Words from Friends and Family 

 
 

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This part of the website is called the "TOP 100." 

It is chock-full of letters from friends and family. 

When we told our friends and family that we were planning to adopt a child, we got a great deal of support from them.  Read on to find out what they have to say and why they think we would make great parents:

 

● #1:   Chosen as Godparents for her son   --  from Candice's college roommate, Cindy

●   #2, #3:  Patience & Perseverance   --  from Candice's neighbors growing up, Karla & Steve

●   #4, #5, #6:   Provide Safe Haven, Love Unconditionally, Nurture  --  from former colleague,  David

●   #7, # 8, #9:   Fun, Kid at Heart, Trustworthy  --  from Candice's mother, Gloria

●   #10:   Caregiver  --  from the parents of one of Candice's childhood friends, Joyce & Danny

●   #11, #12:  Means to support a child and a family who supports their decision to adopt  --  from Todd's brother, Jim

●   #13:   Will convey positive, never-give-up attitude to your child(ren) --  from Candice's childhood friend, Susan

●   #14:   Have a deep-seated belief in the sanctity of life, family, and parenthood  --  from Candice's dad and step-mom,  Elliot & Charlie

●   #15, # 16, #17:   Great Sense of Humor, Playful Nature with Kids, Selfless  --  from friend, Mike

●   #18, # 19:   Reliable, Instill Values  --  from neighbors, Karen & Brandon

●   #20, # 21, #22:   Solid Character, Stable, Fun  --  from neighbors, Barbara & Leon

●   #23, #24:   Understands that everyone deserves a chance, Treats Godson very special --  from Todd's sister, Tonia

●   #25:   Children have fun visiting  --  from Candice's former colleague, Russell

●   #26, #27, #28:   Zest for Life, Creative, Compassionate  --  from Candice's grandmother, Inez

●   #29, #30, #31:   Talented, Dedicated, Intelligent  --  from former employer, Don

●   #32, #33:   Generous, Love for learning and travel  --  from friend, Sara

●   #34, #35:   Boundless Energy, Thoughtful --  from neighbor, Renee

●   #36:   Generous with Time & Love  --  from Candice's step-mom, Charlie

●   #37, #38:   Put heart and Soul into Everything, Will be supportive & encouraging parents  --  from friends, Milli & Scott

●   #39, #40:   Nurturing of New Generation, Care & Concern for Humanity  --  from Candice's colleague, Ruth Ann

●   #41, #42:   Patient, Give Children Quality Time --  from friends, Susan & Chad

●   #43, #44:   Genuine Love for One Another and Others / Child will Thrive in Warm Environment --  from Todd's Colleague & friends, Brian & Amy

●   #45:   Concerned about others  -- from neighbors, Jacqueline & Daniel

●   #46:   Loving Home  --  from Candice's Aunt,  Sandra

●   #35, #47:   Thoughtful (repeated!), Caring  --  from friends, Tim & Vanessa

●   #48:   Loves animals & the children lives  --  from friend, Carla

●   #28, #49:   Compassionate (seconded by another), Seeks joy  --  from Candice's colleague, Kelly

●   #50, #51:   Good spirit, Common Sense, Follow-through with Commitment  --  from fellow art show participant, Carolyn

●   #52:   Will Provide a Happy Home --  from friend, Connie

●   #53:   Family full of Love and Care --  from former colleague & friend, Doug

 

more to come....

 

Also -- if any of our friends, family, or neighbors wanted to add anything that hasn't been conveyed, please let us know!!  We'd love to hear from you.