dear expectant mother
We can’t even begin to imagine the rollercoaster of emotions you must be going through, and we want to thank you for being so brave in considering an adoption plan. We know you are not making this decision lightly, and we want to assure you that neither are we. If you choose us, we will provide nothing but love and support as they grow up discovering the endless opportunities the world has for them. We love to read and look forward to reading to them every night as they fall asleep, spending holidays such as Halloween dressed up and Christmas making our traditional Kolaczki (Polish cookies) for the whole family, and encouraging them to realize that the sky’s the limit.
Laura was adopted as an infant and blessed to grow up in a family with so much love and support, so we understand that you want the same for your child. Rest assured, we want the same thing! We would consider it a blessing to bring them into our family, sharing our traditions, surrounding them with nothing but love and positivity, and encouraging them to be the best version of themselves they can possibly be.
With Love,
Laura and Michael
About Us
Michael is a Sales Representative for a beverage distribution company, and Laura is an Administrative Assistant at a locally owned daycare/Learning Center. We have been together since 2014 after meeting in 2013 when working at Disney World. We share a lot of the same interests, such as reading, movies, and music. We tied the knot in 2018 and became husband and wife. We love making one another laugh and have always been there for one another no matter what. We firmly believe in constant communication and never keeping secrets from one another (unless it's a Christmas or birthday present!). One of our favorite things to do is get together every Sunday with family for breakfast. It's a tradition in Laura’s family!
Our Home & Pets
We live in a two-story, four-bedroom home with a screened-in porch and outdoor patio that leads to the backyard in a well-kept, quiet neighborhood in IL with lots of families and friendly neighbors. Our neighborhood is a short walk from a playground/splash area and Laura’s parents’ home. There are plenty of family-oriented activities happening throughout the year in our area. We also have two cats, named Pandora and Sam. Both of them are very friendly and love to be pet and cuddled. Pandora is 14 years old and Sam is a big fluff ball we adopted from a friend and is 7. They both get along well.
Our Extended Family
Michael’s parents are divorced and remarried. Between them, he has five brothers, a sister, and two stepsisters. His family is spread out between Ohio and Florida. We do our best to get together for visits in Ohio to see his sister, her husband, and his niece or down to Florida to visit his father’s side of the family or his mother’s. His family shared their excitement when we told them our plans to adopt. We like to think of it as two families with double the support and love.
Laura’s parents have been together for 48 years, and she also has two older brothers and a younger sister who is married and has three little boys of her own. Her family is all over the place—Illinois, Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, and Florida. We love being surrounded by such a big family, and they have all been extremely supportive about our adoption journey as well.
What Led Us To Adoption
Laura was adopted as an infant and is extremely blessed to have the family she does and for all the wisdom and opportunities that have been passed on to her. When we found out she was unable to become pregnant without it being a risk to both herself and the child, we were devastated. We had talked about having children even before we were engaged. Since we both are big supporters of adoption, we want to grow our family and become adoptive parents so we can share our love with a child and give them every opportunity to succeed.
Fun Facts
About Laura
| Occupation | Administrative Assistant at a daycare |
|---|---|
| Education | Some college |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Hobby | Reading, music (listening and playing), performing |
| Favorite Movie | Alice in Wonderland, Star Wars, The Princess Bride |
| Favorite Sport | Dance |
| Favorite Music Group | Alice Cooper, Aerosmith |
| Favorite TV Show | Doctor Who, Schitt’s Creek, Stranger Things |
| Favorite Subject in School | English, history |
| Favorite Tradition | Family breakfast every Sunday |
| Dream Vacation | Italy, Ireland |
About Michael
| Occupation | Sales Representative for a beverage distribution company |
|---|---|
| Education | Some college |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Hobby | Playing music, writing, video games |
| Favorite Movie | Jaws, Star Wars |
| Favorite Sport | Soccer |
| Favorite Music Group | Aerosmith |
| Favorite TV Show | Star Trek |
| Favorite Subject in School | English, history |
| Favorite Tradition | Annual visits with family |
| Dream Vacation | Ireland |
Contact Laura & Michael
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!