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Hi Moms – I’m hoping to help our incredible nanny, Gina, find her next family.

We are only parting ways because our family’s needs have changed with my work schedule — otherwise we would love to keep her forever. She has been with our daughter (now 19 months) and has been truly exceptional in every way. She will be available starting early July and is looking for a full-time role (45 min hours/week) with a consistent schedule.

Gina has played a major role in our daughter’s early development, particularly in language and communication. Her own daughter was the valedictorian of her high school, so she knows what she is doing! She has a natural gift for engaging with children in a way that is both fun and educational. Thanks to her thoughtful approach, we’ve seen tremendous growth in our daughter’s vocabulary and conversational skills.

Gina also brings a great energy to daily activities, always coming up with fun and enriching games, crafts, classes and outings that keep our daughter happily engaged. I have watched her interact during these outings and classes and she is often the most engaged nanny there – participating along the way and helping our daughter do her best (and listen)!

Gina was previously the nanny for our dear friends prior to coming with us, caring for their 2.5 and 1 year olds, and we were lucky to strike the timing lottery when they were moving out of the city.

We trust her completely and cannot recommend her highly enough. Please reach out to her via her work email address provided below.

I’m writing to highly recommend our nanny Hazel for a part-time position with a new family. She has been a wonderful presence in our home and has cared for our two year old son with kindness, dedication, and so much love. Hazel joined our family when our son was three months old. As a first-time mom, I was very nervous about transitioning back to work and could not have done it without Hazel. From day one she has been attentive, collaborative, and deeply caring. Hazel treats our son as her own and her utmost concern is for our son’s safety at all times.
Hazel has greatly excelled at engaging our son in developmentally appropriate play, music, and reading. Our son absolutely adores Hazel! She is a source of light, humor and joy as she cares for our son. Hazel has gone above and beyond to form connections with nannies in our building and neighborhood to create opportunities for daily playdates. She has been very helpful with finding sources of entertainment and education in our neighborhood. Additionally, Hazel aided with cooking and light housekeeping.

Lastly, I need to highlight Hazel’s flexibility and her ability to work around our changing schedules. She has been a great help to us not only during the week, but also, on weekends and during family trips. Hazel’s direct and open communication style aided our ability to all focus on our son’s wellbeing as the top priority. We are so thankful to have had Hazel as part of our family and she will be dearly missed by us all.

I’m more than happy to answer any questions or share more about our experience with Hazel!

To Whom It May Concern,
I am pleased to highly recommend Lesley Ann Stephenson, who has worked with my family for over five years. She has been an exceptional caregiver and has consistently gone above and beyond in providing outstanding care and support for my children.
Lesley ensures that all of my children’s needs are met each day. She assists with school pickups, makes sure homework is completed, and prepares dinner for the children regularly. By the time I arrive home, the children are clean, settled, and ready for bed, which has been an incredible help to our family.
In addition to caring for the children, Lesley also helps with light housekeeping duties, complementing the work of our weekly housekeeper and helping keep our home organized and running smoothly.
What truly sets Lesley apart is the genuine bond she has built with my children. As they have grown older, they continue to love spending time with her and enjoy her company immensely. She has become a trusted and valued part of our family. We have even invited her to travel with us on vacations because of the trust, reliability, and comfort she brings.
Lesley is truly a treasure, and any family would be fortunate to have her as a caregiver. I recommend her wholeheartedly and without hesitation.

Our truly one-of-a-kind nanny, Nad, will be available beginning in August/September (flexible on start date!), as both of our children will be in school full time. We would truly love to help her find another family.

Nad has been with our family since my oldest was just 4 months old. As a first-time (and anxious!) mom, I cannot overstate the comfort and confidence she gave me from day one. She is calm, loving, experienced, endlessly patient (!!), and unbelievably reliable. Most importantly, she genuinely loves the children she cares for and treats them as if they were her own.

Our kids absolutely adore her, and we have always felt complete trust knowing they were safe, happy, and cared for with Nad. She has such a gentle, intuitive way of meeting kids where they are emotionally, while still bringing warmth, structure, and joy to their days. She’s a true pro – confident and experienced without ever being rigid – but always respectful of our parenting preferences, routines or any direction given.

