dear expectant mother
Dear Expectant Mother,
We are honored and humbled that you would take the time to learn more about us. We have been praying for you since this journey began, and we will continue to pray for your peace and comfort throughout this process. We have such an immense amount of respect and admiration for your choice of life and making the selfless decision to do what you feel is best for your baby.
Romans 8:28 says, “We know that in all things God works together for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” With this verse in mind, we truly believe God has a plan for each one of us. We feel He has laid adoption on our hearts and yours for a reason. If you choose us, we promise to love your baby unconditionally and provide an upbringing in which God is a central figure. We promise to cherish them, protect them, and provide a safe, happy home and a life with every opportunity possible. We also promise to remain open with your child about their story, the sacrifices you made, and the selfless love you have for them.
C.S. Lewis once said, “Love is unselfishly choosing for another’s highest good.” We believe that is precisely what you are doing, and for that, we admire you greatly. Please know we will continue to pray that God will fill you with His abundant love and peace in whatever decision you make.
About Us
Hello! We are Sara and Zach! We are a fun, easy-going, and compassionate couple. We met in college, and we have been married for almost ten years. Sara is a pediatric speech pathologist for the local primary school part time. She is loving, optimistic, patient, organized, and creative. Zach is a family nurse practitioner at a local clinic/urgent care. He is strong, driven, smart, and kind and loves to make people laugh! We like to be active and go to the lake, swim in the pool, go on hikes, ride UTVs, etc., but we also enjoy cozy nights at home spent watching movies and eating popcorn. We are very active in our church as our faith is very important to us. We also love to travel, making lasting memories with friends and family.
Our Home & Pets
We were blessed to build our dream home in 2021. It sits on five acres and has six bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms—plenty of room for kiddos! We have a basement where we like to play ping-pong and pool and have movie nights. We live in a master-planned community village complete with a pool, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, walking trails, beautiful creeks, and wildlife. We enjoy riding around the neighborhood trails in our UTV with our dogs, Winnie (goldendoodle) and Hank (French bulldog). Winnie loves everyone she meets, and she is amazing with kids! Hank is the most easy-going dog, and he is constantly making us laugh. He is so good natured, and he snores louder than most humans!
Our Extended Family
Zach has one sister. She, her husband, and their three sweet kiddos live just down the road from us. Zach’s parents live in the neighborhood as well, so we have a wonderful support system of family close by! Zach’s parents watch Emma two days a week (during the school year). They are fun, active, and the most genuinely caring and godly people we know. They love to spoil their grandkids!
Sara’s parents live about an hour away, but one of the businesses they own is in our town, so they visit often (especially since having Emma!). They are so generous and kind, and they love their grandkids big! Sara has one brother, who lives a few hours away with his wife and two kids. They visit often too.
Our favorite time of the year to spend with family is definitely Christmas. We love doing fun activities around Christmas, like going to our local theme park to see the Christmas lights. We always go to the candlelight service at church on Christmas Eve and open presents first thing in the morning. Then we all have a big breakfast together. So fun!
Our Adoption Story
Adoption will forever have a special place in our hearts. Our lives were instantly changed for the better when we adopted our baby girl, Emma Kate, after being diagnosed with complete infertility. We prayed a lot after that diagnosis and felt the Lord lead us to adoption. We have family who have been adopted, and we have witnessed how adoption has blessed their lives. We can wholeheartedly say adopting Emma has been the greatest blessing of our lives. We know God led us to adopt our daughter for a reason, and we believe He is leading us to adoption again because He has a specific child in mind to complete our family. Emma would absolutely adore having a sibling to love on!
Fun Facts
About Sara
| Occupation | Pediatric speech pathologist |
|---|---|
| Education | Master’s degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Hobby | Reading, running, gardening, decorating/organizing |
| Favorite Movie | The Proposal |
| Favorite Sport | Volleyball, cheerleading, gymnastics |
| Favorite Music Group | Lauren Daigle, Sia |
| Favorite TV Show | Virgin River |
| Favorite Subject in School | Language arts, photography |
| Favorite Tradition | Annual family vacations! |
| Dream Vacation | Ireland, Scotland |
About Zach
| Occupation | Family nurse practitioner |
|---|---|
| Education | Master’s degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Hobby | CrossFit, golf, triathlons, UTV riding, mountain biking |
| Favorite Movie | Top Gun: Maverick |
| Favorite Sport | Football, basketball, baseball (played in college) |
| Favorite Music Group | Rend Collective, Chris Tomlin |
| Favorite TV Show | The Office |
| Favorite Subject in School | Science, gym |
| Favorite Tradition | Christmas morning opening presents and big breakfast! |
| Dream Vacation | Tahiti |
Contact Sara & Zach
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!