengthen and that we may all be blessed.