Andrew & Julie - Iowa

Andrew & Julie - Iowa

Andrew & Julie - Iowa

Hello & Thank You,  


Hello, and thank you for taking the time to consider us as adoptive parents for your baby. We are so excited to be adopting and bringing a child into our family! We can’t begin to understand the weight of this choice and want you to know that your child's well-being is our top priority. Please understand that we wish you and your child all the best no matter what you choose. We hope this book gives you a glimpse of our family. 


We are Andrew and Julie. We have been together for eight years and married for five. After five years of infertility struggles, multiple fertility clinic visits, and miscarriages, we are ready to give our unconditional love to a child and expand our family through the miracle of adoption! 


Education, love, and respect are the core values we hold dear. We will encourage your child to explore their passions, embrace their heritage, and pursue their dreams. Our home will be a place of unconditional love, where open communication and understanding are paramount. 


We are prepared to become parents to a precious child and can’t wait to share our love of family with them. Many family members and friends are excitedly waiting to welcome a new baby to cherish. We want you to feel welcome and hope to get to join our families together for all the love. Your child will have the support of a large, connected family. 


Thank you for taking the time to read through our book, your consideration means the world to us. We wish you strength and courage during this journey.


Sincerely,


Andrew & Julie

Hello & Thank You,  


Hello, and thank you for taking the time to consider us as adoptive parents for your baby. We are so excited to be adopting and bringing a child into our family! We can’t begin to understand the weight of this choice and want you to know that your child's well-being is our top priority. Please understand that we wish you and your child all the best no matter what you choose. We hope this book gives you a glimpse of our family. 


We are Andrew and Julie. We have been together for eight years and married for five. After five years of infertility struggles, multiple fertility clinic visits, and miscarriages, we are ready to give our unconditional love to a child and expand our family through the miracle of adoption! 


Education, love, and respect are the core values we hold dear. We will encourage your child to explore their passions, embrace their heritage, and pursue their dreams. Our home will be a place of unconditional love, where open communication and understanding are paramount. 


We are prepared to become parents to a precious child and can’t wait to share our love of family with them. Many family members and friends are excitedly waiting to welcome a new baby to cherish. We want you to feel welcome and hope to get to join our families together for all the love. Your child will have the support of a large, connected family. 


Thank you for taking the time to read through our book, your consideration means the world to us. We wish you strength and courage during this journey.


Sincerely,


Andrew & Julie

Meet Andrew

Meet Andrew

Andrew is truly a one-of-a-kind husband. He is so kind and compassionate and is the most supportive person you’ll ever meet. He has such a wide variety of knowledge, from the outdoors to history, movie quotes, to random videos he saw on the internet years ago. He gets along with everyone because he can always find something that he relates to with them.


Andrew is a hard worker and a wonderful provider for our family. He comes home after long shifts and never complains. Within a year of starting his job, he became a leader for his work group, and I am so proud of him for taking on these additional responsibilities with zero hesitation.


Andrew has a great sense of humor and loves to be a goofball. He is always cracking jokes or making funny faces and enjoys watching comedy skits. He has created countless skits in the past with his friends and siblings.



Watching Andrew spend time with our nephews is always a joy. He loves playing with their dinosaurs, having Pokémon battles, and splashing around on their water tables. He has a huge heart for kiddos, and he lights up every time he visits them. I feel blessed to have Andrew as my partner in life and raising our future children. He treats me and our cats with such love and respect that I know he will make an amazing father that our kids' friends will envy.

Occupation 

Labor


Education

Some College


Hobby

Video gaming, fishing, LEGOs


Favorite Family Activity

Camping & board games


Favorite Music

Alternative


Favorite Holiday

 Halloween

 

Favorite Place to Vacation

Orlando, FL & Hawaii

Andrew is truly a one-of-a-kind husband. He is so kind and compassionate and is the most supportive person you’ll ever meet. He has such a wide variety of knowledge, from the outdoors to history, movie quotes, to random videos he saw on the internet years ago. He gets along with everyone because he can always find something that he relates to with them.


