Melissa & Brett
RACE OF CHILD INTERESTED IN ADOPTING:
Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, Caucasian/Hispanic, Caucasian/Asian, Caucasian/African American, African American, African American/Hispanic
Dear Birthmother,
As you begin to read our profile we realize and respect that you are considering one of the biggest decisions life can bring for you and your baby. Just considering adoption shows a genuine compassion and desire for your baby’s wellbeing and is incredibly noble.
Our desire to adopt came from a unique but not uncommon set of life events. We both have always had a desire to raise a family from a young age and unfortunately never had the opportunity based upon previous failed intimate relationships and most recently infertility. However, as Christians, we always held fast to our spiritual beliefs and realized there are other amazing paths to parenthood. Adoption wasn’t a hard decision for us, but rather a purposeful step to becoming a larger family that values togetherness.
We are incredibly hopeful about what the future may bring in our efforts to grow our family, and have a strong passion to be the best version of ourselves so we can focus on being there for each other. There will be good times and there will be struggles, but how we respond and the lessons learned from those experiences will help us become a unified family unit that can overcome anything. Your consideration of us as adoptive parents is so appreciated and we would cherish the opportunity and life long dream to be parents to your child.
Our Home
Modest living is one of our primary desires and we always do our absolute best to ensure we leave the places we have been in a better condition than we found them. We live in a small, two-story home pleasantly located on a fresh water lake in Northern Indiana. The abundance of good businesses provides multiple educational options such as public and private which are also some of the better school districts in the state. We currently have two dogs (Yuka and Sieger) and a cat (LC)…all of which are adorable and super lovable. Pets are important to us as it’s a blessing to take care of something that provides unconditional love.
Our Extended Family
Family and friends are everything to us and joyfully rewarding. We are so incredibly blessed that all of our parents are still with us and heavily involved in our lives today. In addition, our parents are very supportive of our decision to adopt and are incredibly excited for us to become parents. Both of us have brothers as siblings that have two amazingly creative children themselves. Many of our very close friends have come from previous jobs and companies we have worked for, but a large majority have also come from volunteering and supporting non-profit organizations. Both of our families have Christmas traditions that include meals, gift giving, playful humor and always finding time to watch all of the Grinch movies.
Facts About Melissa
- Occupation: Registered Nurse
- Religion: Other Religion
- Education: Associates Degree
- Favorite Food: Cherries, taco salad, chicken
- Favorite Hobby: Baking, cooking, hiking, reading, working out
- Favorite Movie: Coyote Ugly
- Favorite Sport: Pickleball, water skiing, softball
- Favorite Holiday: Christmas
- Favorite Music Group: Country and Christian music
- Favorite TV Show: Chicago Med and Chicago Fire
- Favorite Book: Harry Potter series and Slow Burn
- Favorite Subject in School: Science
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Australia and New Zealand
Facts About Brett
- Occupation: Environmental Health & Safety Manager
- Religion: Other Religion
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Favorite Food: Chicken with balsamic vinaigrette, any kind of vegetables
- Favorite Hobby: Household projects & improvements, vehicle maintenance, hiking, working out
- Favorite Movie: Gone in 60 Seconds & Chasing Mavericks
- Favorite Sport: Pickleball, water skiing, softball
- Favorite Holiday: Christmas
- Favorite Music Group: Country and Christian music
- Favorite TV Show: This Old House and Blue Bloods
- Favorite Book: Family Handyman Magazine
- Favorite Subject in School: Math
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Australia and New Zealand