dear expectant mother
Dear Expectant Mother,
We are overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation when we think of the generosity and selflessness you are demonstrating. We cannot express enough how much we admire your ability to place your trust in us as prospective parents of your baby. We are truly humbled by the opportunity to accept your precious gift. We understand this cannot be an easy decision and want you to know we will do all we can to live up to your example.
Having both an uncle and a nephew who were adopted into our family, we have been able to witness firsthand the benefits this option will offer. Even though we have experienced examples of adoption up close and personal, it is still a choice we have not made lightly. While we are anxious to be parents, we want to make this decision with everyone’s best interests at heart: yours, ours, and, most importantly, the baby’s.
Words are not enough to express how deeply we are indebted to you for considering us as the potential family for your little one. We are sincerely grateful for your sacrifice and will work tirelessly to be worthy if selected.
Love always,
Craig and Layna
About Us
Hi there! Our names are Craig and Layna, and we were both born and raised in Florida. We have been together for almost 14 years and married for almost three years. Craig is an outside machinist and has been in this trade for almost 20 years. He works on ships as a mechanic and is very hands on in this role. Layna is a business owner and hair stylist, making women and men feel confident and beautiful. She previously worked in fashion for over 14 years and finally decided to dive into her business full time; her only regret is not doing it sooner. In our spare time, we enjoy boating and outdoor activities. Spending sunny days on the water is our happy place. We enjoy fishing, boating, camping, and traveling with our families.
Our Home & Pets
We just built our dream home in Florida! Our neighborhood is beautifully nestled in the country. We have a 1.6-acre lot with a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. The house is farmhouse style with a modern look. Surrounding schools are top ranked in the area. We have four dogs: Sassy, Hank, Wilder, and Norma Jeane. They are gentle, loving, full of personality, and sooo excited to meet our newest addition.
Our Extended Family
Craig’s family is on the smaller side. His father is deceased ,and his mother moved to Georgia after his passing. He has a brother, sister-in-law, and niece, whom we adore! They live locally, and we get together for family occasions and holidays. Craig has aunts and uncles in Indiana and South Florida.
Layna’s family is HUGE. Her mom has four brothers, all with children (her cousins we grew up with). She has two sisters and a brother. One of her sisters lives out of state, but she travels homes often. Her mom and stepdad just purchased a lake house property and spend many summer days there with the entire family. We celebrate birthdays there, unplug, swim, boat, and jet ski. She has one nephew who lives locally, and we hang out often and love spoiling him rotten! We have so many family traditions on her side of the family. One of her cousins and one of her uncles were adopted, and they are so excited we started this process!
What Led Us To Adoption
Becoming parents is one of our biggest dreams. We have always considered adopting but especially after years of infertility. Both sides of our family have adopted, so this was an easy decision for us. We are so unbelievably anxious to become parents but even more excited to welcome a sweet baby and provide a life we've always dreamed of. We would love to provide a loving home for a baby that will thrive in the life we can provide.
Fun Facts
About Layna
| Occupation | Business owner/hair stylist |
|---|---|
| Education | BA in progress |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Snow crab |
| Favorite Hobby | Dance, hair |
| Favorite Movie | Sweet Home Alabama |
| Favorite Sport | Dance |
| Favorite Holiday | Christmas |
| Favorite Music Group | NSYNC |
| Favorite Subject in School | Language Arts |
| Dream Vacation | Disney Cruise, Bora Bora |
About Craig
| Occupation | Outside machinist |
|---|---|
| Education | GED |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Steak |
| Favorite Hobby | Fishing |
| Favorite Movie | The Lord of the Rings |
| Favorite Sport | Football |
| Favorite Holiday | 4th of July |
| Favorite Music Group | Tom Petty |
| Favorite Subject in School | Math |
| Dream Vacation | Ireland, Okeechobee |
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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.
If you need more help, you’re always welcome to contact us any time!