Andrew is a hard worker and a wonderful provider for our family. He comes home after long shifts and never complains. Within a year of starting his job, he became a leader for his work group, and I am so proud of him for taking on these additional responsibilities with zero hesitation.


Andrew has a great sense of humor and loves to be a goofball. He is always cracking jokes or making funny faces and enjoys watching comedy skits. He has created countless skits in the past with his friends and siblings.


Watching Andrew spend time with our nephews is always a joy. He loves playing with their dinosaurs, having Pokémon battles, and splashing around on their water tables. He has a huge heart for kiddos, and he lights up every time he visits them. I feel blessed to have Andrew as my partner in life and raising our future children. He treats me and our cats with such love and respect that I know he will make an amazing father that our kids' friends will envy.

Meet Julie

Meet Julie

Julie is a woman who always brings joy and laughter to every aspect of our lives. She is honest, hardworking, and always striving to make life easier for those around her. She is deeply connected to her family and is the light of my life. When I first met her, she seemed shy and reserved, but as I got to know her, she warmed up and showed me how amazingly open she was. I fell in love with her because of her honesty and vulnerability. My favorite thing about Julie is her sense of responsibility. She is always ready to tackle any real-world problem that comes our way. She works hard every day, and I am so proud of her.



I see Julie’s motherly instincts come into play whenever we look after our nephews. She knows how to nurture a child and bring out the best in them. I know that she will be an amazing mother. She is always there for me when I need someone to talk to, and she is incredibly understanding and supportive. Julie has always had my best interests at heart, and I know that she will do the same for our child.

Occupation 

Finance


Education

Some College


Hobby

Video gaming, puzzles & baking 


Favorite Family Activity

Escape rooms, trivia & boating


Favorite Music

Country & Pop 


Favorite Holiday

Christmas 


Favorite Place to Travel

Hawaii, Orlando, FL & Texas

Julie is a woman who always brings joy and laughter to every aspect of our lives. She is honest, hardworking, and always striving to make life easier for those around her. She is deeply connected to her family and is the light of my life. When I first met her, she seemed shy and reserved, but as I got to know her, she warmed up and showed me how amazingly open she was. I fell in love with her because of her honesty and vulnerability. My favorite thing about Julie is her sense of responsibility. She is always ready to tackle any real-world problem that comes our way. She works hard every day, and I am so proud of her.


I see Julie’s motherly instincts come into play whenever we look after our nephews. She knows how to nurture a child and bring out the best in them. I know that she will be an amazing mother. She is always there for me when I need someone to talk to, and she is incredibly understanding and supportive. Julie has always had my best interests at heart, and I know that she will do the same for our child.


Andrew & Julie- Getting to Know Us

Our Story

We first met in high school during a Confirmation Retreat—Andrew’s mom was our table leader and immediately noticed our connection. Though we didn’t date back then, we became friends and spent time doing typical small-town things like walking the mall.


Five years later, we reconnected through a dating app after both moving back home. I wasn’t sure if Andrew would remember me, but he did—and we quickly became inseparable. We love doing life’s simple things together, like cooking, movie nights, and library visits.



In 2017, we got engaged and bought our first home, where Andrew instantly bonded with my cats. We married in October 2018 in a beautiful ceremony with our closest family and friends. My aunt, a retired baker, made six delicious cake flavors for the reception. We danced the night away and ended the celebration with a tropical honeymoon in Hawaii, ready for our next chapter.

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    • Our Home

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    We bought our home in March 2020—a two-story, four-bedroom, four-bath house in a safe, family-friendly suburb. It’s at the end of a cul-de-sac, where kids are often outside riding bikes and playing.


    Our large fenced backyard has a deck and patio with plenty of space to run and play. We enjoy fall nights around the firepit, roasting marshmallows and watching movies on our projector, and in summer, we cool off in our inflatable pool while listening to music. We can’t wait to share these moments with a little one and plan to add a swing set soon.


    We love hosting family and friends—our big dining table is perfect for meals and board games, and our spacious living area is ideal for playtime and gatherings.

