dear expectant mother
Dear Expectant Mother,
We are exceedingly grateful you have considered adoption for your precious child. It is a selfless act, and we would be honored to be given the opportunity to parent your beautiful baby. What bravery and courage it must take to love someone so much that you want what's best for them, even though the sacrifice and pain may be significant. Your decision will change your life and the life of your baby in many ways. As hard as this decision is, please know if you choose us, we will love, protect, teach, inspire, provide, and make whatever sacrifices for them that are necessary for their success and growth.
We are trusting God to send us the mother and baby he wants for us. This is strange to us to have to “sell ourselves,” but we understand that if we were the expectant mother, we would want individuals we know are good people and will take care of the child as their own. We sincerely thank you for your generosity and considering us to be a part of such an amazing gift as your beloved baby.
About Us
We’ve been married for 28 years. It’s hard for us to believe it’s been that long because we have been on a wonderful adventure since the day we married. Antonio’s career has moved us in various directions and locations. Antonio is a basketball coach, and Nichelle is a school psychologist. At the core of both of our jobs is service, and our calling is serving others. We love what we do, but when we are not in service, we love to exercise, travel, learn, and explore. We try to move our bodies daily by running or walking. We travel the globe and try to visit new and interesting places yearly. The beach is our favorite spot. Whenever we visit a new city or location, we must engage in the culture and sites and find out what makes that place special. We love to explore new restaurants, activities, and foods.
Our Home
Our home is a beautiful four-bedroom, three-bath home in a family-oriented community in North Carolina. The city is a progressive and growing area that doesn’t feel like a metropolitan oasis. It’s known for its universities and technology. We are centrally located and close to our families. The public school district is nationally recognized. The schools are diverse with a mission and vision that desire to produce critical thinkers and good citizens.
Our Extended Family
Family is everything. Nichelle lost her mother in January; her father is still living and celebrates a birthday in October. Nichelle has a brother, half-brother, and half-sister from her dad’s first marriage. Nichelle’s brother has three daughters, and they have three children. Her half-siblings each have a child and grandchildren. Nichelle’s dad had four siblings, so she has aunts, uncles, and many cousins on her dad’s side of the family. Nichelle’s mother was the youngest of ten children, giving her an uncle and lots of cousins on her mom’s side of the family.
We have extended family reunions on both sides of the family every two years that go back four generations. We have monthly and quarterly cousins gatherings. We meet at each other’s houses for game night, do events and activities together, and take trips and excursions together.
Antonio is an only child, but his mother was from a family with four siblings. He has several first and second cousins.
What Led Us To Adoption
God led us to adoption. We believe if God closes a window, he will open a door. When infertility prevented us from having biological children, we knew God had another plan. After having repeated surgeries for fibroids and ovarian cysts only to have severe scar tissue form, we said let’s adopt. We have a friend who adopted, and the joy and love her son has brought to her and her husband is a testament to God. To see their family made through adoption is glorious.
Fun Facts
About Nichelle
| Occupation | School Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Education | BA/MA/CAS |
| Race | African American |
| Favorite Food | Oysters, spaghetti, fish |
| Favorite Hobby | Cooking, exercise |
| Favorite Movie | National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation |
| Favorite Music Group | Next |
| Favorite TV Show | Run's House |
| Favorite Book | Sister, Sister |
| Favorite Tradition | Sunday breakfast is porks & girts |
| Dream Vacation | Cruise to Fiji, Tahiti, Bora Bora |
About Antonio
| Occupation | Basketball Coach |
|---|---|
| Education | MA |
| Race | African American |
| Favorite Food | Seafood |
| Favorite Hobby | Puzzles |
| Favorite Movie | Coach Carter |
| Favorite Music Group | Cameo |
| Favorite TV Show | The Jeffersons |
| Favorite Book | 7 Habits of Highly Effective People |
| Favorite Tradition | Reunions |
| Dream Vacation | Fiji |
Contact Nichelle & Antonio
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!