Hi, I’m Sammie and I invite you to get to know me better. As you read these words written on my heart, please allow yours to be opened to accepting them.

You may be wondering why I’m choosing to adopt. Simply put, I have a lot of love to share. I realize that an adoption is not one sided; a child will add to my life by returning more than I can ever give. I desire to be a mother because this is the purest love that I can give and receive. I look forward to opportunities to learn, grow, share joy and play with a little one.

I appreciate and admire your choice to consider an adoption plan for your child. I’m here to listen and support you with compassion, kindness, and understanding. It’s my sincerest hope that this “brief” introduction, allows you a sneak peak into my life. My hope is not to impress you with vocabulary and/or grammar, but with sincerity of heart. I hope to connect with you soon.

Learn more about me at https://www.sammieadopts.com/

My email is sammieadopts@gmail.com.

My phone number is 585-678-1090.

You can also reach out to my Attorney: Faith Getz Rousso:
Phone: 516-500-9292 Email: Faith@RAdopt.com

I started my life with very humble beginnings. I was born in Guyana. My parents migrated to Brooklyn, New York with six children when I was 10 years old. This move caused a sudden clash of culture, weather, accents and everything that I knew as normal to come to a head. I was removed from a familiar Caribbean culture full of sunny days and the warm love of extended family. However, soon Brooklyn became part of me. I loved its eclectic energy, mix of cultures, and it’s artsy yet no nonsense vibe. Here my two worlds merged, making me who I am today. 

I’m a single healthcare professional that’s hoping to adopt a baby. I really enjoy keeping my patients comfortable and safe. I love spending time with family and friends, traveling, going for long hikes, nature, baking, and dancing (I apologize in advance). Of all of the things I enjoy, laughing and making others join in is my favorite. I treasure these happy moments.

I currently live in a quiet suburban neighborhood in upstate New York. While NYC is vibrant, colorful and explodes with culture, upstate is filled with its own beauty. It has a sense of community, friendliness, and peace. My life is now filled with campfires, hikes, apple picking, visits to the zoo, and an occasional girls’ night. I can’t wait to share my worlds with a little one. 

Well this is me! I fill my life with love, peace, and happiness. I’m looking forward to future mommy-and-me activities like play dates, museum tours, and family vacations.

As a child raised in Brooklyn, living in an apartment was all I knew. In fact, my plan was to move to Manhattan and live in a skyrise building with a door man.

When I decided to advance my nursing career, only one school accepted all of my credits. Unfortunately (or so I thought then) it was upstate NY. I mean, did life exist outside of the five boroughs? My plan was to finish school and return to the city. Instead, I decided to stay and complete my doctorate.

After graduating I secured a great job and bought a house that I turned into my home. It’s located in a quiet suburban neighborhood on a cul-de-sac, and is in a great school district.

When I first walked into my home, I felt like it gave me a big hug and right away I hugged it back. I have made this little ranch into my haven. The walls are cheerful colors, and my home is always open to family and friends. I’m looking forward to summer barbecues, campfires, and lounging on my deck with a glass of lemonade. I imagine watching a child enjoy bike rides with the other kids in the neighborhood. There’s even a play-set in my backyard. 

In my neighborhood there’s lots of mommy-and-me activities such as parks and indoor gyms (trampoline park, swimming lessons, library story time). Since I have a lot of friends and family with little ones, there will be countless play dates. I’m so looking forward to these adventures. 

I love my home—the only thing missing is a little one. But I’m patiently hoping, waiting, and praying.

Picked the perfect spot out back to set up the barbeque.

Coming from an immigrant Caribbean family, it’s not unusual to have a large community of extended family. Growing up, it was like a family reunion every other weekend. My aunts and uncles were like second moms and dads because they were very hands on in helping each other raise their children. My cousins are more like sister-cousins; we grew up as siblings and friends. I’m grateful to be a part of such a loving, compassionate, kind and sharing family. I’d like to say more but it would make us seem perfect, and we’re not; we’re almost perfect (smile). 

My maternal grandmother was the matriarch of the family. She brought the family together. We always ended up at her place feeling so at home and loved. She’s no longer with us but she holds a special place in our hearts and her values remain. I often look at her pictures, focusing on her smile and her “old time” stories. 

As a family we enjoy fun times. Family board game nights are always epic. I have a cousin, who’s not dramatic at all, that prays before his turn. We go on many family trips, organizing our itinerary and sometimes even color coordinating our clothes. We also enjoy amusement parks (Disney, Sea World, Universal, Sesame Place, etc.), beach/pool days, drive-in movies, ice skating and more. We’ve learned that the time and laughs spent together is more important than the activity. And now that some of my siblings and cousins have kids, we’re raising them like our parents raised us. I’m certainly looking forward to sharing family time with a little one.

My mom was my first best friend. I looked up to her as a child and even more so now. As a single mom she often worked two jobs, even when she went back to school to be a nurse. I still don’t know how she did it. 

One experience with her molded me forever: My mom bought fabric to reupholster our torn living room furniture. She was in school and received a letter in the mail about a life-changing exam she recently took. I watched her open the letter with excitement; I asked what did it say? Did you pass? I picked up the letter that she placed on the floor. I scanned it rapidly, my eyes settling on the word: ‘Failed.’ My heart sank. I put the letter down and turned to her. She had already returned to sewing the fabric onto the couch. I just stared in amazement. In my 12-year-old mind, I certainly thought it reasonable to take a break. But in that single moment my mom taught me strength, to not let one setback stumble your path, and to never give up because she retook that exam and passed. 

