Dear Donors,

We’ve spent a lot of time trying to find the right words for something that feels far bigger than language. The truth is simple: your generosity has opened the door to a future we once only imagined, and we are profoundly grateful. We know your decision comes from a place of love and courage, and though we can never fully express what this means to us, we can promise that your gift will always be honored through the love, intentionality, and care we give to this child.

Our story began the modern way — a spark that flickered to life online, between two people who might never have met otherwise. In a funny sort of symmetry, it feels fitting that we’re now finding our future child through another kind of online connection. From the beginning, our relationship has been a mix of my optimism and [His name] practicality — a balance that keeps us grounded and dreaming at the same time. On one of our early dates, we were riding bikes along a stretch of beach lined with dream homes when I said, “I’m going to live in one of those someday,” with total confidence and no plan whatsoever. [His name] laughed and said, “You might be dating the wrong guy,” and we’ve been laughing about it ever since. It’s become a symbol of

who we are together — me reaching for the clouds, and him making sure the wheels keep turning.

About My Husband

When I think about the man I married, the word that comes to mind is substance. [His name] has lived enough life to know who he is, and that kind of self-awareness is rare.

He grew up in a tight-knit family that did everything together — camping trips in the motorhome, dirt biking through the desert, weekends spent boating and water-skiing. Those adventures shaped who he is: fun, loyal, capable, and grounded. When his parents divorced during his senior year of high school, he was suddenly thrown into the real world with little guidance or support. It was a defining experience that taught him a resilience and determination I’ve yet to see in anyone else.

In school, [His name] was the kind of person everyone gravitated toward — student-body president, baseball all-star, all-league athlete (though football, as he’ll admit, was a humbling experience). He’s a natural leader. He went on to major in English, driven by curiosity and early plans of attending law school.

After college, he started a concrete-countertop business — an artisan trade he mostly taught himself. His craftsmanship caught the attention of a major newspaper, and for a while it seemed he’d found his path. When the business eventually failed, it was a blow that would have undone most people. But [His name] used those years to rebuild, teaching at an alternative high school and later working as an MCAT and LSAT instructor for The Princeton Review. Today, he leads business development for major urban projects in commercial construction, bridging the creative and the analytical — the one who can translate between architects and builders.

He’s a true Renaissance man — as skilled with his hands as he is with his mind. He can build or fix nearly anything — from engines and plumbing to the house we’re building at the river — yet he’s equally gifted with people. He has a way of understanding what others are really trying to say, of seeing every angle and responding with empathy and logic in equal measure. He’s as comfortable discussing philosophy or politics as he is remodeling a house. Everyone who knows [His name] trusts him. He’s the person friends call when they’re stuck, because he can see every side of a problem and offer insight with clarity and compassion.

He’s brilliant — truly — but for all his intellect, he’s hilariously bad at keeping track of his wallet and keys. That’s part of his charm.

[His name] loves deeply and with unwavering commitment. He expresses love through action — a listening ear, a helping hand, or quiet support when it’s needed most. He’s always been a magnet to our friends’ kids, who seem to orbit around him whenever we’re together. At the river, they all want to ride in his boat — partly because he lets them take the wheel, but mostly because he listens, includes them, and talks to them like they matter. I know he’ll be an incredible father because he’s intentional and fully hands-on in everything he does. He has so much wisdom and love to share, and I can already picture him guiding our child with that same strength and gentle steadiness he brings to our marriage.

What I love most about him is his depth. He’s principled, loyal, thoughtful, and endlessly curious. There’s no pretense with him — just a genuine desire to understand and to be understood. He’s my favorite person to learn from, laugh with, and build a life beside.

About My Wife

If I had to choose one word to describe [Her name], it would be good. Not in the simple sense of being kind or pleasant — though she is both — but in the deeper sense of someone whose heart, motives, and actions all align. Her goodness is steady and sincere, the kind that leaves people better than she found them.

