| Family Type: | Heterosexual Couple |
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| Children: | No |
| Location: | IL |
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| Religion: | Lutheran/Methodist |
dear expectant mother
Dear Expectant Mother,
We appreciate you taking the time to get to know us and cannot imagine this difficult time for you while you are trying to figure out what is best for you and your precious baby. We hope you feel supported no matter where you are in your process. We admire you so much for choosing life and considering adoption. We wish you a full heart and peaceful mind as you are guided in your decision for your baby.
We have known since we met as a couple that we wanted to raise a family and are very grateful adoption will give us the opportunity to finally do that. We can’t wait to share our lives with a child and to introduce them to the many family members who have been awaiting their arrival. Please know that in addition to the love you give this child, he or she is already so loved by us and our family.
If you decide to make an adoption plan, we want to assure you we will respect you and whatever level of openness and contact you may want. We promise to cherish and love your child with our hearts and souls and to provide a safe, happy home and a life with every opportunity possible. We thank you so much for considering our family for your child. We respect the courage and strength it takes to make this decision.
About Us
Dustin is funny, sweet, and caring, and he always puts everyone else above himself. Mindy is very loving and compassionate and has a big heart. Dustin is an operator at a natural gas facility, and Mindy is a registered nurse in an emergency department. Some of our hobbies are cooking and baking, playing card and board games, spending time with our families and friends, and taking golf cart rides around town with our dogs. Mindy enjoys sports, swimming, fishing, crafting, and decorating. Dustin enjoys building demolition derby cars, wood and metal working, and mowing.
Our Home & Pets
Our home is a ranch-style, open- concept home with a fenced-in backyard along with a big front yard. Our neighborhood is in a small, quiet town with a couple of local parks and a pond that all the neighborhood kids play at. We have two dogs and one kitten that are all very sweet and love to play. Our first dog is a nine-year-old yellow Lab, and the other is a one-year-old chocolate Lab. Local attractions we enjoy are the drive-in movie theater and the free monthly community movies. The school has a very good academic record along with good after-school programs. We think what makes where we live special is that everyone here is willing to help each other out.
Our Extended Family
Mindy has one older brother, a niece, both her mom and dad, and grandparents on both sides. Mindy’s family is very loving and helpful, and they are known as the family everyone likes to be around. We all love spending time together for special occasions but also like to just hang out or go do something fun. Mindy and her dad have a close relationship, and he coached her from childhood to college in softball. Mindy and her dad even got to coach together and hope to continue that with a little one.
Dustin has one younger brother, both his mom and dad, and his grandma on his mom’s side. Dustin and his brother build demolition cars together along with his cousin. Dustin’s mom and dad used to build demo cars as well. Dustin’s family are kind people that help out anyone in need. Dustin has a family tradition of going camping on weekends in the summer and fall when there is not a demo derby going on.
What Led Us To Adoption
We are excited about starting a family and being able to give all the love we have to a child. We also would love the opportunity to have a family and include them in our family traditions to pass down to their family one day. We came to the decision to adopt after going through fertility treatments and not being able to get pregnant. We knew God wanted us to build a family in another way. We decided to take the next step and put our faith in adoption to start a family.
Fun Facts
About Mindy
| Occupation | Registered Nurse |
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| Education | Bachelor of Science in nursing |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Movie | Halloween |
| Favorite Sport | Softball, football, basketball, volleyball |
| Favorite Holiday | Halloween |
| Favorite Music Group | Warren Zeiders, all kinds of music |
| Favorite TV Show | Greys Anatomy, Law & Order: SVU |
| Favorite Book | 13 Reasons Why |
| Favorite Subject in School | Science |
| Dream Vacation | Going to the amusement park/beach with my family |
About Dustin
| Occupation | Operator |
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| Education | Associate in automotive collision repair |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Movie | Step Brothers |
| Favorite Sport | Baseball, football, golf |
| Favorite Holiday | Christmas |
| Favorite Music Group | Luke Combs |
| Favorite TV Show | Chicago PD |
| Favorite Book | Heat |
| Favorite Subject in School | PE |
| Dream Vacation | Mexico with my family |
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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!