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| Family Type: | Traditional |
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| Children: | Yes |
| Location: | IL |
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| Religion: | Catholic |
dear expectant mother
We would like to express our gratitude to you for considering us to be the adoptive parents for your child. We admire your courage and strength in considering an adoption plan. We understand this is a very difficult decision, and it is important for you to find a family that will love and cherish your child. We want you to be assured your child’s life will be full of love and support from us and our families. Your child will grow up with opportunities to thrive, and he or she will never be lacking in love from us. This is our promise to you.
We know life doesn’t always turn out the way we expect. Sometimes, out of our greatest struggles, we find the path we are meant to take. It was through a long struggle with infertility we realized every child is an incredible gift. We hope to be the family you choose to cherish your child. We are open to whatever relationship you desire to have with us and your child. No matter what, if you choose us, your child will grow up knowing about the incredible gift of life you have given him or her.
Most of all, we would like you to know that if you choose us, you would be giving us the greatest gift possible, and we will forever be grateful.
About Us
We are Dave and Martha. Our journey together began in high school when we were seventeen. From our first date at Tasty Freeze to becoming best friends and then forming a lifelong bond in marriage, we have always dreamed of the day we could start a family. Martha is loving and compassionate and enjoys being around friends and family. Dave is hardworking, loves sporty activities, and has a very playful and enthusiastic approach to life. Dave works from home and manages his own schedule. Martha also has the ability to work from home with a flexible schedule and generous time off. This provides us with flexibility and a great work–life balance. Our favorite weekend activities include road trips, camping, exploring parks and museums, or just relaxing at the beach. For extended time off, we love to travel to experience different cultures and foods.
Our Home & Pets
Our home is located in a quiet suburban neighborhood. We have a two-story home with four spacious bedrooms and a half-acre of land perfect for gardening, playing, and grilling. During the summers, we enjoy barbecues and making s’mores in the backyard. There are many children in our neighborhood, and the families often get together for birthdays and community activities. There are parks, trails, playgrounds, and tennis and basketball courts in our neighborhood to provide plenty of activities for everyone. Our community also has a fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, and activities for children. We are located in a highly ranked school district with several schools nearby. There is also a library that is a short walk from our home.
Our Extended Family
Family has always been a very important part of our lives. Martha has a younger brother and sister, and Dave has a younger sister, brother-in-law, and nephew. We both have extended family in other parts of the country as well as in Mexico and Europe. We recently moved close to Dave’s parents, and Martha’s family is a short drive away.
Family gatherings are always an adventure. Both sides of our families get together for the holidays and summer cookouts. Martha’s sister brings along her pets, and her brother (the movie buff) can’t wait to show off his latest favorite movie. Dave’s sister is usually baking, while our parents are cooking dinner and fighting for space in the kitchen.
We enjoy camping trips, and almost every year we take a family vacation together. The last few years we have taken family trips to Seattle, Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, Germany, Poland, and Mexico.
What Led Us To Adoption
Martha’s favorite movie growing up was Annie, a movie about a little girl getting adopted, and Dave was adopted by his stepfather. So the desire to adopt was born in our hearts at a very early age. After we got married, we were excited to start a family, but we faced infertility. After several years of unsuccessful fertility treatments, our desire to adopt began to grow. Through prayer and volunteering as mentors to children, we began to realize the desires placed in our hearts from a young age were a part of God’s plan for our lives together. We adopted our first child, who recently turned one. She has been a great joy for us, and we are enthusiastic to grow our family.
Fun Facts
About Dave
| Occupation | Real estate broker |
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| Education | Master’s degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Steak |
| Favorite Movie | Star Wars |
| Favorite Sport | Football |
| Favorite Holiday | Christmas |
| Favorite Activity | Camping |
| Favorite Tradition | Family vacations |
| Favorite Animal | Dog |
| Dream Vacation | Italy |
About Martha
| Occupation | Computer programmer |
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| Education | Master’s degree |
| Race | Hispanic |
| Favorite Food | Seafood |
| Favorite Movie | Braveheart |
| Favorite Sport | Basketball |
| Favorite Holiday | Christmas |
| Favorite Activity | Camping |
| Favorite Tradition | Family vacations |
| Favorite Animal | Rabbit |
| Dream Vacation | Hawaii |
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Your Baby With Confidence
As you browse our list of hopeful adoptive parents, you can feel confident in knowing that all of the adoptive families working with Angel Adoption are prepared to offer your baby a safe, stable, and loving environment along with a wealth of opportunities for a happy and fulfilling life.
Each adoptive parent has been thoroughly evaluated through a home study course conducted by a licensed agency. A completed home study means the family is emotionally, physically, and financially ready to adopt a baby.
The home study process includes assessments of each parent’s character, marital stability, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. The agency also runs background checks to verify there is no record of criminal activity or child abuse. In addition, a social worker will inspect the family’s home to ensure it is a safe environment for a child.
Furthermore, Angel Adoption requires each family to be educated on adopting and parenting. After a baby has been placed with the adoptive family, a social worker will continue to monitor and supervise the family. We go to great lengths to make sure all the families you have to choose from are going to be excellent parents for your baby!
Not sure how to start? See our How to Choose an Adoptive Family resource page.
If you need more help, you’re always welcome to contact us any time!