Nad is also the most dependable caregiver we’ve ever worked with – always on time, incredibly flexible, hardworking, thoughtful, and consistently going above and beyond for our family. We’ve done two nanny shares with her, traveled together as a family, and regularly relied on her for early mornings and late evenings. We often work from home in a small space, and she is always respectful, easy to be around, helpful, and professional. I actually miss having her around when she’s not here!

Quite honestly, Nad has become an invaluable part of our village. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her help raise our children over the past several years.

Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect or hear more about our experience with her — we cannot recommend her highly enough.

It is with a heavy heart but the deepest gratitude that we recommend Camille, our nanny of seven years. Camille joined us when our daughter was just 4 months old and has been the bedrock of our family through the birth of our son (now 4) and some of the most defining moments of our lives. We are only parting ways because I am taking a career break to focus on family—a transition made possible by the incredible foundation Camille helped us build.

Camille is a career professional with 20+ years of experience across NYC and Westchester. As a new mother, I relied on Camille for guidance. She shepherded me through my first years as a mother. Camille taught me every newborn trick, from managing bottles and feedings to preparing fresh baby food for the introduction of solids. She helped us to establish routines for our children as infants, with bathtime, reading, and their evening bottle, which we still in a way carry on today. Camille has helped us manage through every stage, from tracking feedings on apps and navigating sleep regressions to now helping with homework and school pickups. She is an expert at navigating the city safely and is a pro at finding engaging, fun, and developmental activities at every corner of the city (and now in Westchester). She knows every library class, every playground sprinkler, and the Central Park Zoo and Museum of Natural History like the back of her hand. Each morning she would pack a “master diaper bag” and head out with an exciting adventure planned. There is nobody I trust more on the subway with a child than Camille. I still remember when we interviewed Camille and she said “When a child is engaged in an activity, I never rush them.”. This has stuck with me…although I cannot say I always share her same level of patience!

What truly sets Camille apart is her unwavering devotion. She is the “calm in the storm.” We’ve been through a lot the last few eyars When my son faced a life-threatening, near-death medical emergency, Camille was the first to notice and called the ambulance. She stayed with our daughter and managed our home for multiple days and nights while we were at the hospital, no questions asked. Camille saw me through a breast cancer diagnosis and recovery, cared for our dog during his own cancer treatments, and even assists with my 95-year-old grandmother—dancing and singing to keep her spirits high. During COVID, Camille lived with us in our apartment. We had dinner together each night, watched movies, and really did get to know each other well during a strange and uncertain time. When we moved to Westchester, Camille chose to stay with us, even taking the initiative to secure her driver’s license to better support our family’s new driving needs.

Camille treats our home as if it were her own. She is proactive, fast to respond, and sends really and truly very “professional” photos and videos throughout the day. Hers are always better than mine! With schedules changed and the kids now in school, Camille handles food shopping, meal planning, house management, and laundry. She keeps the children’s bedrooms and toy areas meticulously organized. I have to say that Camille is never rushed or stressed. Whether a baby isn’t napping or plans change last minute, she goes with the flow and adapts with grace. She has received unsolicited praise from teachers and neighbors for years. One of Camille’s strongest attributes is her ability to create a network and foster a warm home. In both the city and in Westchester, Camille has built a network. She has helped my children develop great friends and has established our home as a place where people gather.

We often say we won the lottery when Camille entered our lives. She is a nurturing, honest, and street-smart woman with superior values. She didn’t just watch our children; she helped raise them into confident, kind people.

We trust Camille with everything we have. We are more than happy to speak with any family interested in welcoming this extraordinary woman into their lives.

Camille is targeting to start with a new family in mid-August but is flexible to start earlier if it is the right fit.

Experienced and amazing nanny available in May

Our amazing nanny, Danielle, is looking for a new family!

Danielle took care of our older son two years ago, and then (thankfully!) agreed to work with us again this year for a four-month stint before our baby starts daycare in mid-May.

Danielle immediately bonded with both of our kids, and helped us navigate various transitions during their infancy — eating solids, drinking from a cup, transitioning nap schedules, you name it. She’s warm and caring, while at the same time fiercely protective, which has always made me feel at ease when I’m gone for the day. Danielle also believes in talking to kids clearly and directly, which has helped our sons develop their language skills.

It has always been clear that Danielle views her role, in part, as being our sons’ biggest advocate. For both of them, that’s meant helping them build confidence at the play gym or park — and even telling us when we should consider buying different toys, cups, etc. It’s one of the many things that I’ve loved about working her.

