Andy & Liz - Wisconsin

Andy & Liz - Wisconsin

Andy & Liz - Wisconsin

Hello & Thank You,  


Our names are Andy and Liz, and we appreciate you taking the time to learn more about us. This is a letter we certainly didn’t expect to write, but it quickly has become the most important thing we will ever write. While we will hopefully get a chance to learn more about you, our goal with this letter and profile is to give you enough information to choose us as the answer to an extremely difficult question, who can I trust to raise and love my child? 


Our plan was always to have children, although we were never able to agree on the number we wanted. After several years of trying to conceive naturally, we started working with a fertility clinic. Trying everything we could with medicine and supplements, we attempted IUI about a half dozen times. Even when trying to contain our excitement each time, the cycle of getting our hopes crushed each time was devastating. Eventually, we decided that our path to becoming parents was going to be through adoption. 


Adoption has already made a direct impact on our family, as my older brother was adopted from South Korea. Growing up with a brother who was adopted helped us make the decision to transfer from fertility options to adoption with open hearts and hope for the future. We would be so honored to be able to grow our family through adoption for another generation as well. 


With adoption, it takes a combination of your strength, love, and trust to team up with our love and desire in order to grow our family. We will raise your child with love and family being the most important things. An open adoption will only enhance and multiply the love and opportunities to learn kindness, acceptance, happiness, and true unconditional love. We believe that knowing his or her own adoption story will only help in showing them how special and deeply loved they are. 


We are so thankful for your consideration and are so excited about the possibility of becoming adoptive parents. 


Best wishes,


Andy & Liz

Hello & Thank You,  


Our names are Andy and Liz, and we appreciate you taking the time to learn more about us. This is a letter we certainly didn’t expect to write, but it quickly has become the most important thing we will ever write. While we will hopefully get a chance to learn more about you, our goal with this letter and profile is to give you enough information to choose us as the answer to an extremely difficult question, who can I trust to raise and love my child?


Our plan was always to have children, although we were never able to agree on the number we wanted. After several years of trying to conceive naturally, we started working with a fertility clinic. Trying everything we could with medicine and supplements, we attempted IUI about a half dozen times. Even when trying to contain our excitement each time, the cycle of getting our hopes crushed each time was devastating. Eventually, we decided that our path to becoming parents was going to be through adoption.


Adoption has already made a direct impact on our family, as my older brother was adopted from South Korea. Growing up with a brother who was adopted helped us make the decision to transfer from fertility options to adoption with open hearts and hope for the future. We would be so honored to be able to grow our family through adoption for another generation as well.


With adoption, it takes a combination of your strength, love, and trust to team up with our love and desire in order to grow our family. We will raise your child with love and family being the most important things. An open adoption will only enhance and multiply the love and opportunities to learn kindness, acceptance, happiness, and true unconditional love. We believe that knowing his or her own adoption story will only help in showing them how special and deeply loved they are.

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We are so thankful for your consideration and are so excited about the possibility of becoming adoptive parents.


Best wishes,


Andy & Liz

Meet Andy

Meet Andy

Andy is my best friend. He is the most gentle, caring, and thoughtful person. He knows exactly what to say to brighten anyone’s day. Andy is also the most kindhearted person I have ever met. He will bend over backward to help anyone he comes across. Andy inspires me every day to be a better version of myself.


He cares deeply for his family. He is my rock, and he will do anything to make sure I and our precious dogs feel safe, secure, and happy. He extends his love for his family to his two nephews. He is the best uncle, and the way he interacts with them makes me excited to see him as a father to his own child. I know he will raise your child with patience, joy, and immense love.

Occupation 

Insurance


Education

Bachelor’s Degree


Hobby

Golf & walking the dog


Favorite Food

 Spaghetti & Hamburgers


Favorite Music

Classic Rock


Favorite TV Show

Game of Thrones & Impractical Jokers

 

Favorite Place to Vacation

Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, & Ireland

Andy is my best friend. He is the most gentle, caring, and thoughtful person. He knows exactly what to say to brighten anyone’s day. Andy is also the most kindhearted person I have ever met. He will bend over backward to help anyone he comes across. Andy inspires me every day to be a better version of myself.


He cares deeply for his family. He is my rock, and he will do anything to make sure I and our precious dogs feel safe, secure, and happy. He extends his love for his family to his two nephews. He is the best uncle, and the way he interacts with them makes me excited to see him as a father to his own child. I know he will raise your child with patience, joy, and immense love.

Meet Liz

Meet Liz

Liz cares about everything she does and everybody she meets with her whole heart and soul. She is absolutely selfless when it comes to caring for others. She wants nothing but the best for everybody and will do whatever she can to help. She has such a loving heart, and everyone who knows her is drawn to her.


