Cody & Lindsay – Wisconsin

Cody & Lindsay – Wisconsin

Cody & Lindsay – Wisconsin

Hello & Thank You,  


We feel incredibly grateful to be in a position to adopt a child and are humbled by you considering us. Being here in this moment exemplifies your courage and selflessness, and if selected, we will make sure that your child will always know that about you. Knowing that we will never fully understand how difficult this decision has been for you and what you have been through, we truly admire your emotional strength.


We are Cody and Lindsay. We started dating shortly after we met nearly 12 years ago and have been married for 8 years. We always planned to have a family, and although we struggled to conceive, we were blessed with our son Isaac in 2019. After trying to add a second child for a couple of years, we sought medical help. We underwent tests that yielded an infertility diagnosis. After multiple unsuccessful treatments and procedures, it became obvious that conceiving again would be highly unlikely. We had always talked about the idea of adoption, and with this news, it became obvious what our next step was. We feel very blessed that we are in a position to be able to grow our family through adoption, and we know one little 4-year-old who is going to be very excited to become a big brother!


There is no question that your child will be loved beyond measure. From compassionate parents and a kind big brother to thoughtful grandparents and loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, our family is ready to welcome your child with open arms, endless memories, and unconditional love. As parents, we will instill our values of honesty, integrity, hard work, and faith and guide your child to be brave–just like you are.


We will always make it a priority for your child to know their story, where they came from, the immense courage you had to make this decision, and the love that you have and will always have for them.


We hope our book gives you a little glimpse into our life as a family and our community, which we love. Thank you.


With gratitude, 


Cody & Lindsay

Hello & Thank You,  


We feel incredibly grateful to be in a position to adopt a child and are humbled by you considering us. Being here in this moment exemplifies your courage and selflessness, and if selected, we will make sure that your child will always know that about you. Knowing that we will never fully understand how difficult this decision has been for you and what you have been through, we truly admire your emotional strength.


We are Cody and Lindsay. We started dating shortly after we met nearly 12 years ago and have been married for 8 years. We always planned to have a family, and although we struggled to conceive, we were blessed with our son Isaac in 2019. After trying to add a second child for a couple of years, we sought medical help. We underwent tests that yielded an infertility diagnosis. After multiple unsuccessful treatments and procedures, it became obvious that conceiving again would be highly unlikely. We had always talked about the idea of adoption, and with this news, it became obvious what our next step was. We feel very blessed that we are in a position to be able to grow our family through adoption, and we know one little 4-year-old who is going to be very excited to become a big brother!


There is no question that your child will be loved beyond measure. From compassionate parents and a kind big brother to thoughtful grandparents and loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, our family is ready to welcome your child with open arms, endless memories, and unconditional love. As parents, we will instill our values of honesty, integrity, hard work, and faith and guide your child to be brave–just like you are.


We will always make it a priority for your child to know their story, where they came from, the immense courage you had to make this decision, and the love that you have and will always have for them.


We hope our book gives you a little glimpse into our life as a family and our community, which we love. Thank you.


With gratitude, 


Cody & Lindsay


Meet Cody

Meet Dan

Dan is the most amazing person on the planet. He is everything that I ever wanted in a husband, and our son, Garrett, is so lucky to have him as a father. He is kind, patient, and hard-working. He loves to spend his free time playing with Garrett and teaching him new things. I am 

so proud of the parent he is; Dan was meant to be a father. 

Meet Cody

Anyone who knows Cody would describe him as one of the most hard-working and selfless individuals they know. While committed to his profession, Cody always puts family and friends first.


From his dad and grandpa, he picked up a love of woodworking, and his curiosity to learn new things is something that never ceases to amaze me.


Cody is the absolute best dad to Isaac. He’s always teaching Isaac new things, from ice fishing and “helping” Dad in the workshop to assisting neighbors with yardwork and pitching a tent for camping.


He’s a constant source of strength and steadfastness in our family. I truly admire him and all he does not only for Isaac and me, but all those around him.

Occupation 

Engineering


Education

Bachelor's Degree


Hobby

Building/repairing things, learning new skills, outdoor activities & woodworking


Favorite Music

Country - like Eric Church & Jake Owens


Favorite Food

Any home-cooked meal


Favorite Movie

Remember the Titans & Home Alone

 

Favorite Place to Vacation

National Parks and anywhere new! 

Anyone who knows Cody would describe him as one of the most hard-working and selfless individuals they know. While committed to his profession, Cody always puts family and friends first.

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From his dad and grandpa, he picked up a love of woodworking, and his curiosity to learn new things is something that never ceases to amaze me.


Cody is the absolute best dad to Isaac. He’s always teaching Isaac new things, from ice fishing and “helping” Dad in the workshop to assisting neighbors with yardwork and pitching a tent for camping.


He’s a constant source of strength and steadfastness in our family. I truly admire him and all he does not only for Isaac and me, but all those around him.


