Mark & Julie - Wisconsin

Mark & Julie - Wisconsin

Mark & Julie - Wisconsin

Hello & Thank You,  


We admire your courage in making an adoption plan. We have been praying for you and your child, for a healthy pregnancy, and for your wisdom and strength as you choose prospective parents to walk beside you during this adoption journey. We want to thank you for taking the time to look over our photo book.


We are Mark and Julie. We have been together for over 14 years and have always wanted to grow our family. After four long years of infertility struggles, we decided adoption was the way we were going to create our happy family. Our son Gideon joined our family through adoption in 2021, and we hope he will soon have a sibling to play with. We both have siblings and know the wonderful bond that can grow, especially when they are close in age. 


We are fortunate that Julie can be a stay-at-home mom. She has a wealth of life lessons to pass along to our children, and she incorporates problem-solving into our daily lives. Our families and friends are also excited to welcome your child into our loving community. There will be many years of fun family events and adventurous play dates.


We promise to provide your child with unconditional love, a comforting home, a fantastic education, and endless support in all he/she sets out to do in life. We look forward to getting to know you. We believe it is important for your child to know the love you have for them and that love is what brought them into our family. We hope to have an opportunity to develop an ongoing relationship with you and we will respect the level of contact that you are most comfortable with.


We are excited to continue to grow our family through adoption. We have been praying for you, your pregnancy, and your child. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you!


Sincerely,


Mark & Julie

Hello & Thank You,  


We admire your courage in making an adoption plan. We have been praying for you and your child, for a healthy pregnancy, and for your wisdom and strength as you choose prospective parents to walk beside you during this adoption journey. We want to thank you for taking the time to look over our photo book.



We are Mark and Julie. We have been together for over 14 years and have always wanted to grow our family. After four long years of infertility struggles, we decided adoption was the way we were going to create our happy family. Our son Gideon joined our family through adoption in 2021, and we hope he will soon have a sibling to play with. We both have siblings and know the wonderful bond that can grow, especially when they are close in age. 


We are fortunate that Julie can be a stay-at-home mom. She has a wealth of life lessons to pass along to our children, and she incorporates problem-solving into our daily lives. Our families and friends are also excited to welcome your child into our loving community. There will be many years of fun family events and adventurous play dates.


We promise to provide your child with unconditional love, a comforting home, a fantastic education, and endless support in all he/she sets out to do in life. We look forward to getting to know you. We believe it is important for your child to know the love you have for them and that love is what brought them into our family. We hope to have an opportunity to develop an ongoing relationship with you and we will respect the level of contact that you are most comfortable with.


We are excited to continue to grow our family through adoption. We have been praying for you, your pregnancy, and your child. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you!


Sincerely,


Mark & Julie

Meet Mark

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 Mark

Mark has a big heart, and he shares it with everyone he meets. He's kind and caring and always makes us laugh with his goofy dance moves and funny faces. He works hard at work, at play, in our relationship, and in raising our son. He keeps an open mind, seeks knowledge, and enjoys sharing his passions and hobbies with others.


Mark always shows me how much I am loved and appreciated. He intentionally plans for us to have date nights and for me to have time with my girlfriends. I am very blessed to have him as my husband.


I love seeing him spend quality time with our son, nieces, nephews, and friends' kids. He gets on the floor to race cars, is ready to give it his all playing sports (catch, wrestle, or just run loops in the house), and enjoys playing board games or putting together puzzles. He is an amazing father! Mark gives Gideon his baths and runs the bedtime routine every night. They play hard and giggle A LOT. Gideon loves to welcome Dad home from work, keeps an eye on Dad while he's cooking dinner, and picks up on Dad's jokes and tricks.

Occupation 

Licensed Athletic Trainer


Education

Master's Degree


Hobby

Gardening & being active outdoors  


Favorite Movie

Pirates of the Caribbean, Tommy Boy
& Encanto 


Favorite Music

Pop, Christian, Country, Classic Rock -
Variety is the best!!


Favorite Place to Travel

Charleston S.C., Vancouver Canada, Florida,
& Door County WI

 

Favorite Family Activity

Family meals & outdoor picnics

Mark has a big heart, and he shares it with everyone he meets. He's kind and caring and always makes us laugh with his goofy dance moves and funny faces. He works hard at work, at play, in our relationship, and in raising our son. He keeps an open mind, seeks knowledge, and enjoys sharing his passions and hobbies with others.


Mark always shows me how much I am loved and appreciated. He intentionally plans for us to have date nights and for me to have time with my girlfriends. I am very blessed to have him as my husband.


I love seeing him spend quality time with our son, nieces, nephews, and friends' kids. He gets on the floor to race cars, is ready to give it his all playing sports (catch, wrestle, or just run loops in the house), and enjoys playing board games or putting together puzzles. He is an amazing father! Mark gives Gideon his baths and runs the bedtime routine every night. They play hard and giggle A LOT. Gideon loves to welcome Dad home from work, keeps an eye on Dad while he's cooking dinner, and picks up on Dad's jokes and tricks.

