Brandon & Melody – Texas

Brandon & Melody – Texas

Brandon & Melody – Texas

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

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

Meet Brandon

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 Brandon

Brandon is, first and foremost, my best friend and a devoted husband. Not only that, he is an amazing dad to Aiden! We absolutely adore him—he makes us laugh and fills our home with love. I always knew Brandon would be a wonderful father, and it has been a joy to see him step into that role with Aiden. Most importantly, he has a deep faith in God, which encourages and strengthens my own faith, and helps guide us both in our roles as husband and wife, as well as parents. He is also dedicated to serving our local church in various ways.


As a mechanical engineer, Brandon is intentional, analytical, and hardworking. Whether it’s buying a car, tackling a home project, or even deciding where to eat, he always thinks things through and does his research. His careful, thoughtful approach is a perfect balance to my more spontaneous nature.


Brandon is also a loyal friend and wise beyond his years, often serving as a sounding board for those who need guidance. But he also has a playful side, especially with those he’s closest to.

Occupation 

Mechanical Engineer


Education

Bachelor's Degree


Hobby

Working out, hiking & gaming


Favorite Movie

Dune (the 2021 version) 


Favorite Food

All kinds of Asian food


Favorite Music

Worship & Classic Rock 

 

Favorite Place to Travel

Hawaii 

Brandon is, first and foremost, my best friend and a devoted husband. Not only that, he is an amazing dad to Aiden! We absolutely adore him—he makes us laugh and fills our home with love. I always knew Brandon would be a wonderful father, and it has been a joy to see him step into that role with Aiden. Most importantly, he has a deep faith in God, which encourages and strengthens my own faith, and helps guide us both in our roles as husband and wife, as well as parents. He is also dedicated to serving our local church in various ways.


As a mechanical engineer, Brandon is intentional, analytical, and hardworking. Whether it’s buying a car, tackling a home project, or even deciding where to eat, he always thinks things through and does his research. His careful, thoughtful approach is a perfect balance to my more spontaneous nature.


Brandon is also a loyal friend and wise beyond his years, often serving as a sounding board for those who need guidance. But he also has a playful side, especially with those he’s closest to.

Meet Melody

Meet Melody

Melody is the love of my life, and I am amazed at how I grow to love her more with each passing year. She is a sacrificial servant, always putting the needs of others before her own. She has a warm, joyful personality and a natural gift for hospitality, and she thrives on spending time with family and friends—especially if it involves board games. The core of Melody’s identity is her faith, which shapes every aspect of her life. It is inspiring to watch her constantly strive to be more Christlike.

 

When Melody worked, her coworkers affectionately called her the "Office Mom," and now, as a stay-at-home mom, I’ve seen her motherly heart truly flourish as she loves and serves our son, Aiden. As a mom, she is loving, patient, creative, consistent, fun, and always well-prepared. I know she is excited to see our small family continue to grow.


Melody is an excellent planner and multitasker, working efficiently and quickly, which complements my more analytical engineer's brain. She loves to travel, and we enjoy going on adventures together—even when those adventures lead us to getting lost! Her fun, easygoing personality can make even the most boring activities feel like an adventure. Melody is an incredible wife and mother, and I can’t wait to see the amazing people our children will become with her love and guidance.

Occupation 

Stay-at-home Mom


Education

Bachelor's Degree


Hobby

Puzzles, crochet/cross stitch/anything crafty & organizing 


Favorite Movie

The Lord of The Rings & Star Wars


Favorite Food

Tacos & Italian Food


Favorite Music

Country & Christmas Music

 

Favorite Place to Travel

Italy & Hawaii

Melody is the love of my life, and I am amazed at how I grow to love her more with each passing year. She is a sacrificial servant, always putting the needs of others before her own. She has a warm, joyful personality and a natural gift for hospitality, and she thrives on spending time with family and friends—especially if it involves board games. The core of Melody’s identity is her faith, which shapes every aspect of her life. It is inspiring to watch her constantly strive to be more Christlike.

 

When Melody worked, her coworkers affectionately called her the "Office Mom," and now, as a stay-at-home mom, I’ve seen her motherly heart truly flourish as she loves and serves our son, Aiden. As a mom, she is loving, patient, creative, consistent, fun, and always well-prepared. I know she is excited to see our small family continue to grow.


Melody is an excellent planner and multitasker, working efficiently and quickly, which complements my more analytical engineer's brain. She loves to travel, and we enjoy going on adventures together—even when those adventures lead us to getting lost! Her fun, easygoing personality can make even the most boring activities feel like an adventure. Melody is an incredible wife and mother, and I can’t wait to see the amazing people our children will become with her love and guidance.