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    • Our Community

    Our Community

    Our home is conveniently located within 15 minutes of several exciting activities. We can enjoy multiple parks, including a brand new 14,000 sq. ft. all-inclusive park to play and explore. There's also a multi-use trail that lights up blue at night, making it a perfect spot for a night walk or bike ride.


    In the summer, we can visit Saylorville Lake, which offers boating, beaches, camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. For year-round fun, there's an aquatic center with a heated pool complex, splash park, and slides that are suitable for all ages.

    Andrew & Julie - Extended Families

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    • Andrew's Family

    Andrew's Family

    I’m the second oldest of five siblings and grew up in a warm, loving home rooted in strong religious values. Family dinners were a nightly tradition, and that closeness continues today. My retired parents live three hours away, and we visit about once a month—something that will likely increase once their new grandchild arrives!


    My older sister, who lives just 15 minutes away, has two sons—Isaac (3) and Toby (1), our Godson—so we see them often. One of my younger brothers lives nearby, and the youngest lives in our hometown with his girlfriend and their son, Jerome (1.5). We get together at least twice a month and always have a great time.

    

    I was lucky to grow up close to my extended family, especially on my mom’s side, with my grandparents just two blocks away. My grandpa sparked my love for the outdoors and canoeing—memories I still treasure. Holidays and family gatherings remain a source of joy for me.

    Julie's Family

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    • Family is extremely important to me. I am the youngest among four siblings, and my older sister is also my best friend. Our parents provided us with a loving and adventurous home, offering us plenty of opportunities to explore and learn. They live in the same city as Andrew's parents, about three hours away, and since they are both retired, we get to see them often. They love traveling to visit us, and we often meet up in different parts of the country for vacations. My grandparents played a vital role in my life, and I look forward to being able to give my parents the same gift and witness the beauty of a child.


    My older sister is married, and they are expecting their first child! Her husband serves in the Air Force, and they are currently stationed in Boston, MA. Although there is a great distance between us, we cherish every moment we get to spend together. They share our love for board games, so whenever we are together, we always play. When we are apart, we use the internet to play games or send silly pictures. We are excited about the new addition to their family, and everyone is hoping for our little one to join the family soon so that the cousins can grow up close in age. We have already planned a trip to visit them after the baby is born, and we can't wait to shower them with love, toys, and books.

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    • Andrew & Julie - A Look Into Our Life

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    • Meet Storm & Eddie

    We have two 8-year-old cats, Storm and Eddie, adopted as kittens from a local shelter in 2015. Though not biological brothers, they were curled up together in the same cubicle, and I couldn’t leave one behind.


    A funny family joke: we always say “Storm and Eddie” together, which led our aunt to think we had one cat named “Stormin’ Eddie.” So now we jokingly call them “Stormin’ Eddie” and “O.C.” (short for “Other Cat”).


    Storm is a bit shy with a beautiful black, brown, and tan coat and loves cuddling, catnip, and playing with toys. Eddie (a.k.a. Ed) is a friendly, talkative chunk with striking green eyes, always begging for treats or sunbathing on the deck while chirping at the leaves.

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    • We love going all over the country and making memories. Over the past 8 years, we have packed in a lot of traveling together.


    Visiting Orlando is our favorite place to travel. We have been there twice in the last three years, and it gets better each time. We both love visiting theme parks and going on rides. We are highly anticipating many trips to Orlando in the future to see the joy through our child’s eyes.

    

    For our honeymoon, we went to Hawaii. Julie’s family has a condo there, so we look forward to sharing memories and making new ones with our growing family.


    We visited Julie’s sister and her husband in Massachusetts, where we explored historic downtown Boston and had lunch in the Cheers restaurant. We also drove to Maine to see lighthouses and then to Salem, MA. Both of us are huge Halloween fans, so it was neat visiting a town with a spooky history.

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    • Holiday Traditions

    Both of our families share special traditions, like our annual trivia nights, which have been a favorite since before our marriage. At our church's themed trivia fundraiser for the preschool, Andrew’s family joins us eagerly. This year’s board and video game theme was a perfect fit, and while we didn’t win, achieving a perfect score was a fun highlight.

