| Family Type: | Heterosexual Couple |
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| Children: | No |
| Location: | WI |
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| Religion: | Raised Catholic, not currently practicing/Raised Christian, not currently practicing |
dear expectant mother
To the Bravest Woman:
We cannot imagine being in your shoes and having to make this difficult decision. Considering this selfless decision shows you have this incredible and untouchable strength. It also shows you have the confidence in yourself to trust that your child will end up in the right hands and live the best life. Learning about the adoption process has been a lot, to say the least. The one major thing we have learned is the importance of you, the expectant mother, and your feelings. Our top priority (besides caring for your child) will be showing you the respect, care, and support you need and deserve. The amount of gratitude and admiration for you will be insurmountable. Since we have waited so long to become parents, your child will be loved and cherished not only by us but all of our family and friends. They are extremely supportive and want this just as much as we do. Grandmas and grandpas are ready to spoil them rotten!
We want to emphasize to you that adoption is not a second choice for us; rather, it is our unique story of becoming a mom and dad. Some people just want to have kids to have kids, but we both truly believe our purpose in life is to be parents. We want to share a quote we see every day in our bedroom from Pablo Picasso: ”The meaning of life is to find your gift; the purpose of life is to give it away.” We cannot think of a better quote to live by each and every day with our situation, and we would love to give our gift to you and your child.
About Us
We met in 2018 while out celebrating our college football team’s victory at a local pub. Five months later we were engaged, and the rest is history! We definitely balance each other out with our personalities. Joel will always be the cool and calming force under fire, while Katie will be the one to ignite the fire! Joel usually has to remind her to slow down, relax, and enjoy. Katie works full time in the automotive industry as a service advisor and also part time as a tax preparer during tax season. Joel is a store manager for a pharmacy. We love our sports teams, and much of our free time is spent attending games or watching them on TV. Joel’s favorite activities include playing with the pups and mowing the lawn then admiring it afterward! Katie keeps busy doing things around the house, all while looking for her next HGTV inspiration. It’s important to us to have a healthy lifestyle, so we stay active with daily exercise.
Our Home & Pets
Our small Midwest city has been nationally recognized as one of the best places to live. It is minutes away from the capital city and all of its great restaurants, museums, festivals, and street markets. The school district we are in is highly sought after and is one of the best in the state. We are within walking distance to the elementary school. Our house is in a quiet neighborhood on a cul-de-sac. There are many young families around taking advantage of the nature trails connecting the surrounding neighborhoods. One set of grandparents is also only a ten-minute walk away! We have two furbabies, Louie and Oakley, who make us laugh everyday. Louie is the protective old man, and Oakley is the entertaining goofball. We cannot wait for them to become best friends with a child and complete our pack!
Our Extended Family
Katie’s family consists of an older brother and sister. Both are married, but only her sister has children. They are 11 and 9 years old and live close! We attend as many sporting events, dance recitals, and any other activity we can. Katie helped raise her niece and nephew, babysitting them one day a week until they went to grade school. Family traditions include cookie baking and bowling on Christmas Eve and Easter egg coloring and an egg hunt. A lot of time is spent together at the family cabin on the lake. We enjoy boating, tubing, and swimming in the summer, and winter activities include sledding, frozen lake walks, and ice hockey.
Joel’s family consists of an older sister and a younger sister. They always get together for birthdays. His mom and sisters are amazing bakers, so dessert is always readily available. Christmas usually entails eating an entire table full of different cookies and sweets! During the summer, a lot of time is spent up at their family condo minutes away from beaches, state parks, and lots of other activities. Going on Grandpa’s boat and watching sunsets on the bay are family favorites.
What Led Us To Adoption
To be honest, adoption was not on our radar to become patents. Having never been touched by adoption, it was unfamiliar to us. After going through four years of infertility struggles, adoption has become our answer. From the moment we met, we both knew we were meant to be parents; it was our purpose in life. It has been the driving force and the light that has kept us going through the darkest days. We have come out the other end stronger as a couple with all the adversity we have faced. The more we have learned about adoption, the more we have embraced it and have become excited for the adventure. We are truly blessed to be able to meet someone and receive the greatest gift from them.
Fun Facts
About Katie
| Occupation | Service advisor & tax advisor |
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| Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Hobby | Cooking/baking |
| Favorite Movie | Despicable Me, Minions |
| Favorite Sport | Golf, football |
| Favorite Music Group | Blink-182, Mumford & Sons, Manchester Orchestra |
| Favorite TV Show | Friends |
| Favorite Subject in School | Science |
| Favorite Tradition | Halloween costumes for pups |
| Dream Vacation | Bora Bora, Mediterranean excursion |
About Joel
| Occupation | Store manager |
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| Education | Associate degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Hobby | Admiring my lawn care skills |
| Favorite Movie | The Gentleman |
| Favorite Sport | Soccer, football |
| Favorite Music Group | The Story So Far |
| Favorite TV Show | Sons of Anarchy, The Wire |
| Favorite Subject in School | English but really recess and gym |
| Favorite Tradition | Playing Euchre at get-togethers |
| Dream Vacation | Norway |
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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!