Brandon & Melody - Getting to Know Us

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    • Our Story

    We met in southern California in 2009 at our church’s singles ministry and began dating in 2011 after spending time getting to know one another as friends. We spent multiple evenings each week at the church attending services and serving as college student leaders. We also spent countless hours hanging out, eating meals, or attending other events with our friends. Our shared love for our family, friends, church, travel, good food, and all things sci-fi and Disney solidified our status as each other’s best friends. We got engaged at a beautiful botanical garden on Mother's Day weekend in May 2012.


    Four months later, we got married surrounded by those we love most in the courtyard of our church on an unexpectedly hot day in September. Our wedding was the first to be held in the small courtyard, but we saw the potential in the space and were convinced it was just right for our wedding. With the help of our friends and family, we pulled everything together for a beautiful DIY wedding full of joy and love. Melody even arranged all the flowers!

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    • Meet Aiden

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    • Meet Aiden

    Aiden is our silly, adorable, fun-loving ball of energy! We had the joy of adopting him just before he turned four months old, and we fell in love instantly. From the beginning, we couldn’t imagine life without him.


    He was an early crawler and walker, and he hasn’t slowed down since—always running, climbing, and exploring. Curious and determined, he’s constantly pointing and saying “dat dat” to learn about the world.


    Aiden loves books (especially his “indestructible” ones), bath time, and anything involving water. He enjoys climbing and sliding on the jungle gym we got him for his first birthday, and he’s a big fan of animals—especially dogs!


    Whether it’s a trip to the zoo, a walk through the mall, or a run at the park, Aiden loves being out and about. We can’t wait to see his personality grow even more—and watch him become a wonderful big brother someday!

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    • Our Home

    Shortly after we got married, we made the decision to move from Southern California to Texas. In 2013, we purchased our first home together and have spent the past 11 years making it our own. From painting and building furniture to decorating, we’ve truly become a DIY couple. Our home is two stories with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. We spend most of our time on the first floor in the kitchen and living room, but we also have a game room upstairs with Disney posters, where we put our Christmas tree every year.


    We love hosting friends and family, and we can’t wait to turn one of our bedrooms into a second nursery. Visitors often comment on how cozy and homey our house feels, and we couldn’t agree more!

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    • Our Community

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    • Our Community

    We live in a quiet neighborhood near numerous walking trails and parks. We also live close to an amazing children’s museum, the zoo, the local town square, and a unique state park with alligators! Our church has many young families, and it’s been a wonderful built-in support system throughout the adoption process and our journey as parents. We’re excited for more playdates and family time at these places, and we look forward to discovering even more spots to explore together.

    Brandon & Melody - Extended Families

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    • Brandon's Family

    I’m the middle child of three, with an older brother and a younger sister. We’re a small but very close-knit family and love spending time together—sharing meals, watching movies, and playing games. Christmas is especially important to us. My mom and stepdad go all out with gifts, food, games, and lots of cookies—it’s a festive, joyful time we always spend together.


    My brother, also a Mechanical Engineer with a Master’s, used to build rockets (he’s seriously smart!) and lives with his wife in Southern California. My sister is a full-time mom to three kids and lives near my mom in Northern California, where we usually celebrate the holidays. My mom works in payroll and taught us the value of hard work from a young age.

    

    My family has been incredibly supportive of Melody and me throughout the adoption process. They adore Aiden and are so excited to welcome another child into our family with open arms.

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    • Melody's Family

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    • Melody's Family

    I was adopted at birth after my parents struggled with infertility. By God’s grace, my mom became pregnant shortly after, and my sister was born just a week before my first birthday. Over the years, our family grew—I’m now one of six girls, including one adopted sister and four stepsisters. I also have three nieces and four nephews, ages ranging from under a year to 11.

    

    My mom, a retired nurse, still lives in my childhood home by the beach in Southern California, and we cherish visits with her. My dad, a psychologist, and my stepmom live an hour from us in Texas, along with three of my sisters and their families. The rest of my sisters are in California, and we visit them when we can. My entire family loves Aiden and is excited for us to grow our family through adoption—they’ve been incredibly supportive.


    Being adopted myself, I understand the importance of knowing where you come from. I’ve always felt deeply loved by my adoptive family while also maintaining a relationship with my birth mom, half-siblings, and extended birth family. That experience has shaped our openness to an open adoption, and we look forward to building that kind of connection in our own journey.

