dear expectant mother
It is very hard to even know where to begin or find the words to express the fact that we are even being considered during this process. To be in your shoes is foreign to us, and we cannot even begin to understand the emotions you experience on a daily basis. This takes so much courage and great strength, and for that you are so highly respected.
If you decide to select us, please know that your baby will always be surrounded by unconditional love. Your baby will be raised with laughter, riding his or her bike in our neighborhood or at the local farmers market, and enjoying the everyday joys of being a child. We have worked hard to try and create a lifestyle and homelife that we believe would be wonderful for our child. We cannot wait for long summer days, enjoying Disney World with family and friends.
We thank you and wish you the best during your decision process and hope you find tranquility in your decision. We would be honored, beyond excited, and forever grateful for you to choose us. It will be our goal and mission in life to make sure you are confident and pleased in your choice to select us as parents.
About Us
We are Joel and Melissa from Central Florida. We met in 2011, became the very best of friends, and then soon decided to get married in 2015, and are about to celebrate 10 years of marriage. Joel is hard-working, always up for a good laugh, and fun-loving. Melissa is good in the kitchen, witty, and always dependable. We recently moved into our forever home in 2022. We enjoy taking walks together around the lake in our community and just spending quality time with one another. We both work in the medical field and enjoy the flexibility that comes from working from home. We have a love for cruises and enjoy being able to explore different areas of the world while doing so. We cherish our time with family and close friends, and that has created some of our most beloved memories together.
Our Home & Neighborhood
We live in a fun-loving city surrounded by popular theme parks, attractions, and museums. Our neighborhood is nice and quiet, being just far enough from the hustle of the city. We are in the process of doing small remodels and improvements to our dream home. We have a lovely backyard with a patio area surrounded by neighboring homes and woods, and from time to time you can hear the distant sound of a rooster nearby waking us up each morning. We have 1 cat, her name is Tillie, and she has been our fur child since 2017.
Our Family & Friends
We may not have large families and they may not live next door to us, but the love and support we receive is more than anyone could ask for.
Joel's family lives in North Carolina and owns a beach house two hours away where we spend time most summers enjoying the beach. They are Italian, and that means most get-togethers can be loud and full of laughter. His step-siblings live close by, and we get to see them for most holidays and celebrations throughout the year. We are lucky enough to be able to see our nephew, who was adopted, grow up into a wonderful child.
Melissa's mother lives a few hours away from us and visits often. We love to spend most holidays together, and that usually revolves around a lot of food. Both of our families are so excited to add to the mayhem we call family.
What Led Us To Adoption
We are unable to have biological children but have always tried to remain positive and believed whatever was meant for us will be. We have spent the last few years making our house a home and creating a lifestyle we have always hoped for. We want to be able to provide the best possible home life for our future children. We have worked very hard over the past few years to be in a place financially, emotionally, and physically for our future children. We are grateful and blessed for the life that we have and can’t wait to share our love with a child.
Fun Facts
About Melissa
| Occupation | Chemotherapy Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelors Degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Chicken Picatta |
| Favorite Hobby | Cooking |
| Favorite Movie | Dirty Dancing |
| Favorite Music Group | New Kids on the Block |
| Favorite TV Show | Gilmore Girls |
| Favorite Subject in School | English |
| Dream Vacation | St Barth’s |
About Joel
| Occupation | Physician |
|---|---|
| Education | MD and DC |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Pasta |
| Favorite Hobby | Working out |
| Favorite Movie | Breakfast Club |
| Favorite Music Group | Simple 80’s |
| Favorite TV Show | Dallas |
| Favorite Subject in School | Biology |
| Dream Vacation | Bali |
Contact Melissa & Joel
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!