Jeremy and Eric

Here’s what some of our friends and family wanted to say

These are two most wonderful people. Jeremy is one of the best people on earth—just a wonderful person. He is kind, generous, thoughtful and very giving. He would make a great daddy. Eric, is a great guy, too. He is smart as a whip, level-headed, has a great laugh and sense of humor and is wonderful with children. I love them both and they would be very, very, responsible, loving, parents who will offer much to their child. I want them to have everything that so many of us take for granted, a complete loving family.

-Kay Drummond,
South Carolina

Eric is my younger brother so I have had the pleasure of knowing him all my life. I have known Jeremy for many years now too. They are always extremely highly regarded individuals by both family & acquaintances. They are two of the most caring, thoughtful & mature people I know.

Eric is a giver. His passion for helping others achieve has always impressed me. In his career he has consistently risen to the occasion taking on one major challenge after another, each time ended up on top.

Jeremy is very creative & this contributes to his well-balanced character. He is highly motivated and gives 100% to whatever endeavor he is undertaking. Jeremy has a very strong affinity for domestic life and making home a special place.

In terms of Eric & Jeremy's parenting abilities I am confident in saying I would expect nothing less than excellence. They were both brought up with a very high moral code and have continued to live with that code as a driving force in their lives. As parents they would love a child incredibly while instilling them with the same high morals that they have. Also, they are very fun and energetic people that children love to spend time with. Our niece & nephew are prime examples as they love their Uncles Eric & Jeremy.

-Shawn Hadley,
Kentucky

I have known Jeremy and Eric for nearly a decade, and they are among the very few people I’ve made the effort to stay friends with after I moved to another city. They’re fun to be around because they’re interesting and they’re interested—they have a lot of fun things going on and stuff to talk about, and they’re always so supportive of me. I cannot WAIT to see them fulfill their dream of becoming parents, and to meet the lucky little one who becomes a central part of their family!

-Virginia White,
District of Columbia

Working with Eric I have grown to admire and love Eric as a friend and coworker. Personally and professionally he has a large number of friends. He values his friendships with others and always makes people feel comfortable. You know you can depend on Eric during times of difficulty.

I have also gotten to know Jeremy and he is a very sweet and considerate person who always thinks of others before himself. He never misses a chance to send a note of thanks or to check on you if he knows you have been ill.

I know first hand that Church matters to both Eric and Jeremy. When making Charleston their home they spent time visiting many churches to find the right on for them. They attend church on a regular basis and play an active role in their congregation.

Eric and Jeremy are wonderful homemakers and fabulous cooks. They have been influential in getting my child Faith interested in cooking. Sometimes, Jeremy or Eric pick her up from school for me. She dearly loves Eric I trust them with her unconditionally.

The commitment that Eric and Jeremy have made to one another in life is solid and they are bound together forever. They have considered adoption for a long time and know now that the time is right for them to be parents.

-Barbara Jean Tilley,
South Carolina

Jeremy and my son were friends during high school. He spent a lot of time in my home and he touched my heart in a special way. Even though we are now miles apart, we have stayed in contact over the years. Jeremy possesses many fine qualities, including being a kind-hearted, thoughtful, dependable, and loyal friend. I met Eric when Jeremy was in college. Sixteen years later, they are still in a committed relationship. Jeremy and Eric are a wonderful couple, and I believe any child will be fortunate to have them as parents.

-Kay Wyrick,
Kentucky

I admire Eric for his calm and confident approach to work and life. I admire Jeremy for his compassion and love of life. I know that they will make great parents. Guys like them don’t come around every day. I feel very blessed to have met them, call them friends and have them be a part of my and Lauren's lives. Other than my parents, they are the first people I think of if asked who you would want to raise your child if you were not able to.

My daughter Lauren loves them. I told her I was writing this about Eric and Jeremy and what the purpose of the letter was. She said, “cool, they will be good parents.” So that got me to thinking, why not get the perspective of a child, a 10-year old little girl. When I asked what comes to your mind about Eric, she said “fun, tall, grey-headed, needs help with softball, a good cook and nice.” When I asked what comes to your mind about Jeremy, she said, “cheerful, good-baker, patient, kind, fun and needs help with softball.” I asked Lauren why they would be good parents and she said very simply that they are a team. As I think about it, that is what they have been, what they are and what they will continue to be no matter what life throws at them—a team, a family.

Eric and Jeremy have had plenty of life experiences to prepare them for having a child. They have the support of family and friends, have proven that their relationship is solid and are committed to being positive role models to anyone that comes into their lives. They have so much to offer. Any child would be blessed to become a part of their family. I can’t wait for the day they add a new member to their family. It will not only be an exciting time for Eric and Jeremy but for their families and friends.

-Stacy Williams,
South Carolina