Letters

Hi, my name is Liz! I live in beautiful Western Massachusetts. I am a coach, graphic designer, adventurer, athlete, creator, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, and I find value in all those roles. I was raised outside of Boston, went to college in Colorado, and lived for many years in Oregon. I’ve even traveled to Europe, Africa, and Australia, so when I say Western Massachsettes is a beautiful place, you can know I’ve done my research! I moved back east in 2013 to be closer to family and old friends and I love the community I’ve created....

I have been coaching high school and college sports for over 13 years now, and my favorite part of the job is the relationships I’m able to develop with my athletes. I feel caring and protective of my players, but I also want to see them become strong, confident, and able to meet life’s challenges. I have learned a lot about communication, guidance, leadership, and teaching by being a coach, and I hope I can bring those lessons to my future role as parent. I also regularly get schooled in whatever music is most popular on Spotify. In fact, I have come to learn that...

I own a lovely home with a large yard. It’s big enough that I now have a riding mower, which actually makes mowing the lawn fun! It’s a quiet street, surrounded by trees and friendly neighbors, and I love to see the kids from up the road zoom past my house on their bikes.

I share my home with my dog, Lemon. I adopted her in August of 2020 when she was around 5-6 months old and she keeps me smiling every day! She loves to go on walks and adventures and is always excited to play with other dogs.

I’m very fortunate to have loving parents who are still married after 45 years. They live close enough for frequent visits. My father moved to the United States from England in his 20’s and has lived here ever since. My mom, on the other hand, is originally from New Jersey. While I was growing up they always encouraged me to explore all my interests, to value my education, and to be a good friend. My mom was even the parent that would show up to EVERY game I played in high school and was known among my teammates for bringing rice krispie treats for the team!

I have an older sister, who lives in New Jersey with her husband and son. I really admire my sister and brother-in-law’s patient, warm, and fun approach to parenting. My five-year-old nephew is a sweet, funny, smart, playful, and imaginative kid. Most importantly, his parents are raising him to be a kind person; he even sets up games to make sure everyone wins!

Note From My Sister:

“My sister, Liz, has always been a caregiver - to her family, her friends, in prior work caring for animals...

Since returning to Massachusetts, I have found a wonderful community of people living in my area and reconnected with close friends who I’ve known since high school. I love being “auntie” to my friends’ children and having people nearby who drop in to say hi or call me when they need a hand. I know that the child I adopt will be surrounded by loving people who are so excited to help provide a lifelong community for them.

Note From My Close Friends:...

“I know how babies get into mommies’ bellies. They are in their hearts, and when they are ready to have a baby, the baby moves into the belly and grows there.” My five-year-old nephew said that, and while it seems my sister and brother-in-law may need to do a better job of explaining the birds and the bees to him, I also know that he is right! I do believe that children begin (and remain) in their parents' hearts, regardless of how they join their families. There is a child in my heart, and I am so grateful that another woman is willing to carry them for 9...