Nick & Chelsea – Texas

Nick & Chelsea – Texas

Nick & Chelsea – Texas

Hello & Thank You,  


We are Chelsea and Nick, and we are truly honored and grateful that you are considering us as potential adoptive parents for your child. We want to acknowledge the immense courage and strength it takes to choose adoption, and we deeply appreciate the thought and care you are giving to this decision.


Our journey to adoption has been deeply personal. While we have faced struggles with infertility, our desire to adopt began long before we were married. Growing up, Chelsea was surrounded by adoption. Two of her siblings, her aunt, and her uncle were all adopted, so building a family this way has always felt natural to her. 


Our faith in God plays a central role in our lives, guiding us to love, serve, and trust His plan. Adoption reflects the love and grace we believe He has shown us, and it is a path we hold very dear. After facing challenges and experiencing a loss, we were so blessed to welcome our daughter, Sofia, into our lives through adoption. She is everything to us, our little miracle and a daily reminder that love and hope can turn any hardship into something beautiful. For us, adoption represents not only the joy and love of expanding our family but also the incredible strength and love of parents like you who make this choice. 


We are surrounded by family and friends who have embraced our journey and who share in our joy and commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive home. As parents, we hope to offer a child a home where they will feel cherished and encouraged to grow, celebrate their uniqueness, and pursue their dreams in every way possible. 


Should we be chosen, we want your child to always know how special, wanted, and deeply loved they are—not only by our family and us but also by you. We want you to know that you will always hold a meaningful and cherished place in their life and in our family. Please know that your decision, whatever it may be, is honored and supported.


Thank you for considering us as potential adoptive parents and for the hope you bring to families like ours. Please know that you are in our prayers. 


With heartfelt appreciation,


Nick & Chelsea

Hello & Thank You,  


We are Chelsea and Nick, and we are truly honored and grateful that you are considering us as potential adoptive parents for your child. We want to acknowledge the immense courage and strength it takes to choose adoption, and we deeply appreciate the thought and care you are giving to this decision.


Our journey to adoption has been deeply personal. While we have faced struggles with infertility, our desire to adopt began long before we were married. Growing up, Chelsea was surrounded by adoption. Two of her siblings, her aunt, and her uncle were all adopted, so building a family this way has always felt natural to her.


Our faith in God plays a central role in our lives, guiding us to love, serve, and trust His plan. Adoption reflects the love and grace we believe He has shown us, and it is a path we hold very dear. After facing challenges and experiencing a loss, we were so blessed to welcome our daughter, Sofia, into our lives through adoption. She is everything to us, our little miracle and a daily reminder that love and hope can turn any hardship into something beautiful. For us, adoption represents not only the joy and love of expanding our family but also the incredible strength and love of parents like you who make this choice.


We are surrounded by family and friends who have embraced our journey and who share in our joy and commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive home. As parents, we hope to offer a child a home where they will feel cherished and encouraged to grow, celebrate their uniqueness, and pursue their dreams in every way possible.


Should we be chosen, we want your child to always know how special, wanted, and deeply loved they are—not only by our family and us but also by you. We want you to know that you will always hold a meaningful and cherished place in their life and in our family. Please know that your decision, whatever it may be, is honored and supported.


Thank you for considering us as potential adoptive parents and for the hope you bring to families like ours. Please know that you are in our prayers.


With heartfelt appreciation,


Nick & Chelsea

Meet Nick

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. 

Occupation 

Military Attorney


Education

Master of Laws 


Hobby

Softball, hiking, working out, & fantasy novels


Favorite Music

Any alternative rock


Favorite Food

Mexican Food & oranges


Favorite Movie

Shawshank Redemption & Harry Potter

 

Favorite Place to Travel

Bruges, Belgium

Meet Chelsea

Meet Chelsea

You should know this about my wife: she’s an amazing mother first and foremost, and she’s also the kind of brilliant lawyer who can out-reason anyone in the room, yet still somehow lose her keys twice a day. She’s a lovable dork in the truest, most endearing sense, and yes, I tease her for it constantly, but I’m genuinely so proud of her.


