dear expectant mother
It is impossible for us to truly know what you are experiencing and the amount of strength and love it takes to consider the decision you are making. Should you choose us, know that we have been waiting to love your baby for so long. We will raise your child as our own and know our responsibility goes well beyond accepting your baby but raising a child to someday grow up and make an impact of his or her own. And you are a part of that. If you choose, we want your child to know who you are and the important role you play in this story. If you choose, we want to support open communication between you and your child because we know the strength it can bring all of us. The love we feel is for both of you.
Our faith is a big part of who we are. We love Jesus and live our lives to hopefully reflect that love onto others. We are not perfect by any means, but we live by grace, love, faith, joy, and forgiveness and will raise your child with all of those traits close to our hearts.
We wish you the best in your journey and the decision you make and hope you find peace and courage along the way. We would be honored if you chose us and forever grateful.
About Us
Hi! We are Ben and Mandy from Central Washington. We met in July of 2021 online and fell in love instantly, marrying just five months later in a beautiful Christmas wedding. Ben is the Youth Director for our church and has a big heart for kids and youth! He is a big kid at heart and can always make you laugh. Mandy is the General Manager for a large retail company in town. We are both hardworking and love our careers but also love our playtime too. Ben loves disc golf, baseball, video games, and sports card collecting. Mandy loves decorating, crafting, cooking…basically anything from Pinterest. We both love board games, watching a favorite TV show, relaxing on the patio, and spending time with our good friends.
Our Home & Pets
We just bought our first home! We live in a new development and found the perfect home with plenty of room for a child and a small backyard space for a growing family. The backyard still needs to be landscaped, but we did that with intention so we could build what we wanted to prepare for a little one. Plus Mandy is creative and loves projects like that! We live on a cul-de-sac and are surrounded by young couples and families. Our home is near good schools, quiet and safe. We currently have two cats, Milo and Rella Joon. They are the sweetest! We hope to get a dog someday soon as well.
Our Extended Family
We both live farther from our extended families. Mandy’s family is in South Dakota, where she is originally from. Her parents have been married over 40 years. She has one younger sister, who is married with two boys. Mandy is very close to her nephews, and we return to visit yearly. Her favorite memories are of two different trips her family took to Disney World when her nephews were younger.
Ben’s parents, sister, and one brother live in Indiana, where Ben is from. He also has an older brother and his family in Tennessee. Ben has nine nieces and nephews and is very loved by all. We recently had a big family trip with Ben’s side in October of 2023. We rented a beautiful cottage on Lake Michigan and spent a long weekend all together playing games, walking the beach, and sightseeing. We might not see our families often, but when we do, it is always quality time.
We also have a very large and close community of friends in town that we love like family. We are very loved and supported and grateful for how family comes in many forms.
What Led Us To Adoption
We have desired to build a family from the time we met and have always had hearts for adoption. We met later in life, so although we did try on our own, having a biological child was not the journey for us. Some of our good friends have adopted and shared hopeful and inspiring stories that have encouraged us to pursue this journey. We have so much love in our hearts for a child and want to provide a loving and stable home. This time of waiting has given us the chance to build stability in our home, finances, and each other. We are so thankful for what we have and have so much to offer a child if given the chance.
Fun Facts
About Mandy
| Occupation | General Manager |
|---|---|
| Education | Some college |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Movie | Jurassic Park |
| Favorite Sport | Football |
| Favorite Music Group | The Eagles |
| Favorite TV Show | MacGyver |
| Favorite Book | Anne of Green Gables |
| Favorite Subject in School | Creative writing |
| Favorite Tradition | Christmas Eve board games |
| Dream Vacation | Anywhere on a beach, Disney World |
About Ben
| Occupation | Youth Director |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s in general studies |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Movie | The Dark Knight |
| Favorite Sport | Baseball |
| Favorite Music Group | Skillet |
| Favorite TV Show | Smallville |
| Favorite Book | The Oath |
| Favorite Subject in School | English |
| Favorite Tradition | Christmas dinner and light show |
| Dream Vacation | Anywhere with my wife |
Contact Mandy & Ben
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!