Her caring nature also drives her work ethic. When she cares about something, she will put her whole energy into it to try to make not just herself succeed but others as well. She never ceases to amaze me and encourages me to work as hard at my goals as she does hers. One of her most desired goals is to become a mother, and I know wholeheartedly that she will be the best and most loving mother.

Occupation 

Banking


Education

Bachelor’s Degree


Hobby

Cooking & traveling 


Favorite Food

Taco


Favorite Music

90's


Favorite TV Show

Friends & Game of Thrones


Favorite Place to Travel

Australia/New Zealand, Massachusetts,
& New York

Liz cares about everything she does and everybody she meets with her whole heart and soul. She is absolutely selfless when it comes to caring for others. She wants nothing but the best for everybody and will do whatever she can to help. She has such a loving heart, and everyone who knows her is drawn to her.

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Her caring nature also drives her work ethic. When she cares about something, she will put her whole energy into it to try to make not just herself succeed but others as well. She never ceases to amaze me and encourages me to work as hard at my goals as she does hers. One of her most desired goals is to become a mother, and I know wholeheartedly that she will be the best and most loving mother.

Andy & Liz - Getting to Know Us

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    • Our Story

    We both grew up in Wisconsin and met in college, where we were neighbors. Luckily, it was an unseasonably warm day for March, and Liz was outside studying. It happened to be my birthday, and I was outside throwing a ball around with one of my roommates. After the ball got thrown a bit too far and into the yard next door, I got my excuse to talk to her. Although she didn’t help celebrate my birthday that night, my charm seemed to have worked as we started dating only a couple of weeks later.

    Over the course of the next several years, we had multiple jobs, lived all over Wisconsin (I even lived in Florida for 6 months, where I got to live out a childhood dream of working at Disney World), and even got our first dog. The one thing that remained constant was our love for each other.


    In 2017, we got engaged, and in September 2019, we got married in front of both of our families and friends at a local golf course. After a scary weather forecast, we had faith and stuck to the plan of having an outdoor wedding, and it paid off and ended up being a perfect day in every way. We are so happy that we were able to celebrate with our friends and family, especially with Andy’s grandfather, who passed away only a couple of weeks later.

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    • Our Home

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    We were finally able to reach our goal of buying a home in December 2020 in a safe, growing neighborhood that has families and kids all around. It has 3 bedrooms with an open concept and is a great space for hosting friends and family for holidays and other get-togethers. Our living room has windows from the floor all the way to the 20+ foot ceiling, which allows plenty of natural light and the perfect space for little ones to play, as well as a perfect spot to fit a huge Christmas Tree. The outside patio has a brick fireplace and plenty of space to hang out, play in the yard, and even make s’mores. The backyard has lots of space to run around before dinner, but there is a park a short block away that has a basketball court and a playground that will quickly become a favorite spot.

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    • Our Community

    Our Community

    We live in a smaller town just outside of the very active and vibrant city of Madison, WI. With the city and other nearby surrounding towns, there is always some kind of event or activity to do, and we look forward to doing them all as a family of three!

    The Children’s Museum is award-winning and focuses on hands-on learning; plus, it has one of the coolest up-cycled four-season outdoor play spaces!

    We have a really neat zoo that we enjoy visiting. You can hang out with the polar bears or seals at the Arctic Passage, watching them play underwater. Plus, it's one of only 10 free zoos in the country!

    The 16-acre Botanical Gardens is one of the most popular places to visit. One of the coolest events is called GLEAM, which brings in artists and designers who make amazing light installations that light up every corner of the gardens and conservatory. Then, after your visit, you can walk down to the lakefront park, where you can have a picnic or rent paddleboats.

    We also like attending festivals in the area. Some of our favorites are Summerfest, German Fest, Strawberry Fest, and the Wisconsin State Fair, and we are excited to start attending the Dia de los Muertos music event.

    Andy & Liz - Extended Families

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    • Andy's Family

    Andy's Family

    I am the youngest of the family, but with my brother being older by only 17 months, we were only one grade apart growing up. My parents have been married for 44 years and counting! My parents still live in the house that we grew up in, which is about 25 minutes from our house, so we see them often. They are looking froward to spending lots of time with their future grandchild. My brother is married to his high school sweetheart, and they have two sons who we love to spend time with and are looking forward to having a cousin to play with!


    My extended family is quite large, as my mom was one of seven, and my dad was one of three. I have aunts, uncles, and cousins spread out across the country, most with families of their own. Family reunions are quite large, and always a blast. Our child will have no shortage of other cousins to play with!

    Liz's Family

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    • I am the oldest of 3 children. I have a sister who is 3 years younger than me and a brother who is 3 years younger than her. My sister still lives in Wisconsin, but my brother moved to Nebraska for a job opportunity. My parents were married for 29 years until my dad unexpectedly passed away. My mom is retired and loves hanging out with her dog and going camping in northern Wisconsin, where she owns some land. My dad was an avid outdoorsman as well. My brother, sister, and I grew up going for hikes, camping, and traveling, which is a tradition I want to continue with my family.