Meet Lindsay

Meet Lindsay

Lindsay is a natural mother. Her love for Isaac is boundless: caring for him, working on art projects, reading books, and just simply spending time with him. She is smart, creative, and artistic in ways that I only wish I could be. She is a great cook and bakes some killer desserts--mine, and Isaac's favorite are her cinnamon rolls.


Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, she devoted her career to working for non-profits, which further exemplifies her kindhearted nature. Lindsay holds in high regard family, friends, and tradition. She makes an ongoing commitment to maintaining those relationships, near and far, and carrying on traditions that have meant so much to her over the years.

Through all of this, she makes me a better person.

Occupation 

Stay-at-home mom & marketing freelance


Education

Bachelor's Degree


Hobby

Crafts, baking new recipes, gardening,
biking & hiking


Favorite Music

Anything from Beyonce to Dave Matthews Band--I like it all!


Favorite Food

Homemade pizza 


Favorite Movie

Game Night, Date Night & Hidden Figures

 

Favorite Place to Vacation

National or State Parks - Glacier is a favorite!

Lindsay is a natural mother. Her love for Isaac is boundless: caring for him, working on art projects, reading books, and just simply spending time with him. She is smart, creative, and artistic in ways that I only wish I could be. She is a great cook and bakes some killer desserts--mine, and Isaac's favorite are her cinnamon rolls.

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Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, she devoted her career to working for non-profits, which further exemplifies her kindhearted nature. Lindsay holds in high regard family, friends, and tradition. She makes an ongoing commitment to maintaining those relationships, near and far, and carrying on traditions that have meant so much to her over the years.


Through all of this, she makes me a better person.

Cody & Lindsay - Getting to Know Us

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  • Our Story

    I met Lindsay when we both started our first jobs out of college in 2012 in small-town Indiana, and she has always said it was love at first sight. I wasn’t necessarily looking for a relationship (much to Lindsay’s dismay), but I really valued the instant friendship we formed. It was at a staff outing a few months into our jobs that I was admiring Lindsay from across the room with her bright smile and infectious laugh, and I thought, “Why am I not dating this girl?”


    Far from our family and friends, we found comfort in each other's company and enjoyed exploring an area that was new to both of us through camping, biking, and road trips. Several months later, Lindsay was transferred to a new position in New York, which meant countless hours on the phone and getting creative with our meet-ups to maximize our time together. When we weren’t taking turns driving the whole way (18 hours round-trip!) for a long weekend, we met halfway in a new place. We dated long distance for 1 ½ years, and while challenging at times, it was through this distance that our relationship learned patience and to appreciate all of the moments we had together. I ended up moving back to Wisconsin in September 2014.

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    A year later, we married in Massachusetts on a beautiful October day. The ceremony was small, with 70 of our closest friends and family. We all danced the night away and enjoyed each other's company by a bonfire. Lindsay's parents somehow pulled off a wardrobe change into Badgers t-shirts (I knew they would warm-up to them!), which still makes us smile to this day. Most of all, we relished being in one place with all of the people we love celebrating us. We also had a follow-up celebration back in Wisconsin with 200 friends and family!

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  • Meet Isaac

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  • Meet Isaac

    Isaac was born in 2019 and is every bit of the meaning of his name–laughter. He’s silly and smart, mixed with a little bit of shyness. He gives so much love to everyone he knows and never forgets anything.


    His big heart transcends all the way to his family and friends a distance away–always asking if we can call them and excitedly counting down the days until we see them again. He enjoys checking out new books weekly at our local library and has an intense love for broccoli.


    A lover of the outdoors and a lefty like mom, he enjoys swimming lessons and playing sports like T-ball, soccer, basketball, and most of all, football. Isaac asks about being a big brother all the time. And when that time comes, he will be so ready and elated to assume his new role!


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    Our Home

    We have lived in our house for nearly eight years, and it is our labor of love! With the help of family and friends, we gutted and refinished nearly our entire house.


     While knowing that Cody was handy, it was during this time that I realized there was nothing he couldn’t do or learn to do. Whether it was re-wiring the house or finishing our hardwood floors, no task was ever too big.


    In the process, we also transformed our outdoor space complete with a vegetable garden (including strawberries and raspberries), a pergola-covered patio to share our grill creations with friends and family, and room for Isaac to play.


    The best part about our home, though, is the neighbors around it. We are close-knit, always helping each other with chores and gathering for cookouts and soup swaps.

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  • Our Community

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  • Our Community

    Our neighborhood is readily accessible to many amenities. It is just a short walk or bike ride to our church, several parks, the beach/lake for water activities, public libraries, the zoo, splash pads, hiking trails, Isaac and Dad’s favorite fishing hole, and any kind of restaurant you can imagine. Our community is also host to wonderful family-centered, cultural activities including festivals, family story times, snowshoe hikes, and so much more.

    Cody & Lindsay - Extended Families

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  • Cody's Family

    I am the third of four children, with two brothers and a sister. When I was younger, it was a busy house with homework, extracurriculars, and friends, but we always found time to spend together around the table for a home-cooked meal. Our family was not limited by blood relation, and so it was common to have extended family, friends and neighbors join.

