HELLO THERE!

WE ARE

LUIS & MICHELLE

FROM TEXAS

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We are so grateful to have this opportunity!

Hi, we’re Michelle and Luis Alberto from sunny, diverse Texas. We want to say how much we admire your love and strength. Choosing adoption shows deep care and courage, and we truly respect your decision. We met a bit later in life, and neither of us had any children. We always saw adoption as an opportunity to grow our family. Your child’s happiness and security are and will always be our top priority. We are committed to teaching them everything we know and providing them with a nurturing home.

ABOUT LUIS

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JOB

Research Professor

PLACE OF BIRTH

Mexico City, Mexico

FAV HOBBY

Learning history, Reading

FAV HOLIDAY

Christmas
Luis Alberto is one of the most intelligent and kind-hearted people you’ll ever meet. His curiosity spans every subject—science, history, movies, language, even college football—and his depth of knowledge makes conversations with him fun and enriching. Children who ask “why?” will find in Luis someone who not only answers but inspires even more curiosity. His passion for learning is contagious, and he naturally encourages those around him to be lifelong students.

Beyond his intellect, Luis is patient and understanding. He has an extraordinary ability to recognize and embrace the unique traits in others, offering empathy and support in a way that makes everyone feel accepted. These qualities make him a wonderful partner and a future parent who will nurture a child’s individuality with endless love and encouragement.

ABOUT MICHELLE

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JOB

Scientific Writer

PLACE OF BIRTH

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

FAV HOBBY

Baking, Cooking, Knitting

FAV HOLIDAY

New Year’s Eve
Michelle is a tender-hearted, joyful, and deeply thoughtful person who brings light everywhere she goes. She has a sharp sense of humor, a beautiful singing voice, and a natural talent for cooking and baking. Her meals and baked goods are cherished by adults and children alike.

With an open heart and a deep desire to make the world a better place, Michelle welcomes others with compassion. She is insightful, endlessly caring, and brings out the best in those around her. Her optimism and love for life are contagious. She’s also incredibly smart, but even more impressive is the size of her heart. Her affection, joy, and thoughtful nature will make a child feel deeply loved and supported every single day.

OUR HOME & COMMUNITY

We live in a diverse, suburban neighborhood of Texas. Summers are hot and winters are mild, which allows us to grow vegetables year-round. Luis Alberto’s parents live an hour away and we see them often. We are walking distance to our church, elementary school, community pool, and park/playground, and only a couple miles from the YMCA, where we are members. Ours is a home where friends and family come every week to eat, talk, laugh, or even cry when needed.

OUR FAVORITE THINGS

WE ENJOY

Luis
Michelle
Food
Steak, mushrooms
Enchiladas verdes
Movie
Casablanca
The Princess Bride
TV show
Friends
Big Bang Theory
Candy Bar
Kit Kat
York peppermint patty
Dessert
Bread pudding
Chocolate brownies
Music Artist
Maná (Mexican rock band)
Anything you can dance to
Family Activity
Dining together
Day at the amusement park
Vacation Spot
Europe
The mountains
Sport
Soccer
Gymnastics
Team
Ohio State Buckeyes
Houston Astros
Color
Green
Pink
Board Game
Uno
Clue
Children’s Book
The Polar Express
Green Eggs & Ham
Animal
Golden Eagle
Penguin
Dream Job
Tenured Professor
Raising sheep for wool

THANK YOU

FOR CONSIDERING US

Our Family Values:
We power our home with family values, including:

• Love: Always and unconditionally. Love supports change, development, and achievement.

• Honesty: The truth will always set you free. Honesty builds trust, and trust is essential for healthy relationships.

• Authenticity: Be your authentic self in all that you do. Authenticity builds safety and a sense of belonging.

• Respect: Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and accepted. We practice respect by listening, learning from each other, and valuing our differences—even when we don’t agree.

• Education: Education molds people into leaders and change-makers. Life-long learning and curiosity starts at home.

• Culture: Culture binds people together. Not only the humanities that enrich our lives—music, art, and science—but also the vastly diverse customs of the world, starting with our own Hispanic and American cultures and never-ending.

• Teamwork: It makes the dream work, and nurtures commitment, creativity, resilience, and partnership.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about us and consider our family. We are beyond excited to embark on this new beginning: to raise a whole person and teach them how to be a successful, happy adult who uses their natural talents to make the world a better place. We hope to raise someone who is multilingual (Spanish and English at least), active, worldly, compassionate, curious, and inquisitive. Someone who knows how to mend clothes, create art, and make music. Someone who knows where food comes from and who God is.

We plan to nurture our child’s identity as an adopted person, channeling it as a source of pride and inspiration. We are flexible and ready to adjust to your preferred openness for this adoption, sharing letters, photos, and updates with you at a frequency you are comfortable with.

Much love,
Luis Alberto and Michelle