| Family Type: | Single Heterosexual Man |
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| Children: | No |
| Location: | MI |
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| Religion: | Scandinavian and Celtic Paganism |
dear expectant mother
I first want to say how grateful I am that you are considering me to become a parent to your child. I cannot know what you are feeling and how difficult your decisions have been, but I do think you want what is best.
Please know that while I cannot promise to get everything right, I will never stop trying, and I will never give up on them. My home, my education, my family, my wealth, and especially my love will be theirs forever. When I become their dad, it is with all my heart and soul for the rest of my life, and I will always put them first. For my part, I hope in the end to have a legacy in the form of an amazing, actualized human being filled with hope and potential.
Please know also that while the role of primary parent will be mine, I want them to know you and where they came from as much as you are comfortable with. I believe everyone should know where they come from and that you can never have too many people who love you. This means all of us, our families, and all the resources we can give supporting them throughout their lives. My promise to you is that as a parent, I will give them every opportunity I can provide: a home, an education, a loving family, opportunities to travel, and good choices about the adult they will grow into.
Thank you again for considering me.
About Me
Hi. My name is Ben. I was born in a small town in north Texas, and I currently live in Michigan in a suburb of Detroit. I work from home as a teaching professor of history, and I love my job. I travel regularly to visit my family in Texas and my friends in different parts of the country as much as time allows. I think my friends and family would describe me as a little goofy and a bit of a know-it-all but dependable and very loyal. In my free time, I enjoy movies, gaming, reading, painting, lifting weights, practicing piano, and spending quality time with my two little dogs.
My Home & Pets
My house is a four-bedroom, two-bath home with a finished basement and fenced-in backyard that I’ve worked hard to make my own. While the area itself is quiet, it is just a few miles from the closest highway, providing me access to most of the metropolitan area in Southeast Michigan. I share this home with two small dogs, Rollo and Freki, or as my family call them, “The Boys.” Rollo is sweet but a bit arrogant and hates to share toys, while Freki is essentially my kind-hearted doofus. They love to snuggle, and though they can get a bit rowdy, they are very gentle with new people and adore kids.
My Extended Family
My family is made up mainly of farmers and ranchers from Texas and Oklahoma. I was raised to practice self-reliance, support family and friends, and live by the golden rule. My family is not particularly religious but is respectful of faith and conscious of it as a right of every person. I myself am ordained in my faith and very much concerned with ideas of morality and honor.
My parents and sister are well-read and well-traveled, and everyone has generally worked starting in their teens. We place a high value on education, work ethic, and honoring obligations. We do tend to be free-thinkers and less judgmental of differences, placing more emphasis on respect and not harming others. None of us could be labeled as leaning far left or far right but take a more individualist view. We are also nerdy, loving sci-fi, fantasy, film, sports, etc., to an intense degree. Passion for such things is encouraged in my family, and we like to see each other excel in our fields, even if it is just for fun. We are all walking encyclopedias in our areas of interest, and everyone knows whom to ask about which topics.
What Led Me To Adoption
I have always wanted to be a father. I naturally take care of others, my pets, and my nephew. I even spent seven years doing volunteer work with children. Unfortunately I’ve never been able to be a parent myself. I think one of the biggest honors in life is to help a person develop, to learn and grow into the mature human they will be. Personally, there is also nothing quite as good as being a child’s favorite person. To be the person a child looks to for comfort and support, as well as for information or to share interests, is one of the most important things a human can do.
Fun Facts
About Ben
| Occupation | History Professor |
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| Education | Master’s degrees in History and Political Science |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Italian, Chinese |
| Favorite Hobby | Gaming, painting, piano |
| Favorite Movie | The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Ghostbusters |
| Favorite Sport | Tennis, mixed martial arts |
| Favorite Holiday | Halloween |
| Favorite TV Show | The Good Place |
| Favorite Book | A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
| Dream Vacation | Ireland, Iceland |
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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.
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