    Reflecting on it now, this mealtime is a representation of my family’s core values, those same ones that I try to instill in Isaac. Every meal starts with faith–saying a prayer to show appreciation for our blessings and where we talked about our day.


    My parents have been married for 40 years now, and aside from my oldest brother, we have spread out a bit. However, it is no longer than a few hour's drive between any of us. We get together at least every couple of months for holidays, birthdays, or just because, and our meals together remain a focal point for gatherings no matter where we are.

    The 7 grandchildren (ranging from four to 13) are Grandma and Grandpa's pride and joy. Grandma is always trying to find reasons to visit just so she can see Isaac.

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    Each of my parents has 6 siblings, so I have more than 30 cousins, which made for big holiday parties. Having a big extended family is wonderful, and we love that our children will have their cousins to grow up with. To this day, there is always room for another seat at the table and plenty of food to eat.

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  • Lindsay's Family

    I was raised by my mom and dad, and I have a brother who is nearly 7 years older than me. As a small family, we are incredibly close-knit and talk to each other at least weekly, if not more. My parents have been married for over 45 years, and they have been a prime example to my brother and me of what it means to love unconditionally through the ups and downs of life - for that, I am so thankful. As parents, they have always displayed compassion for others, integrity, and hard work, and those are all values that I carry with me.


    Many of my memories growing up always included my grandparents. Countless family dinners, sleepovers, card games and birthday or anniversary celebrations. My “gram” is where I picked up my love of cooking and gardening.

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    As my grandparents played such an important role in my life, we want the same for our children and their grandparents. Isaac’s Nana & Papa live in Massachusetts along with his aunt, uncle, and cousins. We plan family trips out to Massachusetts at least two times a year and a visit to Nana & Papa in South Carolina when they turn into snowbirds for the winter. Nana & Papa also visit Wisconsin often! My brother is one of my closest friends, and I am so incredibly excited for Isaac to experience this special bond as I did and continue to.

    Cody & Lindsay - A Look Into Our Life

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  • Opt Outside

    If you ask Isaac what he wants to do, nine times out of ten, his response will be “play outside.” The warmer months in Wisconsin consist of many bike rides, which may include pit stops at our favorite local splash pads and parks, a yummy ice cream shop, or some time at the beach with a dip into the lake.


    Winter is just another excuse to get outside! On a given day, we may take a hike in the woods, check out a sledding hill, or build a snowman. Isaac also enjoys helping Dad with neighborhood snow removal.


    Without question, our favorite family activity is camping. We pick a few weekends a year to try new state parks that we haven’t been to. It’s a lovely time to remove ourselves from our day-to-day lives and be present with each other doing all of the things we enjoy–biking, swimming, building sandcastles, and eating s’mores, of course!

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  • We love celebrating holidays and birthdays! Isaac’s birthday falls after Thanksgiving. So, each year since he was born, we go to the same tree farm to cut down our Christmas tree. Complete with Santa and horse-drawn carriage rides, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and celebrate his birthday! This past year, Isaac’s godparents even joined us with their kiddos, or “my brothers,” as Isaac likes to call them.


    In our family, a birthday means you get to pick how you want to spend the day, which is also complete with a meal and dessert of your choosing. For example, for Cody's birthday last year he chose a family game night with burgers for dinner and cheesecake for dessert (one of his favorites!).


    As a family, we typically spend the holidays with Cody’s family and plan a special trip to Massachusetts (or meet halfway) between Thanksgiving and Christmas. If anything, having family in different places has shown us that the importance of holidays is not the actual day but just the sheer presence of our family. Lindsay’s family has truly embraced that and has found wonderful, unique ways to make our time together very special, which always includes baking Christmas cookies.


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  • Our Adventures

    Since we met, we have made it a point to travel to National Parks every couple of years. Although we have both traveled to different continents separately, we enjoy experiencing the diverse landscapes and cultures of the United States. We have been to more than 40 states, from big cities to small towns.


    As a family, we enjoy our semi-annual trips out to Massachusetts to visit Lindsay’s family and down to South Carolina to enjoy the beach, sunshine, and warmth in March, when it’s still a bit too cold in Wisconsin. Each year, we pick out a couple of new state parks to go camping, and these are usually our most anticipated trips, especially by Isaac.

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  • Our Friends

    We have lived and worked in different places, and all along the way, we have gained so many incredible friends while also never losing sight of our closest childhood friends. With not having immediate family in town, our friends locally have truly become an extension of our family, always there to lend a helping hand with Isaac, to meet up at a local park or restaurant, or to come over for an evening on the patio.


    When we visit our hometowns and see our friends, it’s like we never skipped a beat, and we cherish the strength of these friendships–a few of these friends are honorary “uncles,” “aunties,” and even a grandpa to Isaac. Each year, Cody attends an away Packers game with a group of his childhood friends–a tradition that has lived on for over 10+ years. Lindsay enjoys planning fun girls' nights and tries to travel once a year to see her friends who live in other states.

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    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
    By Brittany Carvalho December 18, 2024
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    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
    By Brittany Carvalho December 13, 2024
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    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
    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
    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
    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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