I can’t recommend her highly enough!

Hi! We are looking for a temporary arrangement for our amazing nanny between August and February while we are gone. We hope to continue with her once we return so looking for someone who can benefit from having a nanny for a short period.

She is Israeli, an exceptionally warm and dedicated woman and came to us highly recommended by another Israeli family. She walks in every day with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. She is very patient, sensitive and great with my many requests 😊

My daughter is a bit of a tough cookie and absolutely adores her. She sings to her, plays with her and reads her books. Very much a feeling of a Savta.

She is always punctual, responsible, pleasant, and has a big heart. Her English is limited so one parent must be able to speak Hebrew.

If there is a family looking for a nanny for this period of time or something similar (we’re flexible), I’d love to chat.

Posting to help my lovely former nanny find a new position!
Nisha was our nanny for 3 months when our long-term nanny had surgery and needed that time to recover.  Nisha stepped in to watch our three kids (at the time, ages 6, 4 and 1) and did so without missing a beat. She was always on time and just quietly assumed the position without requiring any hand-holding.  She is incredibly loving, kind and has a very quiet, calm demeanor.  When working from home, I would hear her laughter with the kids throughout the day.  I cannot recommend her enough!
She is looking for a full-time position with a newborn or toddler.  Please feel free to reach out to her directly (646-286-3654) or me (540-817-0436) if you have any questions, and happy to send a CV as well.”

Exceptional nanny available for a full time position of 40hrs a week preferably to take care of another newborn child.

Our wonderful French nanny and daughter’s best friend is now available to make the days of a new lucky and loving families easier!

Didi was a dream come true for our family and it’s a great pleasure to highly recommend her to her new loving families as we moving out of town.

She has 15 years of experience working with children of all ages and she’s incredibly patient, loving and amazing with our baby.

She has been taking care of her since she was 3 months old and she’s 4 years old now.
Hiring Didi in 2022 was the best decision ever made for our family. She’s energetic, attentive, kind, responsible and extremely reliable when it comes to keeping our girl healthy and safe.

For 4 years, our girl has been well-fed, carefully bathed, toilet trained, nap trained, entertained, loved, cuddled everyday. We always felt completely secure with leaving our daughter, our first and only child in her care.
Didi has made our girl’s life full and fun by engaging with her in multiple activities and by organizing play dates, story times, music times, painting, etc. with the other nannies of the neighborhood in order to encourage her to speak, play and interact socially with others. The results on our girl is amazing. Thanks to her special skills and approach to caring for our girl, she’s smart, curious, happy, confident, well mannered and totally fluent in both French and English.

She cooked the most delicious healthy meals for our daughter and our apartment was always spotless as she light cleaned after her.

Didi has a great sense of communication, she respected our personal parenting style but was also confident enough to independently make day to day decisions regarding our girl. We deeply value her extraordinary calm and patience with our child. Our girl absolutely love her, she runs every morning at the door to welcome Didi with excitement, joy and hugs.
She has been such a great contribution to our family and we’re so grateful for all the ways she’s made our life easier!
Please, take note that Didi is fully vaccinated and covid cautious and that she is willing to help as soon as possible.

Feel free to reach out to her first, directly through her phone number 347-907-7639.
I’m also standing ready to sing more her praises. Contact me for further information preferably at gigilene10@gmail.com

Our beloved nanny Joann is available after having spent over 20 years with us helping to raise our 3 sons. My husband and I were both able to keep working full time because of Joann’s love and care. Our sons are now grown up and out of the house and still adore her. She is an integral part of our family. We have lived throughout that time in Greenwich Village and Joann accompanied the boys through the various phases of their growing up – joining them for classes and taking them to the playground and playdates when they were younger and then ferrying too and from school. appointments and activities as the grew older. She cleaned up after them, did their laundry, and cooked them delicious meals throughout. She is reliable, trustworthy, loving and kind and treated our boys as if they were her own. I recommend her highly.

Jill is an outstanding nanny who raised our children from 3 months to 6 years. We absolutely loved her. So did all of our friends and family. Jill is extremely professional. Always on time. She rarely needed a day off. She never talked on the phone while watching our children. She prioritized getting them out of the house and to the park versus stuck inside. We loved that. Jill helped our family through all the children’s milestones. Potty training, tying their shoes, learning how to scooter! She helped identify that my daughter had acid reflux and taught us some tricks to comfort her during that time. Cannot say enough wonderful things. Any family would be lucky to have her.