    

    Our Catholic faith is central to our families, and we attend the same church as Andrew’s sister’s family. Recently, we became godparents to our nephew Toby, a role we cherish.


    In the fall, we enjoy family trips to pumpkin patches and apple orchards, especially watching our nephews marvel at the pumpkins and petting zoo animals.


    For the 4th of July, we celebrate with fireworks in our hometown, gathering on the river aboard Julie's parents’ boats. The day includes a golf cart decorating contest, potluck, and airshow—an all-day celebration with family and friends.


    At Christmas, we blend both families’ celebrations in our hometown, enjoying a weekend of catching up, delicious food, and creating lasting memories. Every major holiday is an opportunity for togetherness and joy.

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    • We love exploring our town, supporting local businesses, and discovering new favorite spots. Trying out new restaurants and attending local festivals, like the National Balloon Classic, Iowa State Fair, Cajun Fest, and multicultural events, are always highlights.


    We look forward to taking our child to places like the Science Center of Iowa, Imagination Street, the Des Moines Farmers Market, and the Zoo, especially to see the Wild Lights during Christmas.


    Spending time with friends and family is a top priority, whether it’s playing board games, going to an Escape Room, or Julie enjoying craft fairs with her gal pals, while Andrew typically spends time outdoors or playing video games with the guys.


    We also love camping, fishing, and hiking at local campgrounds, enjoying the beauty of nature.

    

    Julie’s Uncle has Iowa Hawkeye football season tickets, and since we’re now near Iowa State University, we attend both teams' games. Our house is divided, so our child will have plenty of opportunities to cheer for both teams!

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    Kerstin - Wisconsin

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 21, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , My name is Kerstin, and I'm so grateful to you for considering me and my son Malakai as a possible match for you and your child. A single person might not have been your first thought for your child, but I have just as much support and love to give as a couple would have - or even more! My life is rich with family, friends, and opportunities. I have a successful career that provides my family with the resources to explore the world and experience new things. I would love the opportunity to share these wonderful experiences with your child. Malakai (Kai for short) was adopted at birth and is three years old. We have an open relationship with his birth mom and often send her pictures and videos. I am open and committed to whatever type of communication you would like. I want you to know that your child will always know their adoption story and the love you have for them. I am happy to answer any questions you have so that you can make the best decision for you and your baby. As you'll see in this profile, I have a deep love and appreciation for all different cultures, and I love to learn about people and places all over the world. Travel has been a big part of my life, and I also appreciate and value diversity close to home. We live on a street with families of many different backgrounds, and the schools and businesses in our neighborhood also reflect that diversity. I love languages and have studied Spanish and Haitian Creole. The public elementary school closest to our home is a dual immersion bilingual school (Spanish and English). I would love for Malakai and any future child I might have to attend this school because I highly value bilingual language skills and the opportunity to build relationships with classmates and teachers of many different backgrounds. I am committed to honoring and valuing your child's cultural background and ensuring that it is an important part of their daily lives. I pray often for you and your journey. I thank God for you and your decision to consider adoption. I pray for God to give you peace and comfort. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and Malakai and see if we might be a good match for you and your child. With Love, Kerstin