    Brandon & Melody - A Look Into Our Life

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    We love to travel and go on adventures! We enjoy road trips, cruises, camping and hiking, as well as visiting new and exciting places, especially with our friends and family. Some of our favorite destinations include Hawaii, Alaska, Italy, Israel, and Greece. Our favorite national park is Yosemite, where we hiked Half Dome together. We are also huge Disney fans, visiting either Disney World or Disneyland about once a year; we can’t wait to take Aiden along! We enjoy visiting our family by the beach in California, as well as driving up to the mountains. Aiden is already a pro at flying, and we hope to continue fostering a love for travel and adventure in our growing family as we explore many new and wonderful places together!

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    • We have many family traditions throughout the year where we are able to spend time making memories we will cherish for a lifetime. We can’t wait to continue to share our established traditions as well as start new traditions as our family grows!

     

    Aiden had three 1st birthday celebrations - one in Kentucky, one in California, and one at home in Texas! We have an  Easter Egg Hunt every year with Melody's family, where even the adults get to hunt eggs filled with candy!


    We have hosted Thanksgiving for our family for the last 10 out of 11 years! Melody makes a full Thanksgiving dinner & Brandon is always in charge of glazing the ham and making home-made cranberry sauce! We go shopping on Black Friday and like to stop at In-N-Out Burger to fuel up!


    Christmas is our FAVORITE holiday! We typically travel to California to celebrate with Brandon's family for a few weeks every year! Brandon's mom makes a huge pot of chili, which we eat on Christmas Eve. The next day we wake up to open presents together! The trip is filled with games, light displays, video games, comfy PJs, Christmas movies, presents, and SO MANY COOKIES!

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    • Our Friends 

    We love spending time with our friends and family whenever we can! Our friends are incredibly special to us, and we consider them an extension of our family. Two of our closest couple friendships began back when we were all single and involved in church ministry in California. Although we all live in different states now, we make it a priority to visit them and can’t wait for Aiden to meet them! 


    All our family and friends, near and far, continue to pray for our adoption journey and are excited to come alongside us as we grow our family!

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    • Fun Times Ahead

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    • Fun Times Ahead 

    Aiden’s cousin club is quickly growing and now includes six boys and 5 girls; it is chaotic and wonderful when they all get to spend time together. We’re also part of a local church and a home Bible study group, where we continue to build close, deeply rooted friendships. We prioritize activities like park days, zoo trips, shared meals, and playdates with our loved ones.

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    Kerstin - Wisconsin

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 20, 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

    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

    Luke & Cassi - Wisconsin

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 5, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share a glimpse into our lives. First and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude, as being considered in your adoption journey means more to us than you may know. The love you have for your child is undeniable. Though we cannot know the challenges you are facing in making this decision, your love, strength, and courage stand out the most. We truly admire you. We are Luke and Cassi and our four-legged fur baby, Sully. We’ve been together for 16 years and married for 3. After years of infertility, adoption feels like the right path for us. From a young age, we always knew adoption would be part of our journey, and now, after much anticipation, we’re filled with excitement and hope. We truly believe the younger versions of us would be proud of the direction life has taken, and we are eager to open our hearts and home to a child. Adoption is a lifelong bond, and we promise to cherish it. We are committed to creating a safe, loving, and nurturing home where your child can grow, explore, and thrive. We will inspire curiosity, embrace individuality, and encourage them to follow their dreams. We will also surround your child with the people who will love them through life’s challenges and triumphs. Our home will be filled with love, laughter, and family traditions, including cozy nights by the fire, bedtime stories, adventures in our camper, and Sundays by the pool. They would always be encouraged to be their true selves, follow their passions, respect themselves and others, and always know they are valued. We will teach them kindness, empathy, and the importance of family. Most importantly, we will always talk openly and lovingly about the love and sacrifice that led you to choose adoption. We want your child to know how deeply they are loved, both by us and by you. Thank you again for taking the time to get to know us. If we have the opportunity to meet in the future, we would be excited to learn more about you. We know this is not an easy decision, and we are grateful for your consideration. We are keeping you in our thoughts and sending you strength and peace during this time. Sincerely, Luke & Cassi

