Family and friends are very important to us. We often meet with them for dinners, birthdays and other social events. At Christmas and Easter, our families come together to eat delicious food and share presents. We also adopted American holidays, like Halloween, Thanksgiving and the 4th of July. Another yearly tradition is the family holiday with Roel’s family. We either go skiing or visit sunny destinations such as Italy and Spain.
We have a diverse group of friends with different ethnic backgrounds. Many of them have young kids and some of our friends have adopted from the United States as well. Our family
and friends have all been very supportive of our adoption plans. Our parents will have an active role as grandparents and our brothers and their families cannot wait for the three of us to become the four of us.
Home Sweet Home: We live in Venray, a small city in the province of Limburg, close to the German and Belgian border. It is surrounded by some of the most beautiful national parks where we love to go hiking. The region is also known for its distinctive culture, great food and festivities like ‘Carnaval’.
Our home is modern, spacious and situated in a neighborhood with many young families and children. There is a playground just in front of the house. Schools, daycare centers and a hospital are also close by. The best thing about our home is that our family and friends all live within a thirty-minute drive.
More on The Netherlands: The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for its flat landscape with canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. It is one of the most prosperous countries in the world and is recognized for its outstanding education and healthcare systems. There also is a great respect for human diversity.
Our Promise: We deeply respect the great sacrifice you have to make in the interest of your baby. Please know that we will always respect you and speak of you in a positive way. We value the benefits of an open adoption and look forward to remaining in contact with you, to the degree you are comfortable with. When we are fortunate enough to adopt again, the both of us will take time off from our jobs to bond with your child. Something we experienced in our upbringings ourselves and therefore really value, is that children should be able to follow their dreams. We hope to teach your child how to face the world with an open mind and be respectful to other people, whatever their background may be. We promise that your child will receive our unconditional love and support to grow up as a happy and healthy individual. We will always provide a safe, stable, warm and loving home.
Thank you again for taking the time to read our story. We want you to know how courageous we think you are for trying to make the best decisions you can. Our greatest hope is that you will find happiness and peace of mind with whatever decision you will make.
With Love,
Roel, Dennis & Dex