Fondly,

Terri and John

April 26, 2004

Dr. Chin,

I walked into your office one year ago today, and met you for the first time. I immediately felt comfortable with you, and left that day feeling full of hope. I knew that I was in good hands. I left your office one week ago, having ended out relationship without reaching my goal. However, at no point along the way did I lose confidence in your ability. For me, my "goal" just wasn't meant to happen in the traditional way.

Thank you so much for all you did for me and for Don. You were consistently kind, supportive, and helpful. Thank your for taking your time with me; at no time did I feel rushed with you, or like you had "somewhere else to be", even though I knew each of your examining rooms were filled with another waiting patient. In fact, with all of the personal attention, it was easy for me to believe I was your only patient! thank you for your humor...it really helped on days I was feeling miserable that you were always upbeat and able to make me laugh. You are truly a gem - it is rare to find a physician who is so genuinely caring and kind, and who takes the time to make his patients feel safe and "at home". You make what could have been a miserable experience almost seem like fun.

Thanks as well to your wonderful staff. Everyone in your office is so helpful and considerate. No phone call was left unanswered, no question was a "stupid" question. I never once felt that I was inconveniencing any of your staff - they, like you, always took the time to get me the answer or help that I needed. And a special thank you to Grace and Sandy, for always apologizing before the needle stick!!

Since meeting with you last week, Don and I have made the decision to pursue adoption. We feel this is our best option, and that it is the way were are intended to meet our goal of becoming parents. Thanks for taking the time to talk to me about this option, as well as IVF, and to share your personal experience. I appreciated your giving me "balanced" advice about both possibilities, and for not pushing one over the other. We are very excited out our decision, and are working hard to get the process started. The waiting will be difficult...my gestation period will be a little longer than the standard nine months! But we know it will be worth the wait.

Thanks again for everything. You are TRULY an exceptional doctor, counselor, and person, and I am better for having met you.

Sincerely,

Cathy

April 28, 2004

Catina and Scott