Notes from the Grandparents

A Message from Steve's Dad

My name is Mark, and I am the proud father of Stephen and father-in-law of Carson. Sixty some years ago, a woman who could not raise us gave birth to my twin and myself. We were fortunate enough to be adopted by a loving family that raised us as their own and we were able to pass this love on to our own children. Now Stephen and Carson wish to do the same thing. Through the love and kindness that I have seen them show to my other son’s children, I know that Stephen and Carson will be the loving, caring parents that we all hope to be. Any child that Stephen and Carson adopt, will be welcomed whole heartedly into our family and will be raised with the advantage of knowing that they are loved by their family and their extended family. Because of my adoption, Stephen has been able to see that there is no difference in the love that an adopted child receives when compared to a child born to their parents. I can think of no couple that would make better parents than would Stephen and Carson, and I look forward to the day that I will be able to babysit for them on my visits to their home.

A Message from Carson's Parents

As Carson's Mom, I know how important and special grandparents are in a child's life. My parents were separated during World War II when my father was called to active duty, and when he returned they were divorced. My mother went to work and my maternal grandmother cared for me most of the time. I was eight years old when my mother remarried and with this change came another wonderful grandmother. These women were nurturing, loved me unconditionally, and were always there for me. They became my role models for parenting. Being a wife to one man for 42 years and a mother to three adult children have given me great joy and I know with certainty that being a grandmother will foster a new joy.

I am Carson's Dad, a Maine lawyer for 39 years with a significant portion of my practice in family law. My family practice has exposed me to every kind of domestic crisis, financial, marital, death, and in the process I have realized the importance of the family unit and communication. I introduced my children to the outdoors, fishing, hunting for wild foods, appreciating nature. My wife Elizabeth and I are truly excited about the prospect of being grandparents and look forward to the opportunity of sharing our life experience with a new family member.

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