    Hao & Amy – Texas

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 19, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , First off, let's introduce ourselves. Our names are Amy, Hao, and our not so little man James Paul. We want you to know how grateful we are to you for looking at our book. Our goal is for you to get to know who we are in an honest and real way. Adoption has a complex variety of feelings for all parties involved, especially for you. We can't begin to understand the emotional and overwhelming circumstances you have had to face in making these difficult decisions. We want you to know we support you and think that what you are doing is selfless and generous beyond comprehension. From an early age, I knew carrying a child to full term would be highly unlikely. So, when we met, having children was a part of our early conversations. We always wanted a family and knew adoption was going to be how we would become parents. This led us to adopt our beautiful and sweet son, James. We have so much more love to share with another child, and James is waiting with open arms and a welcoming smile. Our upbringing has significantly shaped who we are today, including our parenting style and how we plan for our future. Both of our parents are still married, and observing their relationship through both happy and challenging times has taught us the importance of commitment in maintaining a long-lasting marriage. Our family includes no shortage of caring aunts, fun uncles, and many young cousins to grow up with. One thing you can be certain of is DOTING GRANDPARENTS!! We are blessed that we can go to anyone in our family for guidance, advice, and support. You could not ask for a more dedicated crew of family members. We promise to you that we will honor you in the way you deserve. We will share with you the progress of your wonderful and cherished child's life. You'll be part of their life story from their earliest days to the questions that arise with growing curiosity. Your role will always be respected, valued, and cherished. We hope that our book gives you insight into who we are as people and as a family. Our very different strengths will lead to us raising well-rounded children. Together, we will teach them the importance of acceptance and kindness to those around them while still allowing them to be independent and able to stand up for themselves. Hao and I share the greatest hope of raising our children and providing them with safety and security, all with an embarrassing amount of love and affection. Thank you for considering us; we could not do it without you. Sincerely, Hao & Amy

    Mike & Tiffany – Texas

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 18, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , First, we want to thank you so much for considering us to be the parents of your child and for taking the time to learn a little about our lives! We can't imagine what a difficult time this must be for you, though we don't know what you are feeling. However, we do know that we admire your courage and strength! We are Mike and Tiffany, a fun loving couple from Texas who have been together 10 years and married almost 9! We spent many years trying to conceive a baby on our own, and with no luck, we didn’t want to wait to grow our family any longer. We chose adoption rather than going through IVF and were blessed with our first son in 2022. The experience we have had with his adoption has been so wonderful, and we can’t wait to give him a brother or sister. We have always wanted a big family, as both of ours are relatively small, and we are so grateful for this adoption opportunity because, without it, we wouldn’t be able to have that. Tiffany is a stay-at-home mom currently and will continue to do so. She loves being able to be so involved with raising our children and growing a special bond from the beginning. Also, her parents and grandparents live next door to us, so they will always be surrounded by love and family. We promise to provide your child with a safe, loving home with fun adventures and a wonderful education. We will always be honest with them about where they came from, how much you love them, and how that love brought them to us! We will keep you and your child in our prayers, and no matter your decision, we wish you the best on this emotional journey. Love, Mike & Tiffany

    Spencer & Amanda - Wisconsin

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 13, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , Just saying thank you isn't enough for us to express our gratitude for considering us to be adoptive parents. We cannot begin to understand how difficult this decision is and that it is not taken lightly. No matter your decision, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are Amanda and Spencer. We have been together over ten years and have been married for three. From the very beginning of our relationship, we talked about starting a family, but God had different plans for us. Unfortunately, Amanda has faced health challenges that have led to infertility, which won't allow us to have our own biological children. Adoption has touched both our lives in meaningful ways. Spencer's mother was adopted, and she is ecstatic that we are pursuing this path. In addition, Spencer has two adopted cousins, and I have one as well. Both of our families are loving and supportive of our decision, and we are all ready to share unconditional love with a child. Since we both have relatives who were adopted, we believe it is important for your child to understand their adoption story from the very beginning. We look forward to sharing with your child just how special they and their birth family are to us. The relationship between a child and their birth family is significant, and we strongly support an open adoption. There is no such thing as too many people to love and support a child. Raised in the Catholic faith, we plan to instill the same values in our future child. We cherish faith, family, community, friendships, and love, and we will teach the importance of hard work and the achievements it can bring. With both our families and friends nearby, your child will be surrounded by a loving network of support. Thank you for the time to read our story and consider us as potential adoptive parents. We wish you peace on this journey and the very best for you and your child. Sincerely, Spencer & Amanda