I would love to recommend of lovely nanny as we’re moving across the country. If there were any way for us to take her along with us, we definitely would!
Norissa has been with us since our son was 6 months old and has been an incredibly loving, playful, and steady presence in his life. He runs to the door as soon as he hears her come in! From our very first interaction, it was clear that she deeply cares for and loves children. Her strong knowledge of child development, paired with her warmth and playfulness, has encouraged our son through each milestone. She also helped us with several difficult issues, including a strong solids aversion and sleep struggles.
I’ve had the privilege of seeing how she shows up with my son everyday, and she is always fully present and focused on him: playing, singing, talking, reading, and laughing with him. She takes him on daily outings to the park and playground, brings him to classes, and has even helped him find friends in the neighborhood to have playdates with!
Norissa is extremely reliable and dependable and has always accommodated our changing schedules or additional hours when needed. She’s also been very helpful with preparing my toddler’s meals, tidying, and doing laundry and dishes.
I cannot recommend her enough and think she’ll make be a great addition for your family.

Our nanny has been with us for the past 8 years in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She has cared for our two children with an incredible level of thoughtfulness, warmth, and consistency, and has truly become an extension of our family. Our children constantly ask for her when she is not around. Our daughter has severe food allergies, and our Nanny has been exceptional in managing that.

She is deeply attentive to children’s needs and brings a calm, nurturing presence to everything she does. Roveena is also incredibly proactive. She has built a strong network of local caregivers and regularly organizes playdates, which has been especially valuable in helping our kids build friendships. She is well connected in our Williamsburg/Greenpoint neighborhood, however. she could be great in any area, quickly learning the best play spaces, classes, and parks. She naturally builds relationships with other nannies and families.

We have reduced our hours and we are now actively looking for her next family. We are happy to answer any questions!

I cannot recommend Andrea (aka Jackie) highly enough! Words truly fall short, but I will try.

Jackie is, quite simply, the embodiment of the phrase “above and beyond.” From day 1, her presence will bring a level of peace, competence, and grounded confidence into your home that you likely didn’t even realize was missing.

Jackie is a quintessential NYC Nanny, and as such, she is currently seeking a quintessential NYC Nanny position: Long term and full-time, ideally with an infant or toddler. She is open to All of New York City and Northern NJ as well. (Hoboken/Weehawken, Edgewater, Bergen County, etc)

Where should I even begin? She is college-educated with over 20 years of childcare experience, and fluent/bilingual in English and Spanish, which in itself is an incredible gift for your children.

Her approach to childcare is exceptional and deeply rooted in modern, respectful, gentle philosophies. When I first met her, she said with total confidence: “RIE and Montessori, that is simply WHAT I DO!!!” Man oh man she absolutely meant it! She embodies these methods in a way that is both knowledgeable and deeply human/relatable. She understands infant and toddler development intuitively and responds to children with patience, respect, and remarkable skill, especially in tricky toddler moments.

I am a mom of 2 under 2, and during my postpartum period, Jackie quite literally helped bring my entire household back to life. She didn’t just “help.” She jumped right in, restored order, calmness, and warmth to what was an overwhelming season of pure chaos before she stepped in. She instinctively knows how to support every single member of the family, maintains discretion, yet proactively meets every need without being asked. When Jackie rings the bell, it genuinely feels like a weight lifts off your shoulders instantly.

Beyond childcare, which is her specialty, Jackie’s cooking and household skills are also are pristine. Her food is not just nourishing, it is genuinely made with appreciation of culture, love, and care.

Jackie always took the initiative to plan thoughtful neighborhood outings, engaging activities, and enriching experiences for the children, both indoors and outdoors. She moves through the city with the confidence of a “city-slicker” and arrives punctually.

Most importantly, Jackie genuinely LOVES what she does, which unfortunately is rare to find in today’s time. Being a Nanny is not just a paycheck to her, it’s her life’s work and she’s proud to put her name on it every single day.

