dear expectant mother
Dear Expectant Mother,
Although we haven’t met you yet, you are already one of the most important people in our lives. Your decision to consider us for sharing the incredibly precious gift of your baby has already made such an enormous difference. We are happy with our lives, but there is a gap there we have never been able to fill ourselves, a gap that might finally be filled through your enormous, amazing generosity.
We can’t even imagine what kind of emotions you must be feeling right now or what kind of challenges you have had to overcome to get to where you are right now. But we admire you so much for making such a brave, selfless decision, and we would like you to know we want to share as much of this journey with you as you are willing to share with us.
We also want you to know that if you choose to share this amazing gift with us, we will give your baby the very best home we can possibly give him or her, and we guarantee that no baby is going to be more loved or cherished or better taken care of.
We can’t wait to start this journey with you!
Stephanie and Tim
About Us
Hello! We would like to tell you a little bit about ourselves. We have just celebrated our tenth anniversary, and for the past six years, we have lived in a small town in northwest Arkansas. Stephanie teaches at our local high school in a self-contained room for students with special needs. She LOVES her job, and she’s in her fifth year with the district. Tim is a tax preparer and amateur genealogist; he loves to dig into family history, and we sometimes go on trips so he can do some hands-on research. We both love to go bird-watching and just be out in nature. We actually met each other in a local bird-watching club. We still watch birds, hike, and garden together weekly and would love to share the beauty of this place with a growing child!
Our Home & Pets
We bought our first home, a little cottage near the old downtown, six years ago and are still in the process of restoring it! We have added a large garden but have left room for a swingset and a sandbox! The town we live in is small enough to be personal but large enough to have a wide variety of stores, a museum, a restored old movie theater, a good library, and a small community college. Our local school district is one of the best rated in this area of the state, and we are very close to a national river, which offers some amazing opportunities for a child to go hiking, camping, and just get out and enjoy nature.
Our Extended Family
Family is important to us, and the reason we bought our house where we did was to be closer to our relatives. Tim’s mother, father, and older brother all live half an hour south of us, and we spend holidays between their house and ours. Stephanie’’s cousin also lives nearby and has dinner with us frequently. Although her large extended family is farther away (Stephanie was raised in a very small town in Central Michigan), we still make time to visit. Once school gets out each May, we take part of the summer to spend time in her hometown. Stephanie’s younger brother lives there, among others, and we are very close. He is looking forward to becoming an uncle. Our family is very excited about us going through the adoption process!
What Led Us To Adoption
Though we didn’t know it at the time—began when Tim proposed and we discussed having children and starting a family together. We still want to start a family more than anything in the world, but after ten years and two fertility clinics’ worth of trying, we have both realized our happy ending is just going to look different from what we imagined it would be ten years ago. This will be our first time to adopt, but several people we know have also gone through this process. We have seen firsthand how much love and joy there can be in this process.
Fun Facts
About Stephanie
| Occupation | Special education teacher |
|---|---|
| Education | Master’s degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Indian food |
| Favorite Hobby | Birdwatching, gardening |
| Favorite Movie | His Girl Friday |
| Favorite Sport | Hiking/walking |
| Favorite Music Group | Loreena McKennett |
| Favorite TV Show | Lost |
| Favorite Tradition | Advent (Christmas countdown) |
| Dream Vacation | Galapagos Islands |
About Timon
| Occupation | Tax preparer |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Anything sweet |
| Favorite Hobby | Birdwatching, genealogy |
| Favorite Movie | The Christmas Carol |
| Favorite Sport | Hiking/walking |
| Favorite Music Group | Altan |
| Favorite TV Show | Dr. Who |
| Favorite Tradition | Advent |
| Dream Vacation | Patagonia |
Contact Stephanie & Timon
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!