My husband and I have known Holly and Nathan for several years, having first met them while both my husband and Nathan were stationed together in the Navy in Virginia. Not only were they immediately easy to get to know, even for introverts like me, but were always fun to be around. I loved doing so many things with them: going to their house and relaxing with them while eating Oreos and laughing at easily-mocked reality shows, staking out the best crab dip at the grocery store, getting together for barbecue and game night with several young married couples and having an absolute hoot, or just hanging out at my house watching Holly work her craft/scrapbooking magic. Even when we seemed to be doing nothing in particular together, it always felt like we were doing something because it was so enjoyable to be with them. Their happy demeanor and fantastic senses of humor never ceased to make the mood brighter around them. I dare say that a nicer, funnier couple you'd be hard pressed to find.
Since I first met Holly and Nathan, there has been one thing I've always known about them: their love of children and how much they hoped to have children. Theirs is a happy home that could only be made happier by enlarging it. After both Nathan and my husband moved on to different assignments/chapters in our lives, we all kept in touch. It has been through letters and emails that we've kept up with each other, and I believe I have come to know them better as people than I had when they lived only minutes away from us. It is in thoughtful communication like letters that a person's true personality can make itself known at last. I'm so grateful to have kept up with Holly and Nathan in this manner, especially Holly, as I feel like I was only able to graze the surface of themselves before, when now I have such a wonderful glimpse into the inner workings of their hearts. And what a marvelous people they really are. Now I only wish they'd move closer again!
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Our friends Denise and Louie
To Whom This May Concern:
We have known Nathan & Holly for the past six years. Our relationship was here in my home state of Rhode Island while they lived here too.
Nathan & Holly are wonderful individuals as well as outstanding human beings. Kind and gentle, sweet and considerate to all those around them at all times.
While they were living here in Rhode Island, we spent a lot of good times with them and they always were very special to us. We miss their smiling faces as well as their good humor.
We would highly recommend Holly & Nathan be considered for whatever it is that they need! We would be happy to attest to their characters in any way necessary.
Louis & Denise
We have known Nathan & Holly for the past six years. Our relationship was here in my home state of Rhode Island while they lived here too.
Nathan & Holly are wonderful individuals as well as outstanding human beings. Kind and gentle, sweet and considerate to all those around them at all times.
While they were living here in Rhode Island, we spent a lot of good times with them and they always were very special to us. We miss their smiling faces as well as their good humor.
We would highly recommend Holly & Nathan be considered for whatever it is that they need! We would be happy to attest to their characters in any way necessary.
Louis & Denise
Denise and Louis took us to breakfast right before we moved. 
Holly's friend Marie
To whom it may concern:
My husband Adam and I have been close friends with Nathan and Holly since the spring of 2004 when Nathan and Adam were stationed in Newport, Rhode Island. Nathan was serving in the United States Navy Band and Adam in the United States Coast Guard. We met through our membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Nathan and Holly were the first and most influential friends we made while on the East Coast. Unfortunately, we lost our close proximity with them when Nathan and Holly moved to Utah in pursuit of Nathan’s higher education. Luckily, we have remained close and in touch while visiting regularly when we can.
I was always impressed by the magnitude with which they fulfilled their responsibilities in their workplaces and in our church, all while staying unified and bonded as a couple. Nathan and Holly are older than us by a few years so naturally we looked to their lead and example on many levels. In our faith, the family is considered the most fundamental and important unit life brings. Couples have the opportunity to participate in a very symbolic and everlasting marriage ceremony in the temple. Nathan and Holly were our mentors throughout this process of performing our own temple marriage. Having their support not only meant the world to us, but was very critical to our spiritual progression at the time.
Holly and Nathan also lead a very active, inviting life that has impressed us. When the four of us lived in Newport, we usually congregated in their home where we were treated to Holly’s homemade meals and Nathan’s humor and wit. They are both very fun and exciting. We could always find the two of them taking long afternoon walks or at Newport’s annual “Polar Bear Plunge” in the dead of winter. When they found time around Nathan’s busy Navy schedule, they would put their extensive collection of camping gear to use.
Nathan and Holly are very ambitious individuals. They both share a great love and gift of music. Nathan’s gift on the French Horn and general musical talent afforded him a dignified profession in the Navy Band. He was also successful performing musical ensembles on the side. We always enjoyed attending his performances in the community, such as at a church service on Christmas Eve. It was a wise decision for Nathan to further his education in music at Utah State University before continuing with the Navy Band. His recent completion of a Music Performance Degree will open up many opportunities to pursue his passion while nobly supporting his family.
Holly has never taken a private music lesson in her life, but can perform and teach in any musical capacity. She led our local church choir in many varieties of musical pieces and ensembles. When Holly served as Ward Choir Director, the choir was continuously invited to perform at funerals and Stake events, where multiple congregations assembled. She also complements her husband’s instrumental talent as an accomplished flutist.