    Will & Lorena - Texas

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 11, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , We are beyond grateful for you considering us as prospective parents. Please know that what is best for you and the baby is the most important thing throughout this process. We can only imagine the difficulties that come with this decision, but please know that your child will be loved without qualification. We are so excited to begin our adoption journey and bring a child into our family. We are Will & Lorena, and we have been together for almost 7 years. Our path to adoption starts with Will being adopted himself at birth and from a young age, knowing that this was always going to be a part of his family plan. As we began to discuss having a family, Lorena was concerned about getting pregnant due to her infertility diagnosis, so turning to adoption was an easy call for us to start our family. The values that are most important to our household are love, kindness, and respect. Ensuring that, above all else, people are treated equally will be core to the teachings we share with our child. We want to encourage them to be curious and welcome diversity in all forms and to do so with a smile. Both of us love to laugh, and we want our child’s life to be filled with those unforgettable moments. To us, adoption is a beautiful journey shared by all parties involved. We are lucky to have extremely supportive friends and family to guide and join us on this journey. With Will’s own experience, including his relationship with his birth mother, we know we are lucky to have tremendous examples to mentor us along our own path as we welcome a child into our family. Should you choose us to welcome your child into our family, they will be unconditionally surrounded by love and warmth. We appreciate you taking this time to consider us as prospective parents, and should you choose us, we are prepared to listen to, support, and honor your wishes throughout this process. Sincerely, Will & Lorena

    Michael & Christi – Texas

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 10, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about us. While we cannot say we understand the emotions, decisions, and journey you are facing, we recognize and honor the enormous gift you are sharing with a family like ours. We are Christi and Michael. We have been together for 6 years and married for 4. When we first started dating, I shared with Michael that biological children might not be a possibility for me due to the reproductive issues I had experienced. When Michael stated without hesitation that he was open to adoption, I knew he was someone special. After trying the recommended fertility treatments to ensure we were never left wondering, “What if?” we started our adoption journey feeling relieved and confident this was the path meant for us. Part of what drew us to each other was how we viewed our families and our desires to have a family of our own. Both of our lives have been touched by adoption in various ways. Therefore, we knew we were ready to start our adoption journey. In 2023, we welcomed our daughter, Isabel (Izzy), into our lives through adoption. Izzy has brought so much joy, laughter, love, and fun to our lives ever since. We are so grateful to have been chosen as Izzy’s adoptive parents and are blessed to guide her on this journey of life. We believe it is important for your child to understand their adoption story from the beginning and look forward to letting them know how truly special they and their birth family are to us. We welcome an open adoption as we value the relationship between a child and their birth family. Children can never have too many people who love and support them. We have established a small group of friends who have young, adopted children and enjoy meeting them throughout the year. We believe it will be valuable for our children to have the opportunity to be around other adopted children throughout their lives. There are adoptees in that group, and we talk openly with them about their experience as adoptees to help us gain insight into their perspective. With a large family nearby, your child will be loved and surrounded by many family members, friends, and a faith community. In addition to providing your child with unconditional love, we hope to instill the qualities of honesty, integrity, faith, kindness, the value of family, and perseverance. Both of us come from hard working families where we each learned to be independent, responsible, and self-sufficient, knowing we always had our families supporting us. We appreciate your time and continue to pray for you and the decisions that lie ahead. You are a beautiful person, and you are giving an invaluable gift. We hope you feel the love and peace you deserve. Sincerely, Michael & Christi

    Aaron & Alex – California

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 9, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , There's no way for us to begin understanding your life, struggles, and victories. Hopefully, we can play a part in one another's stories- sharing and growing through all the ups and downs that this world has to offer. Know that if chosen, we will love your child unconditionally and fiercely protect and shelter them all the day of our lives. This whole process feels a little surreal, and finding the perfect words to say them is a challenge. Thank you, though, for even looking at this book and taking a peek into our lives. We want to reassure you that we have the utmost respect and admiration for you, regardless of the path you choose. We are confident that whomever you choose to raise your baby will be the perfect fit! Regardless of where each of our lives goes, we want you to know you are continuously in our hearts and minds. After struggling with infertility and going through several fertility treatments, we made the decision not to pursue IVF. We felt like God was pulling on our hearts to bring someone into our lives in a different way. After much prayer and conversation, we decided adoption was the clear path, and we're excited to grow our family this way. Following the completion of our home study and application with Adoption Angels, we were in disbelief one morning when Alexandra took a pregnancy test, and it was positive. However, during our daily evening walk that day, we both knew that we wholeheartedly wanted to continue to pursue adoption. Alexandra comes from a large family where many of her brothers and sisters are close in age, her brother Russ being a mere 18 months apart from her. Growing up so close in age, we were less siblings and more partners and crime- each other’s best confidants and adventure buddies as we traveled the world with the military. The loyalty, utter love, and connection we feel toward each other are hard to explain, and to this day, my siblings and my brother's wife are my best friends. We would be over the moon excited to raise children who would experience this bond and feel the same love and closeness. It’s becoming clearer to us every day that this is the path God has been leading us on all along. Know that no matter how a child comes into our family, we plan to love them exactly as we love our son, Adrian- with every fiber of our being! Thank you again so much for reading our story! Aaron & Alex

