dear expectant mother
Dear Expectant Mother,
We want to first say we are extremely proud of you for your courage and strength to consider an adoption plan. We know this is a very difficult decision for you to make. We have been praying for you and your baby since we started this process.
We want to assure you of our excitement and careful thought of becoming potential adoptive parents. Having the chance to parent and love a second child brings us great delight, gratefulness, and humility, and we want to thank you for this opportunity.
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About Us
What can we say? We are nerds. Adam loves trees and enjoys planting them and doing yardwork; Reba loves to cook and experiment with new recipes. We both enjoy history and watching documentaries and the occasional sci-fi show. Reading is a big part of our lives, and we read to our daughter, Joanna, every day. Joanna is currently three years old and a very jolly little person. Adam works as a team lead for a mapping company, and Reba is now staying home full-time and loving it! We are very involved with our church, volunteering for Sunday school and audio-visual team, going to Bible studies, etc. Adam is the quiet one, with a kind heart and a great sense of humour. Reba is the outgoing one with a heart for hospitality and a ready smile (and laughs for Adam’s jokes).
Our Home
Our home is a 1.5-story brick home with three bedrooms and two baths. Reba’s mom lives in the basement and has her own entry and brand new kitchen and laundry area. There are lots of families with young children in the neighborhood. Nearby is a farm with animals, lots of food options, and a downtown metropolitan area with lots of free attractions.
Our Extended Family
Reba’s mom lives with us. She is a retired English teacher and enjoys taking care of Joanna if we go on a date or have an event. Reba’s extended family lives out of state, and we fly out to visit them once every two years on average. She has one sister and several cousins she has grown up with. We especially enjoy visiting her extended family, usually at Christmastime.
Adam’s extended family is within a 45-minute radius of our home. He has four brothers and one sister. We usually get together with Adam’s mom’s family three times a year for camping trips around the state as well as holidays and birthdays. Adam’s dad lives on five acres (mostly wooded and adjacent to his brother’s 25-acre property), and we enjoy getting out there once or twice a year to spend time with him.
What Led Us To Adoption
After a few years of trying, we decided to pursue in vitro fertilization (IVF) to enable us to have children. We did two rounds of IVF before we had our daughter. After her birth, we still desired more children, but we didn’t want to pursue IVF again. We started looking into adoption and became more and more convinced it was for us. We love being parents and get so excited when we think about another child in our lives. Adam’s stepdad was adopted as were two of his cousins, and Reba has several friends who were adopted. We spoke to these people to learn what it was like for them. This helped us to decide adoption is right for us, and we’re so excited to be here!
Fun Facts
About Reba
| Occupation | Stay-at-home mom |
|---|---|
| Education | Master’s degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Pasta (I’m Italian!) |
| Favorite Hobby | Cooking, mosaic art, reading |
| Favorite Movie | Mary Poppins, Star Wars |
| Favorite Sport | Swimming, hiking |
| Favorite Music Group | Queen |
| Favorite Subject in School | Chemistry |
| Favorite Tradition | Hot chocolate on Christmas Eve |
| Dream Vacation | Munich, Germany |
About Adam
| Occupation | Human geographer |
|---|---|
| Education | Master’s degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Pizza |
| Favorite Hobby | Hiking, home repair, gardening |
| Favorite Movie | Home Alone, The Lord of the Rings |
| Favorite Sport | Baseball |
| Favorite Music Group | Collective Soul |
| Favorite Subject in School | Forestry |
| Favorite Tradition | Traditional Sicilian steak and lemon sauce |
| Dream Vacation | Backpacking or train trip across Europe |
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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!