    Zack & Lindsay – Wisconsin

    By Brittany Carvalho • December 1, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , Our names are Zack and Lindsay, and we are so grateful that you're considering us to be a potential part of your adoption plan. We can't imagine how hard this is for you or what you're going through. We do understand there’s no way for us to truly grasp the weight of your decision, but we respect and admire your strength and courage. Through this letter and this book, we want to share a little about ourselves with you. We met in 2008, and it was love at first sight. After 6 months of dating, we got engaged and married in 2010. We knew early on in our marriage that we wanted to explore adoption to build a family, and we had lots of love to give. Over time, we grew together, strengthened our love, and prepared our lives and our home to provide a caring, nurturing environment for a new addition to our family. Our adoption journey was difficult due to our issues with infertility, but our motivation to adopt comes from a place of love and a desire to share that love by growing our family. In 2022, we were blessed with adopting a beautiful baby boy, Atlas, who is the light of our lives. It has been our privilege to watch him grow, learn, change, and develop. He’s shown us how wonderful and rewarding adoption can be, motivating us to continue our adoption journey. Atlas’s birth mom has become an integral part of our lives. We regularly share pictures and updates of all Atlas’s changes and activities, and we make sure that he’s aware that we’re sending updates to his birth mom so that as he grows, we can continue to share his adoption story with him. We feel it’s so important that Atlas’s birth mom gets to watch him develop, and we want you to know that we are open to whatever contact you would like. As a family, we want to honor and respect Atlas’s heritage, and one way we’re doing that is by learning Spanish together. Atlas attends a Spanish-speaking school, and we are learning Spanish along with him. We are both driven and have many hobbies, including physical and outdoor activities, reading, cooking, and continuing education. For us, raising children means bringing the most important people in the world along with us on new adventures and learning new skills. We hope this book gives you a look into our lives, who we are as people, who we are as a couple, and who we are as a family. We are thinking of you and wish you well in all you do. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. Sincerely, Zack & Lindsay

    Mark & Kristin - Texas

    By Brittany Carvalho • November 28, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , Thank you for taking the time to view our photobook and consider us as adoptive parents for your baby. We are so excited to be adopting a baby and finally becoming parents. We know you will follow your heart and make the best choice in selecting the family for your baby to join. We are Kristin and Mark, and we have been together since November 2020, married in April 2022. When we first started dating, I shared with Mark that because of my reproductive issues, having a biological child might not be possible. He was very understanding and supportive and open to adoption as a way to start our family. Mark and I are surrounded by a huge support system on both of our sides, who cannot wait to have another child join the family. We have lots of nieces and nephews who are anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new cousin to play with. Our parents are looking forward to having another grandchild to spoil. Your child will be raised in a loving Christian home, guided by values of kindness, compassion, integrity, and the importance of family. They will be loved unconditionally and always have unwavering family support in all they choose to endeavor. We look forward to sharing our love of sports and music while encouraging them to explore their own passions. As we continue deepening our faith, we are committed to becoming more involved in church and look forward to attending regularly as a family. While growing up, we both dreamt of one day having our own family and a child to call us Mom and Dad. We can’t begin to understand how difficult this decision is for you. We are praying for strength and clarity during this time and know you will make the best decision. Thank you again for considering us to be the adoptive parents for your baby. It means the world to us. Sincerely, Mark & Kristin

    Zack & Kali - Minnesota

    By Brittany Carvalho • November 27, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , It’s so nice to “meet” you, we are Zack & Kal. We hope you feel welcomed and embraced by our family as you flip through these pages. Thank you for taking the time to get to know a bit about us. We admire your strength and courage, and we're grateful that you're considering turning such a difficult situation into a meaningful blessing. We can only imagine how overwhelming this decision may feel, and our hope is that, in the midst of it all, you feel empowered, supported, and surrounded by care. When we first got married, we began trying for a biological child, but after a long and emotional journey, we received the heartbreaking news that growing our family in that way would be extremely difficult. Despite these challenges, we've come through stronger and full of hope. We're now incredibly excited to grow our family through adoption. Welcoming a child through adoption has always been part of our dream of having a big family. We’ve learned so much from close friends and relatives with beautiful adoption stories, and their experiences have only strengthened our desire to take this path. We promise to give your child a loving and stable home filled with warmth, laughter, and endless opportunities. Your child's adoption story will be shared with them from the beginning and will always be embraced and cherished. Please know that we're keeping you in our thoughts and sending you peace as you consider your options. We would be honored to walk this journey with you and your baby. With So Much Love, Zack & Kali

