I’m honored to be writing you this letter and to have an opportunity to play a small role in Jeff and Eric’s adoption of a child. I moved to Washington, D.C. ten years ago, and Jeff and Eric are part of a small group of dear friends who are my “family” here. I live just a couple blocks from them, and I can’t tell you how excited I am about becoming an aunt to their child.
I met Jeff at my first job in Washington. He quickly became one of my favorite people in the office, as well as outside of it. He’s smart, respected and very well liked, and he works every day in big and small ways to make the world a better place. If I’m looking for lunch company or a kind ear and advice, I seek out Jeff, as do many other people.I met Eric through Jeff and we quickly bonded over stories about our families, cooking, and neighborhood gossip. One of the best times we had was when I helped him plan a surprise birthday party for Jeff. I ended up working on the party with so many of their friends and family members who are such a big part of Jeff and Eric’s lives. From selecting childhood photos and little-known stories of Jeff for the party, to compiling a scrapbook—each page created by a different family member or friend celebrating Jeff—the party was a display of the love Eric and Jeff have created in their lives, and I was so grateful to be a part of it.
Jeff and Eric are very special people. They show a great love for family, friends, and life. We get together regularly for meals, afternoons in their backyard, movies, and many holidays. They’ve been there for me through some tough times, and they enrich my life daily.
Jeff and Eric will be wonderful parents—loving, supportive, thoughtful, and active in their child’s life. They will delight in seeing their child grow and become their own person.
My own nephews and nieces are in Florida, so I’m excited I can be close by Jeff and Eric for babysitting, story time, and walks to the ice cream shop. And I know Jeff and Eric have a big and close circle of friends and family who, like me, are excited about playing a role in their child’s life.
Very truly yours,
Julie