Chelsea laughs with her whole face and smiles with her whole heart. She is such a happy person. What makes her truly remarkable, though, is her heart. She’s the person who remembers everyone’s birthdays, who won’t leave your side when you’re sick, who cries at dog-rescue videos, and who always shows up. Her empathy is effortless. Her kindness is instinctive. And her capacity to love unconditionally is the core of who she is. Long before Sofia entered our lives, Chelsea was already a mother in her heart, even before either of us ever said the words out loud.


And I’ll tell you this as the man who knows her better than anyone: any child who grows up with her will never doubt for a single moment that they are cherished. I already see it with our daughter, Sofia—she will raise our children to be brave, thoughtful, confident, and kind. And she will love them with everything she has.

Occupation 

Government Attorney


Education

Juris Doctorate


Hobby

Reading, traveling & cooking


Favorite Music

Alternative Rock & Michael Buble


Favorite Food

Greek food, pasta & cookies 


Favorite Movie

Goodwill Hunting & Shining Through

 

Favorite Place to Travel

Greece & Bruges, Belgium

You should know this about my wife: she’s an amazing mother first and foremost, and she’s also the kind of brilliant lawyer who can out-reason anyone in the room, yet still somehow lose her keys twice a day. She’s a lovable dork in the truest, most endearing sense, and yes, I tease her for it constantly, but I’m genuinely so proud of her.


Chelsea laughs with her whole face and smiles with her whole heart. She is such a happy person. What makes her truly remarkable, though, is her heart. She’s the person who remembers everyone’s birthdays, who won’t leave your side when you’re sick, who cries at dog-rescue videos, and who always shows up. Her empathy is effortless. Her kindness is instinctive. And her capacity to love unconditionally is the core of who she is. Long before Sofia entered our lives, Chelsea was already a mother in her heart, even before either of us ever said the words out loud.


And I’ll tell you this as the man who knows her better than anyone: any child who grows up with her will never doubt for a single moment that they are cherished. I already see it with our daughter, Sofia—she will raise our children to be brave, thoughtful, confident, and kind. And she will love them with everything she has.

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Our Story

Our love story started in 2016 when we started working together in the Air Force in Germany. We were both active-duty lawyers, and from the very beginning, we just clicked. Nick has such a playful side, and he loved teasing me by turning everything upside down in my office and playing practical jokes. We quickly became close and always felt like we were “home” when we were together.


Over time, our friendship deepened, we became best friends, and we started dating. Things felt so natural. When I deployed to Afghanistan, Nick wrote me letters, and we talked several times a day. It was during that time that we knew we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together.


We got married in Virginia in 2019, which was such a special day for us. From the very beginning, we knew we wanted to grow our family through adoption, and that dream has guided us every step of the way.

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Meet Sofia

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Meet Sofia

Our beautiful daughter, Sofia, is a fun, kind, sweet, and lovable toddler who brightens everyone’s day. She’s very easygoing and loves exploring everything around her.


She’s always up for painting, playing dress-up, or playing with her dollhouse. She’s also in gymnastics and has recently started making up her own songs, which is honestly adorable. Sofia is incredibly loving, smart, curious, and often hilariously funny. She loves animals and enjoys spending time with our pets, Apollo and Percy. Another important part of her life is her cousins—she loves visiting with them and always looks forward to big family gatherings.



She adores Peppa Pig, and lately she’s been getting into Disney princesses too. She’s also very headstrong: nearly every day, she makes sure to tell us that she wants a baby brother or sister.

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Our Home

Our home is a cozy three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home with plenty of space for us all. We have a fenced-in yard that’s perfect for playing and running around safely, and inside, we have a loft filled with toys where we spend lots of family time.

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Nick's Family

My family is warm, hilarious, and endlessly supportive. I’m one of five, and my dad is Mexican, with roots in San Antonio, so there’s always great food, big laughs, and lots of teasing. There are eight cousins now—including Sofia—who, for the most part, are all around the same age, and they’re inseparable the moment we all get together.


We try to get together as much as we can, even with everyone spread out—hikes, park days, beach trips—anything outdoors. One of the family traditions when everyone is together is to play family poker, which is a really fun time for everyone. Some of our funnest family memories revolve around it.


Everyone genuinely gets along, and Chelsea considers my family to be some of her best friends. It truly feels like home whenever we’re together. We even merge our families on occasion and have a blast. 