Meet Julie

Meet Julie

Julie is loving, smart, and beautiful, both inside and out. She has the BEST SMILE EVER. She keeps our house clean and our lives organized. She is detail oriented, but has a casual and fun seeking personality. She is very family-oriented and holds her group of friends very close. She makes Gideon one of her top priorities: spending quality time with him, loving him, teaching him life lessons, and providing him with a great life. She can often be found joining Gideon in the fun, which includes playing with matchbox cars/race tracks, building with blocks and Picasso tiles, and running around the house/playground "giving chase." Julie's beauty and warm personality are on full display as both a mom and wife.


Julie is truly a wonderful mom, and I know and trust she can master being a mom of two one day!

Occupation 

Architectural Drafter


Education

Bachelor's Degree


Hobby

biking, playing games & baking


Favorite Movie

The Toy Story series (all 4) 


Favorite Music

Pop


Favorite Place to Travel

Charleston, S.C., Hawaii, Canada, & Florida

 

Favorite Sport

Going for a walk

Julie is loving, smart, and beautiful, both inside and out. She has the BEST SMILE EVER. She keeps our house clean and our lives organized. She is detail oriented, but has a casual and fun seeking personality. She is very family-oriented and holds her group of friends very close. She makes Gideon one of her top priorities: spending quality time with him, loving him, teaching him life lessons, and providing him with a great life. She can often be found joining Gideon in the fun, which includes playing with matchbox cars/race tracks, building with blocks and Picasso tiles, and running around the house/playground "giving chase." Julie's beauty and warm personality are on full display as both a mom and wife.


Julie is truly a wonderful mom, and I know and trust she can master being a mom of two one day!

Mark & Julie - Getting to Know Us

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    • Our Story

    We met in 2009 after being invited to hang out with our mutual friend, Brian, and his group of friends. Brian and I grew up together. Julie knew Brian from college, and for a short time, they dated. Everyone met in downtown Milwaukee at the Safe House - a mystery/detective-themed restaurant and bar that requires a password to get in.

    Julie was the last to arrive and had only planned to stay for a short time. As soon as I saw her, I knew I had to meet her. We sat together and talked the rest of the night. We had so much fun getting to know each other that Julie ended up staying till the end. I had hoped to get her number, but unfortunately, the right time never presented itself. So, the night ended with a "Nice to meet you."

    At the time, I lived an hour away. On our way home we both thought about how great the night was and how disappointed we were that I didn't get Julie's number. I thought about asking Brian for it, but luckily, he sent out a group email the next day. So, what did I do? That's right - I sent Julie an e-mail right away. Luckily for me, she was hoping I would reach out.

    After two weeks of chatting, we started dating. We were happy to find one another and dated long distances for nearly a full year before I proposed at the same spot where we first met: The Safe House.


    We got married on a warm July day in 2011. We had a rainbow wedding, and our wedding party wore yellow, green, blue, and violet. We took photos in downtown Milwaukee at all of the iconic locations. We had about 130 of our closest family and friends attend, including Julie's nearly 89-year-old grandma and a couple who had been married almost 65 years!

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    • Meet Gideon

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    • Meet Gideon

    Our son Gideon loves to smile and include everyone in playing with his toys. He enjoys snuggling while reading books and watching TV. He loves being outside: going for walks, helping in the garden, playing on the playground, and running around with the neighbors. He knows everything about Disney's Cars characters, enjoys our weekly visit to the library, and has become very good at navigating our local roadways - he can tell you every road to take from our house to Grandma and Grandpa's house.


    Gideon is part Filipino. We have watched an episode of Blue's Clues and You! in which Josh, who is Filipino, and Blue bake a bibingka (a Filipino coconut cake) to share with Josh's Lola (grandma). We have talked about how different cultures and ethnicities have special foods and terms of endearment for family members. He also picks up names like Abuela and Tío and Tía by watching Rosie's Rules and Alma's Way on PBS Kids.


    We are beyond blessed to have Gideon as our son! All of our extended family has welcomed Gideon with an abundance of love since he joined our family through adoption. We know he will like having a sibling since he already loves to hang out with his cousins and easily befriends kids at the playground.

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    Our Home

    Our two story house is located in a safe neighborhood with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. We have lots of indoor play space and natural light with toys, books, and baby gear for Gideon and his sibling to play with when that time comes.


    Our backyard has open space to run around and play. We have a garden where we grow many flowers, veggies, and fruits. This allows us to eat several fresh, healthy meals during the summer and fall. Canned or Frozen! Jams or Jellies! Salsas and Relishes! We enjoy our harvests all year round!

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    Our Community

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    • Our Community

    Our friendly neighbors have children of all ages, including an adopted child. We live close to several friends and Julie's parents. An elementary school, parks, trails, and a martial arts/gymnastics facility are also nearby.


