Keaton and Daryl’s Letter

Dear Birth Mother,

We have been praying over you, your mind, your body, your heart, your situation, and your baby for a long time. We pray God’s peace and protection over you. We are eager to meet you and grow a lasting relationship with you. We know the decision you are making to place your baby with our family is a difficult one, and it tells us how strong and faithful you are. You already hold such a special place in our hearts. We know that because of you our lives will be forever changed in the best way.

We have been married 11 years. When we met, adoption was already on both of our hearts. Keaton’s mother is adopted, and he has always wanted to pay it forward. Since high school, Daryl has loved that she can open her heart and home to a special baby who needs it. We both grew up in church with a strong desire to follow Christ. Our church family has been by our side through many significant events in our lives. Not only are they the best prayer warriors, but they have taught and babysat our boys, made us meals, and mentored us. Church isn’t just something we do, being part of the body of Christ is essential for our growth and survival in life and has shaped us into who we are today. Our church family is very supportive of us adopting a baby. They have prayed for us and supported us financially. Several members of our church have adopted children, shared their stories with us, and given us advice on adoption.

Keaton is a Christian financial planner. He usually works at his office, but once a week he works from home and occasionally goes on a short work trip. He is outgoing and active. Keaton enjoys listening to audiobooks about faith and finance, working out at the gym, traveling, and playing with our two boys. Sometimes Keaton will take the boys out for a special daddy morning and get donuts.

Daryl just left her teaching career to become a stay-at-home homeschool mama. She plays the piano and the violin, speaks Spanish, and enjoys reading, crafting, sewing, and baking. Daryl is social but also loves to stay home and spend quality time with the family.

Our boys are Oakley (5) and Huxley (3). They are fun and loving, always ready to give us hugs and play outside. They are excited to have a have a baby sister or brother. When they are around other babies they have such a tender caring demeanor.

Our parents and grandparents are also excited to welcome a new member to the family. They are all very supportive of us adopting a baby and are ready to spoil and love on a new grandchild and great-grandchild. Keaton’s parents live nearby in Texas and get to see us and the boys regularly. Daryl’s parents and our grandparents live in Missouri. We go up to see them often.

We are continually praying that God will lead you to the perfect family for your baby. He is working all things for good, and that includes your story. We pray God’s comforting and guiding hand over you. May God bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you.

With love and faith,
Keaton & Daryl Burke
kdburke5050@gmail.com

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