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Patrick and Danielle

Dear Birthparents,

We would like to begin by introducing ourselves, Danielle and Patrick Finn. We would like you to know that we applaud your courage and self-sacrifice in considering adoption. We hope that through this letter we are able to show our strong commitment to family, each other and the thing that we cherish the most in our lives, an opportunity to be loving parents.

We have been married for almost 10 years and have been together for 16. We have known each other for over 20 years. We grew up a few blocks from each other but didn't realize that we would be soul mates later in life. We have been trying for several years to have a baby but it has been unsuccessful. We first tried on our own and then we decided to consult a fertility specialist. Unfortunately, nothing has worked to date. We have had many heartbreaks and disappointments through out the process, but if we were able to take anything from this is, it would be that our relationship is even stronger now. We feel we can overcome anything as a couple and we developed a bond that can never be broken.

We live in a wonderful neighborhood in the southwest suburbs with top rated schools near by. Our wonderful two-story house and large backyard makes it an ideal environment to grow up in. We are hoping to fill the empty rooms eventually with some brothers and sisters.

Pat is an operating engineer in downtown Chicago. He loves to play sports, read and is a history buff. Pat enjoys spending time with his friends, especially watching sports and reminiscing. He also enjoys making people laugh and they always do. He comes from a very close-knit family. He is very close to his parents and one brother. His parents who do not have any grandchildren yet have been buying things for a grand child since we decided to start trying. Both of our families have so much love to give it seems to be overflowing. Pat also has 14 cousins, most within a few years of each other and it's like he has 14 more brothers and sisters. We all see each other frequently and needless to say there are several kids at all of the family parties. He is a godfather to four children with three of them being under the age of two.

Danielle is a finance manager for a small temporary staffing company. Danielle enjoys traveling, working out, taking long walks and just spending time with family and friends. She comes from a small, but close family. Unfortunately, her father passed away a few years ago and her grandma just recently and she was very close to both. Danielle is still close to her mom who she visits a few times a week and keeps in touch with the days she's not visiting. She has 2 older sisters that she tries to visit as much as possible. The oldest sister has been married for 20 years and has 3 wonderful children. Her other sister has been married for a year and she has a wonderful stepdaughter. Danielle has developed a special bond with her 2 nieces they are more like sisters than anything else. Her nephew had a baby within the last year, which makes Danielle and Pat a "Great" aunt and a "Great" uncle. All she has ever wanted to do was be a wonderful mother and raise her children giving them all of her love and respect.

We know that this must be one of the toughest decisions that you may ever have to make. Although we are venturing into the unknown we are very excited and cannot wait to start our new family. We hope that is some small way we were able to illustrate how hard we would try to be the very best parents possible and how much love we have to give. We appreciate you taking the time to learn a little about our families and us. No matter what your choice is, know that you will be in our thought and prayers.

Best Wishes,

Pat and Danielle Finn

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