dear expectant mother
Dear Expectant Mother,
We write to you today with open hearts and the deepest respect. We are beyond grateful for the opportunity to share our story with you. We deeply honor the courage and immense sacrifice you are making in choosing life for your baby.
We have been together for over eight years and married for more than four of those years. From the very beginning, we both knew that we wanted to become parents, and adoption has always been the path for us.
Craig was adopted after spending his first few months in foster care. While we could never fully comprehend the grief and loss you may be experiencing in making such a difficult decision, we do have some insight into how a child may feel about their culture, ancestry, race, and potential feelings of loss. We can assure you that your baby will always know they can come to us with questions about you or about who they are. We promise to always tell them about you—their birth mother—and to surround them with people who will fight tirelessly for them and accept nothing less than the very best for their life.
We want to personally thank you for taking the time to read our letter and consider us as adoptive parents for your precious gift. Please know that we will always hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
With gratitude,
Levi & Craig
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Our Lifestyle
Our day to day life involves a lot of hard work. Once we get up in the morning, it’s off to the races. All farm animals get fed, we check fence lines and crops, Craig checks social media for wholesale orders on our products, we water and cut flowers to make arrangements to sell, and we complete any other farm tasks or chores necessary for that day. During moments where we find ourselves having some free time Craig likes to write songs and play music, and Levi enjoys painting and cooking. Cooking for others is something he views as a love language. Our weekends involve selling our products at local surrounding farmers markets, hanging out with family and friends, having weekend bbqs, or going on vacation. We take multiple trips a year to Walt Disney World, the mountains, and the beach and we can not wait to include your child in those trips.
Our Home & Neighborhood
We are both farmers and cattlemen living on a 160-acre ranch where we recently renovated a cozy home complete with a movie theater room. Life on the farm is full of joy and activity as we care for 20 cattle, 4 horses, 15 chickens, 3 sheep, and our sweet cat Simba—each with their own names and personalities. Our days are filled with everything from feeding chickens and collecting eggs to riding horses, herding cows, planting fields, and exploring on ATVs. We love nature and strive to leave the land better than we found it, enjoying sunsets, flower arranging, and even feeding deer. Just minutes from town, school, and only 20 minutes from a theme park, our home is a wonderful place to raise a child.
Our Family & Friends
We both have tight-knit families, both in constant communication with our families. Craig’s parents and siblings all live about 25 minutes away from us. Levi’s family also lives only about 30 minutes away. Craig spent a lot of time watching and playing with his nieces and nephews when they were kids. He is even the godparent to his brother and sister-in-law’s daughter. Every year at Thanksgiving, Craig’s side of the family all come and stay together for a week at the family farmhouse. During the Summer we do the same thing except we go to the mountains for a week. Levi is very close to his mom, his sister, and his grandpa too. Craig knew Levi would be an amazing parent after seeing him with his 3 nephews. The kids always talk about coming to the farm to see Uncle “Keg” and Uncle “Bubba”. Also, our closest friend of 12 years has a son that we are uncles to and enjoy spending time with. Craig, Levi, and Levi’s sister’s family always take annual vacations together to spend time together.
Adoption in Our Lives
Adoption is deeply important to us. As an adoptee, Craig is forever grateful to his birth parents for giving him the best start in life they could. While he can’t fully know what his birth mother felt, he understands the unique emotions that come with being adopted. For us, adoption is not only a path we hope to take but something that is part of our story already. We promise your child will always feel free to ask questions about you, their birth family, culture, or anything on their hearts. They will always know their story and be met with open dialogue, unconditional love, and a strong sense of belonging.
Fun Facts
About Levi
| Occupation | Farmer and Cattleman |
|---|---|
| Education | Some College |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Sushi or Mexican |
| Favorite Hobby | Painting, Cooking, collecting native artifacts |
| Favorite Movie | Toy Story 3 |
| Favorite Sport | Football (Gators) |
| Favorite Holiday | Christmas |
| Favorite Music Group | Beyoncé, Kane Brown, Lana Del Rey |
| Favorite Book | Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man |
| Favorite Subject in School | Art History |
| Favorite Tradition | Annual family trips to the mountains/ beach |
| Dream Vacation | Revisiting Costa Rica |
About Craig
| Occupation | Farmer, Cattleman, Small Business Investor |
|---|---|
| Education | Liberal Arts Degree |
| Race | Biracial |
| Favorite Food | Soul Food |
| Favorite Hobby | Photography, Plant genetics, Music |
| Favorite Movie | Harry Potter Series |
| Favorite Sport | Professional Bull Riding |
| Favorite Holiday | Halloween |
| Favorite Music Group | Ariana Grande, Colbie Callait, Willie Jones |
| Favorite Book | My Side of the Mountain |
| Favorite Subject in School | Agriculture |
| Favorite Tradition | Family Thanksgiving on the family plantation |
| Dream Vacation | Revisiting the Bahamas |
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Choose a Family for
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!