Along with Holly’s musical hobby, she serves a wide range of additional hobbies in the arts. Shortly after meeting Holly, it became apparent how gifted and passionate Holly was in the area of scrap booking. Her scrapbooks were so exceptional that she was able to create a word-of-mouth side business, called Flutterbug Designs, making wedding and baby books.
They also both faithfully served in our church's Young Men's and Young Women's Program's in Newport. Nathan was the President and Holly a Counselor. Nathan and I served as President of the Young Men's and Young Women's Organization during the same time. He always had a way and connection with the young men that truly impacted their lives. When then there were difficult matters in the young men's lives, they could always confide in Nathan as a role model and father figure. When I served as a counselor with Holly in the Young Women's Organization, she brought creativity and fun into the young women's lives. The girls could see who they wanted to become as women through Holly's great example.
As I have described, Nathan and Holly live an enriching and fulfilled life through their own marriage, professions, hobbies, talents, and service. I truly see them when I envision the best atmosphere and family for a child to be brought up in. Their teamwork and commitment to each other has been timelessly apparent through their greatest challenge of infertility. Holly and Nathan have had the burning desire for a child since we’ve known them. They have gone through great lengths to conceive. I commend their efforts to bring a child into the world of their loving care. I also admire their commitment to having their own child through adoption. I am a strong advocate for appropriate child placement having personally been adopted. It would be my strongest recommendation to approve Holly and Nathan for adoption. A child would be very fortunate to gain the upbringing Nathan and Holly would provide.
Sincerely,
Marie
Marie, Heather & Holly at Heather's wedding.
My husband Adam and I have been close friends with Nathan and Holly since the spring of 2004 when Nathan and Adam were stationed in Newport, Rhode Island. Nathan was serving in the United States Navy Band and Adam in the United States Coast Guard. We met through our membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Nathan and Holly were the first and most influential friends we made while on the East Coast. Unfortunately, we lost our close proximity with them when Nathan and Holly moved to Utah in pursuit of Nathan’s higher education. Luckily, we have remained close and in touch while visiting regularly when we can.
I was always impressed by the magnitude with which they fulfilled their responsibilities in their workplaces and in our church, all while staying unified and bonded as a couple. Nathan and Holly are older than us by a few years so naturally we looked to their lead and example on many levels. In our faith, the family is considered the most fundamental and important unit life brings. Couples have the opportunity to participate in a very symbolic and everlasting marriage ceremony in the temple. Nathan and Holly were our mentors throughout this process of performing our own temple marriage. Having their support not only meant the world to us, but was very critical to our spiritual progression at the time.
Holly and Nathan also lead a very active, inviting life that has impressed us. When the four of us lived in Newport, we usually congregated in their home where we were treated to Holly’s homemade meals and Nathan’s humor and wit. They are both very fun and exciting. We could always find the two of them taking long afternoon walks or at Newport’s annual “Polar Bear Plunge” in the dead of winter. When they found time around Nathan’s busy Navy schedule, they would put their extensive collection of camping gear to use.
Nathan and Holly are very ambitious individuals. They both share a great love and gift of music. Nathan’s gift on the French Horn and general musical talent afforded him a dignified profession in the Navy Band. He was also successful performing musical ensembles on the side. We always enjoyed attending his performances in the community, such as at a church service on Christmas Eve. It was a wise decision for Nathan to further his education in music at Utah State University before continuing with the Navy Band. His recent completion of a Music Performance Degree will open up many opportunities to pursue his passion while nobly supporting his family.
Holly has never taken a private music lesson in her life, but can perform and teach in any musical capacity. She led our local church choir in many varieties of musical pieces and ensembles. When Holly served as Ward Choir Director, the choir was continuously invited to perform at funerals and Stake events, where multiple congregations assembled. She also complements her husband’s instrumental talent as an accomplished flutist.
Along with Holly’s musical hobby, she serves a wide range of additional hobbies in the arts. Shortly after meeting Holly, it became apparent how gifted and passionate Holly was in the area of scrap booking. Her scrapbooks were so exceptional that she was able to create a word-of-mouth side business, called Flutterbug Designs, making wedding and baby books.
They also both faithfully served in our church's Young Men's and Young Women's Program's in Newport. Nathan was the President and Holly a Counselor. Nathan and I served as President of the Young Men's and Young Women's Organization during the same time. He always had a way and connection with the young men that truly impacted their lives. When then there were difficult matters in the young men's lives, they could always confide in Nathan as a role model and father figure. When I served as a counselor with Holly in the Young Women's Organization, she brought creativity and fun into the young women's lives. The girls could see who they wanted to become as women through Holly's great example.