    Miguel & Courtney - Wisconsin

    By Brittany Carvalho • November 26, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , We know your brain must be on absolute overload right now, but we’d like to take up just a little of your time. We’ll get to the introductions soon, but first, there’s something important we want you to know. We realize this process might not be what you envisioned, but if you choose us to be your child’s adoptive parents, we promise (and we don’t take this word lightly) that they will always know their story and where they come from. More than anything, we hope this can be the start of a lifelong connection, one where you remain a part of their life and ours, for the journey ahead. Now for the introductions. We are Courtney and Miguel, and we live in Wisconsin with our two dogs, Sumo and Delta. We met in college, became friends, and the rest is history. We’ve been together for 14 years and married for 10 years. Adoption has always been a topic of conversation throughout our marriage and has always been our “Plan A” rather than “Plan B.” Miguel was born and raised in Costa Rica, so we know the importance of learning and celebrating your heritage. Because Spanish is such an important part of his culture and family life, we plan to raise our child bilingual. We’re excited to share the language, traditions, and stories I grew up with, and to help them build strong connections with their heritage. One of the phrases that we find to be an important theme in our lives and relationships is “say what you are feeling out loud.” For both of us, communication is key in everything we do. We hope to partner with you in this journey, and we are willing to meet you wherever you feel most comfortable in terms of openness. All our best, Miguel & Courtney

    Matthew & Lauren - Texas

    By Brittany Carvalho • November 25, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We can only imagine the love, strength, and courage it takes to create an adoption plan, and we want you to know how much we admire and respect you for it. How do you find the words to write to someone you have not yet met, but already feel such deep love and gratitude for? The opportunity you are providing to help create a family that otherwise would not be is something we will never take for granted. We are truly honored to be considered as potential parents for your child, and we hold this moment with the utmost respect. We are Matthew and Lauren. We met in 2018, and on our very first date, we were already dreaming about having a family. We married in 2021 and quickly began planning to grow our little family. We have two dogs, Olly and Marvel, who we know would love a sibling to play with and protect. After learning that Lauren could not get pregnant, we realized that this was God’s way of guiding us toward something just as beautiful — adoption. Adoption holds deep meaning for us. Matt and his brother were both adopted as young children, and he has always known it would be part of his story, too. We are both incredibly grateful to have loving and supportive families behind us as we grow our family through adoption. From the very beginning, our parents, siblings, and extended families have cheered us on with open hearts. They are all so excited to welcome a new child into our lives and cannot wait to share in the joy. This book is a glimpse into our lives - who we are, the life we’ve built together, and the life we hope to share with a child. We hope you feel the love, laughter, and stability that surround us and our home. If we are chosen, we will raise your child with endless love, support, and a deep respect for where they came from- you! We will speak your name with honor and ensure that your child grows up knowing their story began with love. Sincerely, Matthew & Lauren

    Matthew & Brittni – Wisconsin

    By Brittany Carvalho • November 24, 2024
    Hello & Thank You , We Are Matt, Brittni, Braelyn, and Noah! So, who are we really? We are an "always on the go, planning countless trips to the waterpark" type of family. We're full of joy and laughter, and we treat every day as a blessing. Whether it's making a late-night ice cream run in our jammies or cozying up for bedtime snuggles, we savor the simple moments together. We're excited to add another member to our crew and share more Disney adventures, backyard campfires, morning coffee and muffins, and all the love we have to offer. Our journey hasn't always been easy, but it has deepened our relationship and strengthened our faith. From a young age, adoption was something we talked about, prayed for, and felt called to pursue. We've been blessed to have loved ones in our family who are adopted, and we know firsthand how love transcends all circumstances, unconditional and boundless. Coming from large families with close-knit sibling and parent relationships, we've always known we wanted children to fill our hearts and home.  We have one biological child, Braelyn, who fills our lives with indescribable joy. After complications following Braelyn's birth and the life-saving measures that were needed, we are unable to carry another child. After years of prayers, opening our hearts to foster children, and difficult decisions, God led us to pursue adoption. In 2022, we were blessed beyond measure to welcome our sweet little guy, Noah, into our family through adoption. His arrival forever changed our lives in the best possible way, and we are so thankful to have him and his birth family as part of our story. As parents, our main goal has always been and will always be to embrace the uniqueness and individuality of our children. We are their biggest cheerleaders, helping them grow, thrive, and know the deep blessing they are to us. Each child is gifted with their own strengths and interests, and it is our mission to create a loving, safe space where their creativity can flourish and where they always feel comfortable sharing their hearts, passions, and dreams. We promise to provide a joyful, loving home where they can be silly, radiate their true selves, and feel completely at peace. We are beyond excited to continue this beautiful journey and add another child to our family, creating lasting memories and traditions that will span the years. We cannot begin to fully understand the selfless and brave choice you have made in choosing adoption for your child, but we hope that, as you get to know us, you will find comfort, support, and reassurance in each step of this journey. Sincerely, Matthew & Brittni
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