Your children will be loved, understood, active, and fully immersed in Spanish if Jackie is part of your home. I promise you, the entire household will function better, calmer, and happier because of her presence! I know it’s overwhelming to find a Nanny, so do yourself a favor and stop interviewing others. SHE IS THE ONE!

Sandra is a true gem. She was our full time nanny for four years, starting when our son was one years old and then taking on another child when our daughter was born a year later. Although Sandra started her career as a teacher, she has spent the majority of her time as a full time nanny. Her passion for children and teaching is evident immediately upon meeting her. She is patient, loving and so kind. She genuinely loves kids and our son warmed up to her right away. Sandra was incredibly engaging – always planning activities, thoroughly loved strolling him, visiting parks or just playing outside. Sandra was also super thoughtful of our household needs as well. She would take notice of grocery items and replace without being asked, prepare meals for the kids and always make sure the house was tidy of kids toys before she left.

With our permission, Sandra spoke to our son exclusively in Spanish and he quickly picked it up as a second language. When our second baby was born, i went remote full time with work and we were all in close quarters. Sandra never missed a beat. She would jump in to wash bottles, prepare bottles and help get the baby to and from me when she was ready to nurse. My entire family formed such a strong bond with Sandra. She is, and will remain, family to us. My children adore her and we are so grateful for the time we have had with her. I highly recommend Sandra. She is just a joy to be around and I admire her in so many ways. I would be happy to email or schedule time for a call if you have questions or need additional information. I want to make sure Sandra finds a great next family!

Our nanny, Marrissa, is looking for her next family, and I want to make sure she finds a great one!

Marrissa has been with us since our kids were 3 years and 3 months old, nearly six years ago. She’s become part of our family. When our baby girl had trouble settling down for naps, Marrissa would just hold her for her entire nap to ensure she got enough sleep. That’s just who she is.

She’s one of the most reliable people I’ve ever met. I think she called out sick only once in six years!

Marrissa is also quietly wonderful in all the small ways that add up. She notices the melon on the counter that needs to be cut, the toys that need tidying, the clothes my daughter has grown out of that need to be passed along. She takes care of things without being asked and without making a big deal of it. Honestly, my daughter would choose “Riri” over me in an emergency. 😆

She now does school bus pickups, afternoon activities, and all the invisible work of helping two kids grow into good people. She’s a native English speaker (from Guyana), authorized to work in the US, and raised four children of her own. She has worked with multiple families here in New York, each for several years, and can provide glowing references.

Please contact Marrissa directly at 718.916.9420. DM me if you have specific questions — happy to talk.

Barbara has been with us for 3.5 years and done the most amazing job caring for our son. She started with us when he was 4 months old and has become a second mother to him during this time. She is incredibly talented at working with kids, and we are forever grateful for her help and support in raising our son. We are moving to the suburbs, so we are helping her find her next family. If we were going to stay in the city long term, we would have kept Barbara with us for years to come. The hardest part of moving out of the city is that we won’t be able to have her continue being the nanny to our son.

As a work from home mom, I have gotten to know Barbara very well because we have been together almost every day together for the last 3.5 years. Barbara is professional, incredibly reliable and very hard-working. Since she has been with us I have never worried about our son’s safety or well-being, which is priceless. Every day I am fully confident that our precious boy is loved and happy when he is under her care. She is always on time and arrives every day with a smile ready to jump into whatever the day holds. Barbara is incredibly patient, kind and has endless energy. Barbara has been with us through the baby, toddler and now kid era and through each phase she has done an amazing job navigating his current needs. She is excellent at keeping him on his schedule, taking him to all sorts of activities, arranging playdates and organizing fun days out to the museums or parks. Barbara has a long track record of working for families that absolutely adore her and never want to let her go. She is someone you can trust, and I am confident that her next family will love her as much as we do.

Barbara’s ideal placement would be fully time and with a family who has young children so that she can grow with them. She would prefer to work on the books but is open to discussion.

I believe there is no greater testament than to entrust a person with the care and oversight of one’s child – my wife and I have done just that with Omwattie (Jennifer) Williams, as she has taken care of our now 13–year old daughter since she was just four months old.

Over the past decade and more, we have come to know Jennifer as a morally upright woman, a dedicated mother whose background as an educator of young children has shone through in raising her own children from smart boys into strong men. This dedication is matched only by her devotion to her husband, who practices medicine in their native Guyana.