As I have described, Nathan and Holly live an enriching and fulfilled life through their own marriage, professions, hobbies, talents, and service. I truly see them when I envision the best atmosphere and family for a child to be brought up in. Their teamwork and commitment to each other has been timelessly apparent through their greatest challenge of infertility. Holly and Nathan have had the burning desire for a child since we’ve known them. They have gone through great lengths to conceive. I commend their efforts to bring a child into the world of their loving care. I also admire their commitment to having their own child through adoption. I am a strong advocate for appropriate child placement having personally been adopted. It would be my strongest recommendation to approve Holly and Nathan for adoption. A child would be very fortunate to gain the upbringing Nathan and Holly would provide.
Sincerely,
Marie
Marie, Heather & Holly at Heather's wedding.
Our friend Heather
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to provide a positive recommendation for my friends Holly and Nathan. I met them when they moved to Newport, Rhode Island. We attended the same church for three years, and Nathan and I worked together in Navy Band Northeast as well. During our time in Newport, Holly and I became the closest of friends.
I have had the chance to observe their strong moral and spiritual values as well as their long struggle with infertility. I know that Holly and Nathan have dreamed of being parents for many years. They have so much love to give, and any child placed with them would be a fortunate child indeed. They are committed to dedicating themselves heart and soul to a child. Aside from the strength of their marriage they have a very strong support system in their friends and family.
When I heard that Holly and Nathan felt led to adopt a child, my heart was filled with joy. No couple I know deserves to be parents as much as these two. They are loving, patient, attentive and thoroughly committed to one another. This couple takes every opportunity to enrich children's lives, from serving as teen youth group leaders at our church to, to assisting in the nursery. It is amazing to watch them with children. They are so patient, kind and sweet with all of them.
Their strong faith has seen them through some tough times, and now it seems their dreams are about to come true. Together, this couple is just amazing. Of course, they have occasional disagreements like any normal couple, but they are truly best friends. They treat each other with mutual respect and have created a loving, stable home. They are also financially secure, with Nathan holding a high-profile job in the United States Navy Band.
Please know that if Holly and Nathan are chosen to have a baby placed in their home, not only they will treasure this precious gift, but also the child would be blessed to be part of such a loving home. It is my strong desire that they be able to expand their family through adoption.
Respectfully,
Heather
It is my pleasure to provide a positive recommendation for my friends Holly and Nathan. I met them when they moved to Newport, Rhode Island. We attended the same church for three years, and Nathan and I worked together in Navy Band Northeast as well. During our time in Newport, Holly and I became the closest of friends.
I have had the chance to observe their strong moral and spiritual values as well as their long struggle with infertility. I know that Holly and Nathan have dreamed of being parents for many years. They have so much love to give, and any child placed with them would be a fortunate child indeed. They are committed to dedicating themselves heart and soul to a child. Aside from the strength of their marriage they have a very strong support system in their friends and family.
When I heard that Holly and Nathan felt led to adopt a child, my heart was filled with joy. No couple I know deserves to be parents as much as these two. They are loving, patient, attentive and thoroughly committed to one another. This couple takes every opportunity to enrich children's lives, from serving as teen youth group leaders at our church to, to assisting in the nursery. It is amazing to watch them with children. They are so patient, kind and sweet with all of them.
Their strong faith has seen them through some tough times, and now it seems their dreams are about to come true. Together, this couple is just amazing. Of course, they have occasional disagreements like any normal couple, but they are truly best friends. They treat each other with mutual respect and have created a loving, stable home. They are also financially secure, with Nathan holding a high-profile job in the United States Navy Band.
Please know that if Holly and Nathan are chosen to have a baby placed in their home, not only they will treasure this precious gift, but also the child would be blessed to be part of such a loving home. It is my strong desire that they be able to expand their family through adoption.
Respectfully,
Heather
Our friend KaDee
I have had the pleasure of knowing Holly and Nathan for three years now. I was in the Utah State University music program with Nathan and was able to witness his talents along with his professionalism. He has been a leader in everything he chooses to do and was always a role model to those younger than him, including me. Holly came to every football game, every concert and every event that Nathan played in to support him and I know that she will always support him in whatever he chooses to accomplish. They are both wonderful people with great senses of humor that love each other and those around them. Nathan and Holly will make amazing parents because they are mindful of other people’s feelings and they love to serve those around them. They will cherish a child more than their own lives and will bring that child up to be an ambitious and honest person. I have no reservations in saying that Nathan and Holly will be outstanding parents.
Us and some of our friends.
KaDee and her husband are on the right.
Us and some of our friends.KaDee and her husband are on the right.
Holly's friend Sam
I met Holly when she moved to Utah for Nathan to finish his degree. She got a job where I worked and she was the best thing for the business when she came along. She was always there with a smile and a laugh. She is such a sweet and kind-hearted soul and even though she moved away, I will never forget her. I know she will be the best mom, hands down! Her and Nathan are two people that love and care about all the people that they come in contact with. I'm a better person for having her in my life.
Sam and her two daughters.
(Holly took this picture)
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Sam and her two daughters.(Holly took this picture)
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