Friends and colleagues have always told her she lights up any room she walks into, and I believe it’s because of her warmth and her smile. She grew up in a loving home that encouraged independence early on, learning to trust her instincts and follow her own compass. After college, she packed her car and drove halfway across the country for an internship that became her first job as a music therapist working with older adults — a leap of faith that set the course for everything that followed.

She built her own music-therapy practice, combining her lifelong gift for piano with her passion for helping others. When the business couldn’t scale, she pivoted gracefully into leadership and now manages a successful home-care and hospice company, guiding families through some of life’s hardest seasons. I’ve watched her speak calmly with worried sons and daughters, helping them find direction and dignity for their loved ones. Once, she told me about an older gentleman

who was resistant to accepting help. After meeting with him and his family, she found a way to collaborate on a plan that made him feel respected — and she watched the tension leave his shoulders as he finally sighed with relief as he accepted the plan. Ever since then, I’ve called her the “old man whisperer.”

At home, [Her name] loves cooking, playing piano, and spending time with her “people” — the friends who’ve become like family. She often talks about teaching our future children to play piano and sharing her love of music with them. She has a natural way of making people feel safe and seen — whether it’s an aging client, a friend in need, or the neighbor’s child who always ends up at our table. I can already picture her sitting cross-legged on the floor with our child, patient and smiling, turning ordinary moments into little lessons of love and laughter.

She’s the most genuine person I’ve ever known — kind, intelligent, loyal, and steadfast. [Her name] is the one who steadies me when life feels uncertain, who brings grace to every situation, and who makes our house feel like home.

Our Future Child

We’ve built a life that’s steady, flexible, and full of purpose — one we can’t wait to share with a child. [His name] career in commercial construction allows him to manage our real-estate projects — developing property, renovating homes, and planning new builds — while [her anme] strong, trusted team gives her the flexibility to work from home several days a week. We plan to have a part-time nanny so our child can spend their early years at home with us.

Our days have a rhythm we love: morning workouts, occasional lunch together to check in, dinner together, and evenings spent working on passion projects — whether that’s designing our next space, fine-tuning a business idea, or planning our next adventure. Weekends are for exploring. One of our favorite traditions is an annual trip to the sand dunes with cousins and friends. We set up camp in a big circle so the littlest kids can ride their training bikes safely in the center. Each day, we pack lunches and head out in a caravan of dirt bikes and desert cars — adults, teens, babies, everyone together on one big adventure. We can’t wait to have a child of our own to join in the fun.

In the winter, we head to the desert to ride and camp under the stars; in the summer, we spend our days on the river — we can’t wait to teach a little one to water-ski and see their excitement when they pop up for the first time. When we’re home, we run along the beach, invite friends for dinner, and make space for the kind of simple, connected living we want our children to grow up in.

We imagine a home filled with warmth and laughter — a place where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and love is expressed in a thousand quiet ways. The kind of home where it’s normal to dance in the kitchen, build forts in the living room, and end each night with stories and gratitude. Where mistakes are met with understanding, questions are always welcome, and confidence is nurtured as deeply as compassion.

We want our child to grow up with a deep sense of kindness, curiosity, and courage — to know that strength and tenderness can coexist. Between [His name] technical mind and [Her name] dreams, we hope to raise a well-rounded child — a “renaissance kid” who loves both sports and music, who learns to build with their hands and dream big. We want to nurture a curious spirit who isn’t afraid to try new things, take risks, and care deeply about others.

All of our parents are alive, healthy, and excited for this journey. They will play an active role in our child’s life, along with siblings, cousins, and close friends who are like family. This child will never lack for love, guidance, or belonging.

Most of all, we want our future child to grow up knowing their story — that their life began through generosity, courage, and love. They will always know they were wanted, prayed for, and chosen.

Your gift doesn’t just make us parents; it allows us to carry forward something sacred. Because of you, a new life will unfold and a family will be built — one grounded in gratitude, intention, and joy that began with your extraordinary act of love.

With all our hearts,