    Our safe and culturally diverse community has a phenomenal school district, athletics, and great recreation programs. The library downtown offers many activities for kids, and a new local favorite hang-out is the splash pad!

    Mark & Julie - Extended Families

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    • Mark's Family

    I am the youngest in a family of 5. My parents raised us in a loving home and taught us that hard work pays off. We enjoyed family meals together and helped out on our hobby farm. My parents (both still working) live about 90 minutes away, and we see them for family celebrations and holidays. They love to spoil Gideon with hugs and good food. They truly soak up the time they spend with him. Soon, he will be able to help Grandma in her garden and Grandpa in the bee yard.


    My oldest brother is married and has 3 young kids. We love to join them in the sandbox, read to them, and play with tractors and dolls. Gideon is one of their favorite cousins, and they like to share their toys and play with him. I am the fun, outgoing uncle affectionately known as Uncle Tickle Monster. 


    My middle brother has two teenage kids. We enjoy supporting our nephew at his sporting events and our niece at her FFA animal showings at local county fairs. We encourage the kids through the ups and downs and help them reach their goals.

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    • Julie's Family

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    • Julie's Family

    I am the oldest child in a family of 5. My parents raised us in a loving, supportive home. We shared meals and enjoyed traveling and playing games. My parents (both retired) live just across town, so we see them frequently at church, the grocery store, and get-togethers. They spend a lot of quality time with Gideon and babysit when needed: reading books, getting onto the floor to play with him and showering him with hugs. Gideon loves his Grandma and Grandpa so much!


    My sister is married and has 2 young kids. We get together every month and love spending time with our niece and nephew. I am also blessed to be our niece's Godmother. It is fun to see the bond that is growing between Gideon and his cousins. They love to make him laugh and smile.


    My brother is a great uncle. He enjoys taking his niece and nephews to baseball games and teaching them how to play original Nintendo games. He loves playing them outside on the playground and riding bikes/trikes down the street! Both of our families can't wait to share their love and attention with another child!

    Mark & Julie - A Look Into Our Life

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    • Fun Times Ahead

    We live an active life, and throughout the year, we enjoy various activities centered around spending quality time with our friends and family. We enjoy being outdoors, going to the zoo, taking Gideon and his cousins to the park, riding rides at the amusement park, running, bicycling, walking on our local trails, visiting children's museums, and finding new activities to do together as a family. We have a lot of fun together and can't wait to experience it all with another little one.


    We go on an annual camping/glamping trip with a group of college friends and their families. Since Gideon joined our family, we have stayed at a resort or a family's home. We enjoy campfires, hiking, exploring local trails, and spending time with one another.

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    • Go Team!

    We are big sports fans! Whether it's the Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin Badgers, Madison Mallards, or the Green Bay Packers. We love being at the game cheering on our favorite teams!


    Gideon has already attended a Brewers baseball game and is a fan of football, cheering on the Green Bay Packers and his cousins who play pee-wee and varsity football.

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    • Explore More &
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    We love to see new places! It is fun to try new foods, experience new cultures, and take on a new adventure. Who can forget taking a spin with Lightning McQueen and parasailing. We visit state and national parks and enjoy visiting warmer states with beaches during the cold winter months. We have started traveling with Gideon and recently visited the Indianapolis Zoo.


    We look forward to a family trip to Disney World, riding rollercoasters at theme parks, and dipping our toes in the sand! We can't wait to watch our children experience new adventures across the world! 

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    • We Laugh, We Love, We Celebrate

    We Laugh,
    We Love,
    We Celebrate

    We spend holidays with family and have many family traditions. We alternate yearly which side of the family we see for Easter. Mark's side has an Easter egg hunt, and Julie's side attends Mass before sitting down for a meal and games. The Easter bunny brought Gideon a pair of gardening boots, crayons, and Reese's eggs- Yum!


    The fourth of July is spent here in town with Julie's side. We attend the parade, visit the park with bouncy houses and ring toss games, grill out, and watch the fireworks. Throughout June, breakfast-on-the-farm celebrates dairy farmers. The host farm displays its equipment and farming methods as well as provides a farm-fresh breakfast typically consisting of pancakes, sausages, eggs, yogurt, squeaky cheese curds, milk, and, of course, ice cream! Gideon likes to see the farm animals we read about in his books and pretends he's driving the big farm tractors.


    On Halloween, we trick-or-treat, sometimes get silly, and dress up with Gideon. We also get together with our families to celebrate birthdays and baptisms. Thanksgiving day is split between our families, each one with a large meal. We typically watch football, play games, and prepare for our Black Friday shopping.


    For Christmas, we put up our Advent Jesse Tree, set up the nativity scene under our fresh-cut tree, and enjoy driving or walking around the neighborhood to see all the lights. Gideon visits Santa and enjoys all the gifts he receives since he's on the nice list. He, of course, loves playing with his new toys and everyone that is around him! We bake a large assortment of cookies on Julie's side. On Mark's side, we open gifts on Christmas Eve and have a steak dinner.

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    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

    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
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