dear expectant mother
Thank you for taking the time to hear from us! We can't imagine the wide range of feelings and emotions you are experiencing while you are trying to figure out the best option for you and your precious baby. We hope you feel supported and loved no matter where you are in your journey. We admire you so much for choosing life and for considering adoption.
If you decide to choose us to be a part of your adoption plan, we want to assure you that we will be open and honest throughout the entire process. We have been struggling for so long with infertility. We've gone through so many emotions and have asked ourselves, "Why us?" We've come to realize we may never understand why, but that God promises to walk with us, to strengthen us, and to give us grace and a hope for the future. We promise to cherish and love your child with all our hearts and to provide a safe, happy home and a life with every opportunity possible.
Know that we have been praying for your baby for a very long time, and since we have decided to adopt, we have been praying for you. Your baby means everything to us, and we would be honored to welcome your baby into our family. We are praying for you and your sweet baby throughout your pregnancy that God will fill you with peace over whatever decision you make.
About Us
Hey! We're Allen and Amanda! We were both born and raised in SC. Both of us work full-time and are also youth pastors at our church. Allen is an IT analyst at his company, and Amanda is an Early Intervention Specialist. We both enjoy spending time with friends, family, and our youth. Allen enjoys working on his Jeep, and Amanda loves reading. We have a 3-year-old son, Elijah, we recently adopted. We love including him in everything we do. We are extremely close with our family and will spend evenings around a bonfire with s'mores, having game night, or watching a movie together! We both love going to theme parks and taking our dog with us to the beach or the mountains for vacations, so you can find us spending our summers soaking up the sun! We love music very much and have it playing while we cook dinner, do chores, and work during the day.
Our Home & Pets
We live in a small town that is very community-oriented with holiday parades and festivals during peak seasons. We also belong to an amazing church community. We are the youth pastors at our church and invest in young lives. We have a silly fur baby named Thor! Thor has never met a stranger and also loves kids and other dogs as well. Thor is a very good listener and is very obedient. We love to take him to the parks in town, and the kids love to play with him after church. Our town is very special to us. Even though it's small, we have some amazing people here we can rely on.
Our Extended Family
Allen has a very large family, and Amanda's family is small. Allen has both his parents and a sister who is married and has a daughter. Allen's only grandparent is his paternal grandfather, who is very active in his grandchildren's lives. We are very close to Allen's parents, sister, and brother-in-law, who all live in town only a few minutes down the road. We typically spend time with each other many times during the week eating dinner, going out shopping, playing games, or trying something new together.
Amanda was raised by her father. Her mother passed away when Amanda was very young, and her dad recently passed away in December. Amanda is very close to her aunt and grandmother, who live in another state but talk often on the phone or through social media. Our families play a huge role in making us who we are today, and we are very thankful for them.
Our Adoption Story
We are so excited to adopt again. We've always known we wanted children but have struggled with infertility for years. We knew that if we couldn't have biological children, adoption was always an option. We will love our future baby unconditionally and look forward to the opportunity to become loving parents.
Fun Facts
About Allen
| Occupation | IT analyst |
|---|---|
| Education | High school |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Hobby | Working on the Jeep |
| Favorite Movie | The Core |
| Favorite Sport | Laser tag |
| Favorite Music Group | Jesus Culture |
| Favorite TV Show | The Office, Designated Survivor |
| Favorite Subject in School | Math |
| Favorite Tradition | Spending time with family on holidays |
| Dream Vacation | Cancun, Cruise |
About Amanda
| Occupation | Early Intervention Specialist |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s in early childhood |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Hobby | Reading, piano, singing |
| Favorite Movie | Twisters |
| Favorite Sport | Dancing! |
| Favorite Music Group | Elevation Worship |
| Favorite TV Show | Madame Secretary, SWAT |
| Favorite Subject in School | Band |
| Favorite Tradition | Going to Jeep Week during Halloween weekend |
| Dream Vacation | Cancun, Mountains |
Contact Allen & Amanda
Choose a Family for
Your Baby With Confidence
As you browse our list of hopeful adoptive parents, you can feel confident in knowing that all of the adoptive families working with Angel Adoption are prepared to offer your baby a safe, stable, and loving environment along with a wealth of opportunities for a happy and fulfilling life.
Each adoptive parent has been thoroughly evaluated through a home study course conducted by a licensed agency. A completed home study means the family is emotionally, physically, and financially ready to adopt a baby.
The home study process includes assessments of each parent’s character, marital stability, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. The agency also runs background checks to verify there is no record of criminal activity or child abuse. In addition, a social worker will inspect the family’s home to ensure it is a safe environment for a child.
Furthermore, Angel Adoption requires each family to be educated on adopting and parenting. After a baby has been placed with the adoptive family, a social worker will continue to monitor and supervise the family. We go to great lengths to make sure all the families you have to choose from are going to be excellent parents for your baby!
Not sure how to start? See our How to Choose an Adoptive Family resource page.
If you need more help, you’re always welcome to contact us any time!