Jennifer values family, friendship and laughter, learning in all forms, culture, nurturing food and a good book. She is highly dependable, trustworthy and conscientious – we recommend her as nanny and sitter without reservation and if helpful, would be happy to speak further upon her behalf.

Additional Profile / Qualifications:
– Kind and gentle former school teacher who is wonderful with children (ages 0 – 10+)
– Handles light cleaning and laundry for our family
– Excellent cook when requested
– Adept at coordinating, managing playdates, navigating city and subways
– Open to dog-walking, depending on breed (we have a small morkie)

Hi everyone! I’d like to introduce you to our amazing nanny of 9 years, Lucia. She joined us when my oldest was just a few months old, and she has been the backbone of our home ever since.

As the kids have grown and their needs have changed, we no longer require full-time care. She is now looking for a new part-time role or two (approximately 20-30 hours per week max) that focuses on the active, school-age phase (elementary and up) that can include navigating city commutes, managing busy activity schedules, and being a “bridge” between school and home. She’s looking in Brooklyn (preferred) or Manhattan.

As a side note, Lucia is also an avid (and incredibly talented) crafter and creator of fun things – she’d be a great asset for school-age kids, helping with projects or encouraging creativity.

Her crafty side, combined with her experience and caring nature, makes her an amazing fit for a part-time role with school-age kids.

I can’t say enough great things about Lucia! She has been such an important part of our family for so long. The kids adore her and, most importantly, feel safe and secure with her, which has been such a godsend for this working mom! She has had several long-term families throughout her career and stays in touch with all of them – a true testament to the kind of person she is. She is experienced in managing kids’ food allergies with care and diligence and focuses on safety-first in everything she does.

If you are looking for a someone to help manage your kids’ school-year logistics and provide a warm, stable environment for your children, you truly cannot do better than Lucia.

This is my contact number.
+1 (646) 489-4372

Lucia can be reached @
+1 (347) 263-6331 (text preferred as initial contact)

Rachael came into our lives when our daughter, Klaudia, was just six months old, during a time when I was a new mother working full-time in critical care, far from my immediate family in California. Without the day-to-day support of family nearby, we were navigating parenthood largely on our own—and Rachael truly became the person who guided us through it. In so many ways, she didn’t just care for Klaudia—she taught us how to be parents.

From the very beginning, she brought a warmth and presence that immediately put us at ease. I still remember our first meeting—she walked into the room and instantly lit it up. As a new parent, it is incredibly difficult to trust someone else with your child, but with Rachael, that trust came quickly and deeply. I always felt completely safe and comfortable knowing Klaudia was in her care, which is something that cannot be overstated.

Rachael has over 20 years of childcare experience, and it shows in everything she does. She has worked with a wide range of families, including those with multiple children and children with special needs, and she approaches every situation with confidence, patience, and genuine love. She is consistently punctual, reliable, and an excellent communicator. Childcare with Rachael has always felt like a true partnership—she is thoughtful, proactive, and always open to discussing ways to support Klaudia’s growth and development.

She has been there for our family in both the everyday moments and the most difficult ones. When Klaudia was hospitalized at two years old for breathing difficulties, Rachael was by my side the entire time—supporting me as a mother while also caring for Klaudia with unwavering attention and love. She has always made herself available for our family, often adjusting her schedule, staying late when needed, and helping with date nights so my husband and I could have time together.

Rachael is a natural caregiver in every sense of the word. She is fully present—never distracted, never on her phone—and always deeply engaged with Klaudia. She has taken her to countless appointments, including pediatrician, dental, and ophthalmology visits, and has been instrumental in building Klaudia’s daily structure and routine. Beyond that, she has created a rich and joyful world for her—bringing her to gymnastics, art classes, the library, and community spaces like the botanical gardens, zoo, and Coney Island. Through Rachael’s strong connections in the childcare community, Klaudia has also built meaningful friendships with other children.

Over the years, Rachael has become so much more than a nanny—she is truly part of our family. I genuinely believe that Klaudia is a happier, more curious, more resilient, and emotionally secure child because of the love, consistency, and care Rachael has given her.

While we are transitioning to school and this chapter is coming to a close, the decision is incredibly difficult because of how much Rachael means to us. We know without a doubt that we will remain in touch, and that she will always be an important part of our lives.

Any family would be extraordinarily lucky to have her.