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Chelsea's Family

My extended family is big, close-knit, loving, and multicultural. I have three younger siblings, two of whom were adopted: my sister is Eurasian from Kazakhstan, and my brother is African American from Virginia. Most of my extended family lives in Virginia, so my parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are always getting together. We’re all very close, and even though we live out of state, we visit frequently.


My mom is one of seven, so family gatherings are always loud and fun, and we still make it a point to get everyone together often—even taking vacations as a whole crew. With my dad being from Greece, our family blends traditions and backgrounds, making every celebration rich with diverse culture. I love having a full house and hosting family events, and my parents’ strong marriage is something I truly look up to.


Our family is growing, too—my brother and his wife now have a one-year-old, which has made gatherings even sweeter.

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Meet Apollo & Percy

Apollo is our big cat who’s incredibly curious, cuddly, and loving. He’s super friendly and loves being around people, especially Sofia. Sofia actually considers him her best friend and often uses him as a pillow. Apollo is always near her, following her around and loving all the attention she gives him. He’s a bit more like a dog than a cat and really enjoys being part of everything we do.



And then there’s Percy, whom we affectionately call “Monkey Man.” Percy is a goofy dog who’s nothing but a big teddy bear. He’s gentle, sweet, and loves playing ball outside in the yard. He loves people—especially Nick—but he’s a loyal dog who loves all of us. Together, Apollo and Percy are such a big part of our family, and Sofia absolutely adores them both.

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Nick and I loved to travel before Sofia came into our lives. Once we became a family, our love of traveling didn't stop—we continue to go on fun domestic and international adventures as a family, along with extended family, and believe it’s so important for our children to experience new places and different cultures.



Sofia has already been to Greece, England, Spain (...and Disney!), and we’re currently in the middle of planning our next international trip. Traveling together creates so many special memories and helps Sofia start to see the world beyond our home.

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Family Traditions

We love making holidays special by creating our own traditions and honoring the cultures and history that are important to our family. One of our favorite traditions is Thanksgiving at Chelsea’s parents’ home, where most of her mom’s side of the family gathers and the guys compete in a fun Turkey Cook-Off. Every Christmas, we wear matching family pajamas no matter where we celebrate, and we ring in the New Year with homemade pizzas.



Because Chelsea is Greek, we celebrate name days in addition to birthdays and go all out for Easter with her family, enjoying traditional Greek food, dancing, and time together. We also observe several Catholic traditions, including Mardi Gras with King Cake, a Holy Thursday Passover dinner with extended family, and St. Nicholas’ feast day by putting out our shoes for treats. Another meaningful tradition is Día de los Muertos, when we create an ofrenda to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. Our year is filled with traditions that bring us together and help us create lasting family memories.

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Jose & Daniella - Texas

By Brittany Carvalho • February 13, 2026
Hello & Thank You , First, we want to thank you for taking a look into our lives and reviewing our book. We can’t even begin to understand what you are going through, but we pray that God continues to give you strength and courage through all the emotions you are feeling. We know that you are a selfless woman just by knowing that you are choosing to create an adoption plan for your child. Our names are Jose and Daniella. We met each other in 2014, and we got married in 2016. A year later, we began trying to have a child of our own. After three years of seeing a fertility doctor and seven years of trying different treatments, we were unsuccessful. Jose and I want to expand our family, and we know adoption is the answer to our prayers. We both have siblings we grew up with, and we hope that we are able to add another sibling to expand our love and family in the near future. We want you to know that your child is already loved by so many, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many more family members. We promise to raise your child with unconditional love, provide many life skills, compassion, respect, morals, and provide any education your child dreams of. We also believe in God and would love to raise your child knowing who God is. If you choose us to be part of your adoption plan, we can assure you that we will share your child’s adoption story with them from the very beginning. We will celebrate the love you have for them and honor the decision you made. Thank you once again for this opportunity to get to know us. This process has been one we prayed and cried about, as having a family of our own has been a difficult journey for us both. As you glance through our book, we pray that you see the love we share with each other, our families, our faith, and the joy we have for the future journey we have prayed about. Whichever decision you make, we want you to know that you will forever be in our prayers. Sincerely, Jose & Daniella