    My extended family is quite large – my mom has 5 siblings, and my dad has 2. They are scattered throughout the country from Wisconsin to Florida and all the way in between so there will be no shortage of love and support for our child.

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    • Andy & Liz - A Look Into Our Life

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    • Meet Leo & Ralphie

    This is our first dog, Leo. We rescued him way back in 2014. Since the beginning, his favorite things have been burrowing in blankets, meal time, and getting pets and cuddles. As he settles into his old age, his favorites are still the same, but now he likes to watch activities from his dog bed instead of always being a step behind one of us.


    Ralphie is our other pup. We rescued him in 2020, the same week we moved into our house. He was sure to break it in for us by claiming his territory within 5 minutes of opening the front door. He is the sweetest and most loving dog. Sometimes, he can be too friendly, being known to give endless kisses and even jumping into cars when people arrive or leave in order to get extra pets and kisses. When he hears videos of babies laughing or crying, he starts looking around for a new friend that he can play or cuddle with. As excited as we are to be parents, Ralphie is just as excited.

    Adventure Is Calling

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    • We absolutely love traveling and can’t wait to experience new locations and adventures with our child. Besides traveling across the state and region to visit family and friends regularly, we have been on numerous cruises throughout the Caribbean.


     Domestically, we have been to Colorado, Florida, and St. Louis. Our plans are to see areas of the country that neither one of us has seen, which are the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast.


    A couple of years ago, we finally got to take our honeymoon and went to Europe. We saw Germany and Scotland and cannot wait to go back and see the different countries with our child!

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    • Holiday Traditions

    Holidays are our absolute favorite excuse to get together with family. We absolutely love to host, and in the last few years since buying our home, we have been able to host numerous times. Traditions are very important to us, and holiday traditions are no different.


    During the fall, we enjoy going to the pumpkin patch, and on Halloween, we hand out candy to the kids in the neighborhood, which we are hoping changes to trick or treating in matching family costumes soon.


    During Christmas, we go ice skating and ride around looking at Christmas lights. Liz’s family has traditionally had their big Christmas celebration on Christmas Eve, which allows us to have double the fun with big celebrations on both Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. For Easter, we bake a big ham, and on both Memorial and Labor Day, we spend camping in northern Wisconsin with Liz’s family. We cannot wait to share our current traditions but are also so excited to make new traditions and memories with our growing family.

    Best of Friends

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    • We have a very close friend group, most of whom live in the area. Most of them Andy has known since grade school! All our friends have very young children, so they are ecstatic to welcome another little one into the group. We cannot wait for play dates and new traditions with our friends.

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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

    Andrew & Julie - Iowa

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 14, 2024
    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

    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

    Damon & Amanda – Alabama

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 12, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , We are Damon and Amanda, and we thank you for taking the time to learn more about our family. We can't imagine how hard this choice must be, and we have SO much respect for you. Your courage is truly admirable. We hope our story will be helpful as you make your choice. Please know that no matter what you decide, we wish you and your child nothing but the best, and you will both be in our prayers. We would love to share a little about ourselves, and hopefully, this book will give you a clear picture of who we are! We have grown so much during our years of marriage! Our journey has included buying a house, starting new jobs, surviving a pandemic, experiencing years of infertility and loss, going on many trips, and so much more. Throughout the highs and lows, our relationship has only become stronger. We feel very blessed to have wonderful parents and grandparents who model healthy relationships. They have taught us invaluable lessons and instilled strong morals in us. From the beginning, we have known that we wanted children and planned to have them at a young age. However, we faced three years of infertility and treatments, which ultimately resulted in loss. Going through it all taught us many important lessons and brought us even closer to each other and to God. We have always wanted to adopt, and we feel that now is the right time to do it! For us, raising a child means reading books together before bed, quality family time, lots of outdoor adventures, supporting whatever dreams he/she may have, and a home full of laughter. We value communication, kindness, and passion. Our goal is to create a loving environment that inspires creativity and curiosity, embraces differences, and opens opportunities for learning and growth. Our home is filled with warmth, love, laughter, and support. Adoption means a lot to us! It represents strong people who love a child so much that they come together to build a wonderful relationship, ensuring the best care for that child. We have inspiring adoption stories within our extended family and friends, and we are grateful for their incredible support as we embark on this journey. Our utmost hope is to be the family that provides hope, love, support, and care for your child. We promise to raise them in an encouraging, safe, and loving home, striving to be the best parents we can be. We will encourage them to follow their dreams and support them every step of the way. Your child will grow up knowing their story and understanding just how loved they are by all of us. We can't express how grateful we are to be considered as potential adoptive parents for your child. Thank you again for reading about us! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Damon & 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
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