Help with writing assignment

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:28 pm

I am not very eloquent when it comes to writing, as you all have probably figured out by now.

I need to write a letter of a good friend of mine that is adopting an infant. I've known her for approx 7 years, and actually emailed her before I put this up there that I don't know the exact time frame. She is my neighbor and she has baby-sat my children off and on. She has had Foster children for years, but they are always temporary, this is permanent...This means a lot to her. She needs my letter by next Monday.

How do I put into words that I recommend this family to take care of an infant?

I just don't know where to start??

Would someone be willing to give me some help???

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:35 pm

Close your eyes and summon up her good qualities. Then write them down in a sincere and thoughtful manner. Sincerity always comes through. Good luck.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:37 pm

Nomad;570316 wrote: Close your eyes and summon up her good qualities. Then write them down in a sincere and thoughtful manner. Sincerity always comes through. Good luck.

Thank You, didn't expect a serious answer from you. So, I really appreciate it.

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:38 pm

I'll see what I can come up with.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:41 pm

WonderWendy3;570317 wrote: Thank You, didn't expect a serious answer from you. So, I really appreciate it.

Your welcome. I imagine its very important for her so I hope she gets what she wants.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:44 pm

Nomad;570322 wrote: Your welcome. I imagine its very important for her so I hope she gets what she wants.

Yes it is, it came as a suprise to me though. She has twin boys that just turned 12. I thought they were kind of done with having little ones. She emailed me and told me the news...so I was suprised, but happy for her.

Thanks again!

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:50 pm

koan;570318 wrote: I'll see what I can come up with.

Thank you Koan, appreciate it

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:54 pm

To (Whom It May Concern)

As (name's) neighbour for the last seven years, I have come to know her well. She has taken care of my own children and provided a nurturing environment for many foster children over the years. (Name) has proven herself to be a loving and devoted guardian, shows compassion and patience in the most trying times, and understands completely what a child needs to grow into a healthy adult.

I have no reservations calling (name) any time I need help with one of my children and she has always been open about asking for advice herself. I offer my support in her application to adopt as I fully believe that any child would be lucky to have a home such as she can provide.

If there are any further questions I can answer, please contact me.

Sincerely,

(your name)

short but to the point.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:56 pm

Wow Koan, thank you SO Very much....brought tears to my eyes. It is perfect!!

I really appreciate your help...beyond words...Thank You again.

:-4

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:58 pm

:-6

It's so important to say things well sometimes.

This was one of them. Glad you asked for help.

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:59 pm

except spell neighbor without the "u" if you're a yank.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:04 pm

koan;570335 wrote: except spell neighbor without the "u" if you're a yank.

Yeah, I got that ....thanks though...I've already copy and pasted and saved to word.

I need to spiffy it up with addresses and dates, other than that...PRESTO...

I really appreciate it...thanks again!:)

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:07 pm

I expect to hear back how it's going for her.

I know adoptions can be really drawn out and painful at times. Best of luck to her.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:37 pm

koan;570343 wrote: I expect to hear back how it's going for her.

I know adoptions can be really drawn out and painful at times. Best of luck to her.

Funny you should say that, I was just thinking of inviting her to come on here. I'm not sure if she would or not. She is busy baby-sitting children and trying to take care of her family. But I will suggest it. In the event she doesn't. I will be sure and tell you how its going.

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:44 pm

It might be interesting for DG and anyone else considering adopting too. It's not as straight forward as people think.

I knew one couple who waited years and finally, right before the adoption went through, the mother changed her mind. It was horrible. I hope your friend's goes smoothly.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:50 pm

koan;570392 wrote: It might be interesting for DG and anyone else considering adopting too. It's not as straight forward as people think.

I knew one couple who waited years and finally, right before the adoption went through, the mother changed her mind. It was horrible. I hope your friend's goes smoothly.

I have good friends that fostered (sp?) children and then adopted them (brother and sister from abusive homes). They were told that they can never have children and after about a year of having these two children, at the time ages were about 4 and 6ish (boy and girl). She became pregnant, after being told that she never would be able conceive. So, within 3 years they went from having 0children to 3.

I see them from time to time in town and what a happy family:-6

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:52 pm

That's a great story.

She got the best of both worlds.

I think adopting an infant is harder. Unless you will take one from another country as well.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:53 pm

koan;570401 wrote: That's a great story.

She got the best of both worlds.

I think adopting an infant is harder. Unless you will take one from another country as well.

Unless you are Madonna of course.

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:04 pm

wow!! koan you have a excellent grasp of the written language....

i am impressed!!!!!!:-6

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:15 pm

guppy;570410 wrote: wow!! koan you have a excellent grasp of the written language....

i am impressed!!!!!!:-6

Can you write a letter to the BBC for me? :wah:

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:15 pm

I just wrote my friend an email and told her its done except for needing who to address it to??

I invited her to come here...hope she does...

I was dreading trying to figure it all out, so thankful I asked for help.:-6

sissy1022 · Post by **sissy1022** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:42 pm

WonderWendy3;570415 wrote: I just wrote my friend an email and told her its done except for needing who to address it to??

I invited her to come here...hope she does...

I was dreading trying to figure it all out, so thankful I asked for help.:-6

THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT HELPED WENDY WRITE THIS FOR MY HUSBAND AND I!!!

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:56 pm

Hi Sissy!

Welcome to FG. :-6

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:08 pm

whoo hooo!!!

I've been yappin' my jaws in chat room, didn't know you were here!!!

Yayyyyy!!!:-4

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:55 am

Welcome Sissy! Good luck too.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:26 pm

Update on this thread.....

My friends now have a beautiful baby girl in their home!!! They just brought Victoria home the other day!!:-4

I had a picture, and she is BEAUTIFUL!! I will see her on Sunday or sooner if I get my hind end over there to take a peek, but I can remember what its like with a new little one in the house and they have a FULL house...so I will see sweet baby on Sunday at the "Welcome home baby" party!!! Yayyyyyyy:yh_party:yh_party

thank you so much to those of you that helped me and the words of encouragement!!:-4