Joe & Dani – Wisconsin

By Brittany Carvalho • January 29, 2026
Hello & Thank You , We are Dani, Joe, Emerson, and Benjamin. Nice to meet you! We are so grateful to you for taking the time to get to know us a little better. We realize you may be feeling many different emotions at this time, and we want you to know that we will be supportive of you and your child. We will care about you, too. Our hope in creating this book is that you'll feel the love, laughter, and joy in our daily lives and our adventures, and be able to imagine what a life with us could be like for your child. We have two children, Benjamin and Emerson. After complications from Dani's pregnancy with Emerson that led to a hysterectomy, Dani is no longer able to carry a child. In 2023, we adopted our son, Benjamin, and have an open relationship with his birth family. We are so grateful to his birth family for choosing us and trusting us to raise their child. We are excited to grow our family once again through adoption and are thankful to you for taking the time to get to know us. If you choose us, your child will grow up alongside two sweet and playful big brothers who are curious, energetic, and full of love. They will also have a gentle golden retriever nearby for snuggles and games of fetch. Our home is filled with laughter and connection, and we are intentional about creating a space where our children feel secure, encouraged, and deeply loved. We acknowledge that you have a very important role in your child’s life, and we would like to have an open adoption so that your child will know their story. It is important to us that we honor your wishes regarding the level of openness you would like in your child’s life. We will keep the promises we make together and always put your child’s needs at the center of our decisions. We both value kindness, curiosity, humor, and a love of learning, and we strive to model those values every day. We want our children to grow up feeling unconditionally loved, seen, heard, and supported. Even when life feels challenging, we face it together and always put our kids first. We are so excited to grow our family through adoption and would be honored to give your child that same love and support. Thank you for taking the time to read our story. We would truly love to get to know you. With Love, Joe & Dani

Douglas & Pamela - Texas

By Brittany Carvalho • January 27, 2026
Hello & Thank You , Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about us and consider us as you explore your options. We know this isn't an easy decision. While we cannot know what you are experiencing, we truly respect the care and thought that goes into creating an adoption plan. We are Douglas and Pamela. We’ve been together for thirteen years and married for nine. Throughout our relationship, we’ve talked about building our family through adoption, and Pamela has known since she was a teen that adoption would likely be the safest way to start a family. While we did spend time hoping to conceive, we later learned that pregnancy would come with significant medical risks, including a very high chance of miscarriage and complications that could affect both her and the baby. After many visits with doctors and thoughtful conversations with each other, we chose adoption as the right path for us. We’re excited to open our hearts, our home, and share everyday moments together as a family! If chosen, your child will be raised in a loving, stable environment where they are deeply cared for and supported. They will grow up knowing their story began with love and care. We will always speak of you with respect and gratitude. Thank you again for considering us as adoptive parents for your child. Whatever you decide, we wish you peace, support, and kindness as you move forward. Sincerely, Douglas & Pamela

Jesus & Abbey - Texas

By Brittany Carvalho • January 26, 2026
Hello & Thank You , From the very beginning, we want you to know you are seen and valued. We can’t imagine the strength it takes to walk this journey, and we truly admire your courage. As it says in Isaiah 41:10, “Do not fear for I am with you. I will strengthen you and help you.” We pray you feel that promise wrapped around you. That you are not alone, that you are supported and that God’s strength is carrying you through each step. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. It feels hard to put into words how much love and gratitude we already feel as we write this. Our names are Abbey and Jesus, and we live in Texas with our two dogs, Drax and Willow. Little did we know that a simple haircut would be the start of our lifelong adventure together. We have been together for eight years and married for almost 5 years. From that day forward, we built a life full of love, laughter, and faith. Every step has brought us closer, and now our hearts are ready to welcome a child with the same care and devotion we’ve poured into each other. We later found out that we could not have biological children due to infertility issues. While that news was difficult, it only strengthens what we already knew in our hearts that we wanted to be parents and share all the love we have to give. Adoption felt like the path God was leading us toward, and it has been calling to us ever since. We are so excited to open our hearts and home to your child. We promise they will always feel safe, loved, cared for, and supported. We believe it is important for your child to understand their adoption story and to grow up knowing how deeply loved by everyone involved. The relationship between a child and their birth family is significant, and we strongly support an open adoption. However comfortable you are, we would truly welcome you to be a part of their life. Thank you for opening your heart to read our story. No matter what you decide, we wish you peace, comfort, and endless love for you and your child. With love and gratitude, Jesus & Abbey

