dear expectant mother
As we are sitting here trying to come up with the words to say, all we can think about is how thankful and honored we are to even be considered in this process. We can't even begin to understand how emotionally difficult a decision like this is to make, and no matter what your decision is, we want you to know how much we admire you for considering this process. We would never be able to start a family without someone as strong, selfless, and courageous as you.
Should you choose us, we want to assure you that your baby will be unconditionally loved by us and all of our family. Both of us have spent our lives in a rural hometown, and we believe that there is nothing better than growing up in a small town and on a farm, surrounded and supported by loving family and friends. We are beyond excited and grateful to share this journey with someone like you.
We wish you nothing but the best and hope you find peace in whatever decision you make. We hope you know how supported you would be in this process, should you choose us for your baby. We would be absolutely blessed and honored to be chosen by you, and we will make it our sole mission to make you feel confident and proud that you chose us as the parents of your child.
About Us
We are Brad and Tori from Iowa. We met in the summer of 2019 and got engaged in December 2020. Brad is patient and hardworking, and a master on the grill. Tori is outgoing and loves to be in the kitchen or working in her garden. We got married in January 2022. Brad is an agricultural crop consultant with a cattle operation on the side, and Tori is a pharmaceutical sales representative. One of our favorite things to do together is to find new restaurants and try new foods. We enjoy spending time with our families next to the pool or on the golf course, and we have a great group of friends in our hometown that we love spending time with.
Our Home & Neighborhood
We live in a rural area in Iowa in Tori's hometown, which is only 45 minutes away from Brad's family and hometown. Our hometown is filled with many family and friends that we get to spend time with on a regular basis. Our home is located in a very nice, quiet neighborhood with a nice-sized backyard and patio, a garden, and a fantastic park right next door. We have always dreamed of living on a farm, and in September 2023 we purchased acreage outside of town where we have plans to eventually build our forever home.
Our Family & Friends
We both have very outgoing and fun families. We live very close to our families and get to spend time with them very frequently. Tori's mom lives right on the outskirts of town, and her older brother and his wife live just a mile down the road from us. Brad's parents are still on the family farm just 45 minutes away, and both of his brothers and their wives live a mile from the family farm on their own acreages. We have one nephew and one niece, and we love spoiling them any chance we can get.
Tori's family loves spending time together at family gatherings, whether it's hanging out at each other's houses, having huge holiday get-togethers, or meeting up at Tori's mom's to enjoy the pool. Brad's family loves to spend time together any chance we can get. We love spending time on the family farm, sitting around the fire on summer nights. We also love golfing any chance we can get.
Both of our families have been extremely supportive of us during this process and couldn't be more excited for us to go on this journey. They are excited to meet our future little one.
What Led Us To Adoption
We were hopeful about starting a family shortly after we got married, but after several tests and doctor's appointments, we quickly found out that we are unable to have biological children. That is what led us to pursue adoption to grow our family. We waited a couple of years after we got married to fully pursue adoption to give us the opportunity to become more emotionally, physically, and financially stable, and we believe we are in the perfect place in our lives to start our family. We are beyond excited to grow our family and absolutely cannot wait to welcome a special little child into our family and community.
Fun Facts
About Tori
| Occupation | Pharmaceutical Sales Representative |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Mexican or Italian |
| Favorite Hobby | Exercising, baking, gardening |
| Favorite Movie | The Longest Ride |
| Favorite Music Group | Maroon 5 |
| Favorite TV Show | Hart of Dixie |
| Favorite Subject in School | Science |
| Favorite Tradition | Christmas Eve with family |
| Dream Vacation | Italy |
About Brad
| Occupation | Crop Consultant |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s of Science |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Prime Rib or Steak |
| Favorite Hobby | Golfing, Grilling, Spending time on the farm |
| Favorite Movie | Interstellar |
| Favorite Music Group | Brooks and Dunn, Randy Travis, George Strait |
| Favorite TV Show | How I Met Your Mother |
| Favorite Subject in School | Math |
| Favorite Tradition | Father’s Day Golf Trip |
| Dream Vacation | Ireland |
Contact Tori & Brad
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!