Robin and Luis
Our names are Robin and Luis. We greatly support you considering an open adoption plan for your child. We understand you are making one of the most important decisions of your life. We can’t possibly understand how difficult this is for you, but want you to know that if you select us we would honor your trust by providing a loving, secure and wonderful life for your child
We live in a suburb of Philadelphia, a city we love with all its educational and cultural opportunities. But we are even more connected to our own neighborhood. We often sit on our porch and enjoy watching the multitude of kids riding their bikes and playing games in the field across from our house. Our neighborhood is very culturally/ethnically diverse with people from all over the world, like Asia, Latin America, and Europe. It is the perfect blend of rural and urban. We can go to Agway and buy livestock feed and still be close to many ethnic restaurants, little shops and a cinema that shows foreign films, all within a short drive to Philly.
We met seven years ago on Match.com. From our first date, we have been inseparable, and always knew we were meant to be together. Our marriage is based on love, mutual respect, compatibility, and a big dose of humor. There is a lot of laughter in our house! Luis is a Senior Marketing Manager for a large pharmaceutical company, while I work for a commercial furniture manufacturer in outside sales. Our careers have always been important to us, but what we want most is to share the love we have for each other by having a family.
Luis grew up in Brazil where all of his extended family still lives. He has found a way to bridge the 6000 mile gap between them and he speaks to his parent’s everyday via Skype or the phone. He is an incredibly nurturing, protective, loving person that easily shows affection. His kind nature and silly sense of humor draws people to him. He is always open to try something new, which will come in handy as a dad. He often talks about what it will be like to teach our child to swim, play soccer, and learn new things. He will be a very hands on type of dad, being very involved in all aspects of our child’s life. We have friends with children, and to watch him with them is wonderful. He is so engaging, and truly interested in what they have to say and what they are doing.
Robin is the oldest of 4 children. She is a wonderful, loving, funny, creative person. She is extremely social and many in our neighborhood tease her that she knows everyone. Even if she doesn’t know you, she will always have a smile, a hello and will know your dog if you have one! She is very interested in interior design and art which she expresses through decorating our home to create a warm and inviting space. She loves to travel, try new foods, read, walk, and anything to do with animals. The pictures below are of our current babies, Inya and Jasper. They bring such love and joy to ours lives. Robin calls them “dogcats” as they always come running when you come home and want to be with you always! Robin has always loved children and is fascinated by the way they see the world. She is the one to be down on the floor with a child building with Legos, drawing, or reading a book together. Open adoption has been a part of Robin’s family for over 12 years. Her sister, Linden not only was adopted, but she also placed her daughter in an open adoption. We are so proud of the ongoing relationship we have with Carrie Grace and her family. Over these 12 years we have seen her grow into a wonderful pre-teen. Although she lives 41/2 hours away we have spent every birthday together, mostly at McDonalds when she was little where she insisted on wearing a tutu. We have summer/holiday visits, letters, phone calls and photos. Her family is our family. Carrie Grace’s parents, two Lutheran ministers even performed our marriage ceremony.
Our child will be raised with an abundance of love from us, loving grandparents, and a warm community of friends and neighbors. We look forward to discovering what type of person our child will become. We both strongly believe that openness in adoption will allow our child to develop a strong sense of self, and feelings of security. We have already experienced how open adoption works to create well adjusted children and loving extended families. We want you to know that you will be an important part of this journey. We would be humbled if you choose us to be part of this life changing experience. We wish you peace in your decision.
Warmly, Robin and Luis
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