Andy & Katie – Wisconsin

By Brittany Carvalho • January 25, 2026
Hello & Thank You , We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to learn about who we are, and we are honored and humbled that you would consider us to adopt your child. While we can never fully understand how difficult this decision is or what you are going through, we want you to know that we see your strength, bravery, and selflessness. We will make sure your child grows up knowing that, and feeling proud of their story and where they come from. We are committed to being open and honest every step of the way. We are Andy and Katie. We have been married for 10 years and have known each other for 14. From the very beginning of our relationship, we knew we wanted to build a family together. About a year into our marriage, we began trying, but faced many challenges and soon started infertility treatments. After many years, tests, and procedures without success, we felt called to pursue adoption, not realizing our greatest gift was yet to come. We met our son, Jude, in March of 2024, and our lives changed in the best possible way. He is the love of our lives and has been surrounded by the love and support of our family, friends, and community from the very beginning. The additional love of the family we gained through his birth parents and birth grandmother has been immeasurable, and we truly feel that it was meant to be. Jude is so ready to be a big brother, and we are thrilled to grow our family through adoption again. When it comes to raising your child, we promise to surround them with love, from us and from the many people who support us. We will teach them to lead with empathy, kindness, and respect for others. We promise a life filled with joy, laughter, cuddles, storytimes, music, and adventure. We will be their biggest advocate. Most of all, we promise to always be open and honest, sharing their story with them and helping them feel proud of who they are. We are so grateful for you and hope our profile gives you a glimpse into our lives and helps you feel a sense of comfort in what lies ahead. We would be honored to learn more about you and walk this journey alongside you, whenever and if you feel ready. With gratitude and love, Andy & Katie

Phill & Shayle – Missouri

By Brittany Carvalho • January 24, 2026
Hello & Thank You , We are Phill and Shayle, and we feel truly honored that you have taken the time to look at our profile and consider us as potential adoptive parents for your child. We can only begin to imagine how difficult this decision may be for you. What we do know is that it comes from a place of deep love. It takes an incredibly strong person to made a choice like this, one rooted in hope and care for your child. We want you to know how much we respect you and the journey you are on. Even though we haven’t met, please know that you have been in our hearts and prayers. Our daughter, Letti, is from Phill’s first marriage. She has always dreamed of becoming a big sister, and we know she will be a wonderful one. Even before we were married, we talked about adoption and knew it was part of the life we wanted to build together. To us, family is not defined only by biology. It is also built on love, connection, and commitment, and our hearts have always been open to growing our family through adoption. We want you to know that your child’s story matters deeply to us. We believe that being adopted is an important and meaningful part of who they are, just like their cultural and ethnic background. We are committed to being open and honest from the very beginning. We want them to know about you, where they came from, and the love that surrounds their story. We would love the opportunity to get to know you, your hopes, your dreams, and what you envision for your child’s future. We are open to whatever level of communication feels right and comfortable for you, and we are committed to building a relationship based on trust and respect. As you look through our book, we hope it brings you comfort and gives you a glimpse into the love, laughter, and joy that fill our lives. If you feel a connection with us, please know that you are not only choosing a family for your child. You are also choosing a community of people who will love and support them unconditionally. And if you wish, you will always be a meaningful part of that extended circle of love. With love and gratitude, Phill & Shayle

