Dear Birthmother,
Thinking of choosing someone to parent your child shows that you are a brave and special person.  Thank you for taking this opportunity to find out a little about us.  We are Jeff and Tammy Wasel.  Through this letter, we hope we will give you a sense of who we are and that we touch you in 
 
We met on the Internet and have been virtually separable since that first date over seven years ago.  Shortly before we met, Tammy learned she could not have children, so we knew early on that adoption was the right choice for us.  Jeff is adopted , so adoption has a special
                                             significance for both of us.

We live in a quiet cul-de-sac in Fremont, CA where the neighbors are friendly and look out for each other.  Our neighborhood throws block parties throughout the year which ecourage families to get to know one another.  Many of the families have children and can't wait to welcome the laughter of another child.  Jeff is pursuing a Doctorate in Information Systems which should be finished this year.  Tammy is a soft-
About Us  
 
  
some way.  We would feel honored if you would consider us as the loving parents for your baby. 

We'd love to hear from you!




tsmith@writeme.com
1-800-367-8210

ware engineer who works close to home.  Since trave is one of our passions, we will have plenty of opportunities to expose or child to all the wonders of the world.
About Jeff
Jeff was placed in a closed adoption at birth, but ended up meeting his birth-mother fifteen years ago.  They have a great relationship (as he does with his mother as well), and feels extremely lucky to have both these great women in his life.  I have even had the chance to get to know her as well.  This experience has been our inspiration and motivation in pursuing open adoption.

Jeff has all the qualities that will make him a great father.  He's responsible and kind.  Jeff is a big kid at heart, as well as 
 
  
About Tammy
being extremely well read.  One of his great passions is history.  he's better than any tour guid when we've been out expoloring castles and other monuments!  I can just picture him with our children explaining why castles have moats.  He has a way of explaining things that make it easy to understand.


Tammy is my best friend, a loving spouse, who provides a calm, measured balance to my excitable and curious nature.  She comes from a big family and has been around kids all her life.  Tammy has always wanted to be a mom.  When I watch her with kids, she has a way with them that is very special and nurturing.  She can't wait to instill in our child the confidence to learn and explore.

One of Tammy's great passions is sewing.  She has been doing it since she was a child and loves to make clothing.  She also uses her skills to help decorate our home.  She is really looking forward to decorating our child's room and making cloths for him or her to wear, just like her mother did when she was a child.
Our Family and Friends
Jeff was raised as an only child, while Tammy has a large, extended family.  There are lots and lots of kids on Tammy's side, and we get together frequently with our families, particularly during holidays and birthdays.  Many of our friends form a loving, nurturing and fun environment, and one where children are appreciated and actively considered in all our events. The holidays, especially, are bound with tradition partly owing to Tammy's mother's English

background. The kids all love the Christmas crackers with the little toy prizes and silly paper hats!  
Our Hopes
We have had a great life together and will provide a loving, nurturing home, teaching values that will help our child grow into a happy, fun, and responsible adult.  We will send our children to the best schools and will provide him/her with the opportunity to go to college.  We both have the flexibility to work from home when necessary.  Being home with our children is a goal for both of us, as we want to be thoroughly involved parents.  Our families are excited for us and have been supportive as well as enthusiastic about our decision to adopt.
  
  
You will always be a welcomed and valued member of our family.  We chose open adoption because of the importance of ongoing contact.  We won't ever let distance get in the way.  We look forward to developing a lifelong relationship with which everyone feels comfortable.  Know that we will love your child with all our heart and soul.

If you would like to find out more about us, please email us at tsmith@writeme.com, or you can call us at 1-800-367-8210. You may also contact the counselors at the Independent Adoption Center at 1-800-877-OPEN (6736).  We can't wait to hear from you!