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Thank you for taking the time to let me introduce myself and get to know me a little better.

Being a mom has always been my dream. I want nothing more than to have the opportunity to love a child deeply and completely through every stage of life.

Please know that I don’t take lightly the decision you are considering, and I thank you in advance for being the person you are.

If you decide to make an adoption plan, I...

I'm fortunate to live in a diverse community just outside of Washington DC. Originally from the Midwest, I fell in love with the city as an intern and have been living in the area for almost two decades now.

Living on a farm as a child was an amazing experience. Since then I've lived in small and big cities and overseas. All of those places have impacted the person I am.

I love fiercely and I’m passionate about the people and causes close to my heart....

My greatest dream has always been to be a mom. I hope to love and share my life with a child.

This isn’t a spur of the moment decision for me. I love my life, but it won’t feel complete until I am able to grow my family through adoption.

I've always loved spending time with children and have loved being "Aunt Ellen" to my friends' kids over the years.

The life I hope to provide for a child is one filled with...

I live in a beautiful three-bedroom home just outside the nation’s capital, in a safe, tree-filled neighborhood. I’m surrounded by many other young families and am a short walk away from good schools and walking trails.

I have a lovely backyard with plenty of room for playing, grilling, making s'mores in the fire pit, and enjoying time outside. There is also a park just down the block.

The neighborhood is full of diverse families and you can hear...

Wilson was a rescue that I adopted with housemates when he was just a kitten.

Now at 15, he's a bit of a curmudgeon, but a loyal companion. Wilson enjoys snuggling and watching the world from the window. He loves children - especially when they come bearing treats.

My family is very close-knit, despite being spread across the country. They are all incredibly caring, supportive and loving.

My mom and I talk daily and visit multiple times a year. We take trips and work on projects together often. She is the example of the parent I hope to be.

My amazing younger sister and her wife live on the West Coast with their dog, Gus, and their cat, Mr. Pawz. We talk...

I have an amazing group of friends - across the country that have become my village. We're always there for each other and up for an adventure - from backyard bbqs and movie dates to road trips and trekking around the world.

Several close friends and family have been adopted and have adopted into their family.

A child will have a circle of wonderful people to surround them with love and support. They are all looking forward to a new addition through adoption.

From the Midwest to the East Coast, rural farms to European cities, small towns and country roads to the streets of the capital - I've been blessed to see a lot of different places around the world including nearly 20 countries. I love to travel. I have spent time studying abroad in Spain and exploring Europe, visiting Africa, trekking Asia and Central America, and touring around the United States.

My travels and the people I've met along the way have had a huge impact on my life. Each of those experiences has...

More than anything, I want you to know that if I am chosen, I will love your child unconditionally and always honor where they came from.

I promise your child will be surrounded by joy, laughter, and love. Your child will always be cared for, encouraged to try new things, and explore the world. I will be their fiercest advocate and biggest cheerleader.

I promise to expose them to different kinds of art, music, cultures and the world around them. I will teach them to...