Josh & Iffy - Texas

By Brittany Carvalho • January 23, 2026
Hello & Thank You , We know your mind is probably running a million miles a minute right now, so we're grateful you're taking a moment to read this. Before we say anything else, thank you. Not for any decision you have or haven't made, but simply for the love that's clearly driving every step you're taking. The love it takes to be in this moment... to put your child's future above everything else... is something we deeply admire. Now, the introductions. We're Josh and Iffy, married for 6 years and residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with our little household zoo (three cats and one very outnumbered dog). We are, at our core, a team, and becoming parents together has been our dream. Our road here hasn't been without heartbreak. We've faced years of infertility and the grief of multiple miscarriages. Those losses changed us, and in some ways they led us here to you, to this child, to this path. We don't see adoption as a last resort. We see it as exactly where we were always meant to end up. If you choose us, we promise that your child will always know their story. Where they came from, and the extraordinary love that surrounded them from the very beginning... including yours. Your baby would be coming home to a place full of warmth, curiosity, laughter, and love. They would grow up knowing they were chosen, not because they had to be, but because we wanted them more than we can say. Thank you for considering us. Thank you for your courage, your love, and for reading these words. We are rooting for you, and we are so hopeful for what the future holds for all of us. With so much love, Josh & Iffy

David & Lindsey – Alabama

By Brittany Carvalho • January 22, 2026
Hello & Thank You , Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us and for considering us as a family to raise your child. Your love for your child is already evident, and we honor the strength it takes to make decisions rooted in that love. We can only imagine how overwhelming this process may feel, and we deeply respect the courage, love, and care you are showing. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for you as you navigate this journey, no matter what you decide. We are incredibly grateful and excited to be growing our family through adoption after a long journey with infertility and loss. For three years, we pursued fertility treatments and experienced seven early miscarriages. During that time, God began to give us a clear vision for how we would build our family. While our season of infertility was painful, it also strengthened our marriage, deepened our communication, and helped us grow in patience, faith, and trust in God’s timing. It prepared us spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially for adoption. In March of 2024, we adopted our son, Dawson, from birth and were blessed to be by his birth mother’s side when he was born. We continue to share updates and photos with her today. We want you to know your child will be raised in a home filled with love, honesty, warmth, and support. We believe in teaching values such as respect, integrity, faith, and compassion, and we strive to make everyday moments meaningful as a family. Our home is a place where people feel welcomed, safe, and deeply cared for. We will always honor the level of openness you choose and deeply respect the trust and sacrifice involved in this decision. Our hope is that, through this book, you can see the love we have for each other, our son, our families, our friends, our pets, and the child we hope to welcome. We are truly grateful for your consideration of us as adoptive parents. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, no matter what path you choose. With love, David & Lindsey

Drew & Emily – Alabama

By Brittany Carvalho • January 21, 2026
Hello & Thank You , We want to begin by saying thank you. Thank you for taking the time to read about our little family and for considering us as you make one of the most selfless and loving decisions imaginable. We cannot fully understand what you are walking through, but we deeply respect your strength, courage, and love for your child. We want you to know that if you choose us, your child will be loved, protected, and supported in every part of their life. They will grow up in a home filled with laughter, fun, and rooted in faith. We believe God is guiding both your journey and ours, and that He will place the right family for you and the right child for us. Our journey to adoption has been shaped by both hope and healing. In 2021, we received an infertility diagnosis, and while that was difficult, it opened our hearts to adoption. We chose not to pursue IVF or fertility treatments, believing our path forward was meant to look different than we first imagined. Shortly after that, we were blessed with becoming pregnant with our daughter, Ryleigh. Becoming her parents has been one of the greatest joys of our lives. Even after having Ryleigh, adoption has remained on our hearts as a calling we cannot ignore. After prayerful consideration, we feel now is the right time to grow our family. Ryleigh has been asking for over a year to be a big sister, and we know she will love and cherish a sibling with her whole heart. Texas holds a very special place in our hearts. When Drew joined the military, Texas was our first duty station. It is filled with both joyful memories and difficult ones, as it is where we received our infertility diagnosis but also where God blessed us with the miracle of Ryleigh. It would mean a great deal to us if your child’s story, which began in Texas, became part of ours. We are open to any level of communication that feels right to you and want this relationship to be guided by what you feel most comfortable with. Family and friends have always been at the heart of who we are, and we are excited to continue growing our family through adoption. We look forward to sharing our love, traditions, adventures, and support with another child as we continue the story God has written for our family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you make this decision. We respect you deeply and trust that your child will be surrounded by love and cared for in the way they deserve, no matter what you choose. Thank you again for considering us and for taking the time to learn about our family. We are honored to be part of your journey in any way. With love, Drew & Emily
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