    Brandon & Melody – Texas

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 8, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , Our names are Brandon and Melody, and we are so glad to meet you! We can’t fully understand the weight of the decision you’re facing in making an adoption plan, but we deeply admire your courage and strength. What you are considering would bring immense joy to a family who has likely spent years longing for a child to love. Please know we are praying for you and your child, and that God will grant you peace in whatever decision you make. Through this letter and album, we’d like to share a bit about ourselves and why we’ve chosen adoption. We met and married in southern California and have been married for 12 years. Since moving to Texas, we’ve built a loving home and community here. We believe God called us to be parents, and while our path to parenthood has been unexpected, adoption has always been on our hearts. Melody was adopted at birth and understands the incredible blessings of adoption firsthand. After five years, many tests, and three failed IUI attempts, we began pursuing adoption. In December 2023, we were blessed to adopt our son, Aiden, and our lives have been forever changed. Now, we hope to adopt again to share our love with another child and allow Aiden to grow up with a sibling. If chosen to be your child’s adoptive parents, we promise to raise them in a loving Christian home, teaching Biblical principles and morals. We’ll provide opportunities for them to grow, learn, thrive, and develop a deep sense of love, respect, and responsibility, all while offering unconditional love and support. Additionally, Melody can uniquely answer any questions your child may have about their adoption as they grow. We are surrounded by a large, loving network of family, friends, and a supportive church community who will joyfully welcome your child into our lives. Melody’s experience as an adopted child makes her especially sensitive to the importance of understanding one’s roots. If chosen, we hope to develop an ongoing relationship with you and walk alongside you in this journey. For years, we prayed for a child to join our family, and God’s answer came when Aiden came into our lives. We are excited to see what He has planned next for our family’s growth. Thank you for taking the time to consider us as parents. Please know we are praying for you, your child, and your decision, whatever it may be. Sincerely,  Brandon & Melody

    Adam & Lori – Alabama

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 7, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , We are Lori and Adam, and we want to thank you for considering us to be your child's adoptive parents. Thinking about the first words we would say to you consumes us, How can we express the gratitude and love we already feel for you? Though our circumstances and situation may be different, our coming together was written in our story long before we knew-- and that is more precious than gold. You are selfless, brave, and beyond strong. The magnitude of your decision shows how deeply you love this child. "There is gold in every piece of your story." That saying reminds me of how Japanese culture restores porcelain when it’s been chipped or broken, they piece it back together with a layer of gold. That veining of Gold brings out the beauty in the imperfection, making it a unique centerpiece for a story that has yet been told. We are merely trying to say God is creating a masterpiece out of our story and you are the solid gold God is using to put our broken pieces back together. Ever since I was a young girl I have wanted to adopt and be a stay at home Mom. Adoption became more real to us two years after getting married. Due to complications, it made it impossible for me to get pregnant without medical intervention. This was God's way of showing us that while His desire for our lives may be different, it is so beautiful. We are beyond excited to grow our family through adoption. Your child will be so loved, adored, and provided for. Your child will know the sacrifice you made and love you have for them and they will always know where they came from and who their first family is. We look forward to getting to know you and hope to have the opportunity to develop a relationship together. We are praying for you, your health, your pregnancy, and your child. Much Love, Adam & Lori
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