My mom raised us to take care of each other. I’ve seen it in how she took care of her mom, how my siblings showed up for me when I didn’t ask, how my aunts and uncles did our hair and babysat. As a result of this supportive family we have been able to fulfill our dreams. I’m forever grateful for my mom's strength, quiet demeanor, and her ability to share and help others. I want to be just like her. 

My mom and I having tea in Japan.

As I’ve grown and gotten to know myself I stopped looking for friends that spoke, dressed, or looked like me. Instead I committed myself to looking for people that were kind, loving, supportive in word and deed, and ones that built me up. I’ve looked for friends that were true, with my eyes closed and my heart open. I’m grateful I found them; they are my sunlight, radiating beauty and positivity. 

My core friend-family has been there through my happy times but more importantly, through the tough ones. I’ve recognized that having a good friend, means being a good friend. I’m honored to love, encourage, and support them as they do me. 

Besides the qualities they all share, they each have different personalities that I can identify with and learn from. If I want to laugh I call Jessica, for motherly advice Kelly’s the one. Aisha gives great life advice (she also adopted a few years ago), and Ashley is the friend that you call in the middle of the night during a snowstorm. And these are just a few. They have all been supportive in my adoption journey. I appreciate all of their prayers, encouraging words, and their baby/mommy advice with items to match (cribs, clothes, books & more). They’re holding on to them until it’s that special time. They’re so excited for me and all of the mommy-and-me things we will be doing together. We all can’t wait to meet him or her; this child is already so loved.

I like to do things that are relaxing and/or active. My hobbies include furniture refurbishing, house painting, trying new recipes, and now TikTok; it’s addicting!

Picture this: a cold Saturday morning, a young girl and her uncle setting out to assemble a bookcase. We spent all morning putting it together. I didn’t even notice the time flying by; I was so excited. When it was finished, I felt a sense of accomplishment. It was my first project but certainly not my last. Soon this moved on to painting my room (I changed the color at least once a year), buying furniture from the thrift store and making it into something amazing. The joy this brings is immeasurable. 

Painting didn’t start off as a hobby, it was more a form of therapy. Being raised by a single mom of six, you learn how to make things happen. Our apartment had bland off-white colored walls that didn’t offer much to cheer you up during those long winter months. I decided to add some livelihood to my walls by adding color. Eventually, I became really good. I now find painting relaxing and seeing the end result makes me happy.

As a child we each had a role in the kitchen. Since I was the middle daughter my role was meal prep and cleaning up. By the age of 16 I knew how to cook the basics: ramen noodles, rice, vegetables, baked chicken and stew chicken. Now I enjoy making more dishes and love trying new recipes.

Making a shiplap feature wall.

I enjoy staying active. Keeping busy helps me stay physically and mentally healthy. My favorite activities range from hiking, biking, traveling, laying beachside, yard work (raking, shoveling snow), and yes—applying makeup. The latter requires just as much work, patience, persistence, and precision as everything else. (Well, I thought if I described it that way, it would make for a strong stand as to why this is under activities.) 

Hiking and biking exposes me to beautiful sceneries. I’m captivated by the nature I’m surrounded by. The extraordinary height and breadth of trees, beautiful rock formations, waterfalls, birds and other creatures leave me feeling at peace. The beauty is in the stillness and it’s untouched raw nature. I feel humbled by the immensity and power of nature. Any anxieties that may have disrupted that day are soon melted away.

Travel is a huge part of my life. It allows me to learn, grow and embrace different cultures. Some places I’ve visited, language was a barrier; yet I was able to connect with the people through their warm smiles, food, beautiful country and culture. Being exposed to multiple cultures has allowed me to see things through others’ eyes.

Having fun in Egypt.

​​I’m a Christian and will raise a child with Christian values such as: Love God first, love your neighbor, be kind, be respectful, show compassion, and share. I’d also like to instill values of self-love, self-worth, confidence, love of family/friends, hard work, education, and the importance of being themselves. I will be learning values from him/her also and I’m looking forward to embracing them. 

As far as discipline, I believe communication plays an important role. I’ll use it to better understand the situation, explain why it was wrong or misunderstood, and listen to the reasons behind his/her actions. Using calm words and actions while giving corrective discipline is as important as listening. A child needs to be heard. I don’t believe in spankings but will give healthy and appropriate discipline based on age, situation, and child temperament. I also believe that praise should be given to encourage and reinforce good behaviors. 

Please know that if you choose me, your baby will be loved and supported in times of celebration and need, and encouraged in the path that he/she is most passionate about. I offer lots of hugs and kisses, a little giddiness, and a warm heart. I’m open to a post-adoption relationship that you’re most comfortable with, whether it’s open, semi-open, or closed. 

Thank you so much for pausing to take a sneak peek into my life. My sincerest hope is that you were able to see me. Even though this is a brief introduction, I wanted to be as transparent as I could. I’m open to any questions you may have. 

You’ve probably looked at many profiles and may wonder what makes mine special. Well, I think all hoping to adopt are special; it’s just finding the right special for you! My special includes Christian values, a large, loving and supportive family, friends that are like family, travel, education, and lots of hugs and kisses. 

I appreciate and admire your choice to consider placing your precious gift with a loving family. I do not know what you’re feeling, but this is no doubt a challenging time. I’m here to listen and support you with compassion, kindness, and understanding. 

Please reach out to me in any way you feel most comfortable (email, text, call). I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Learn more about me at https://www.sammieadopts.com/

My email is sammieadopts@gmail.com.

My phone number is 585-678-1090.

You can also reach out to my Attorney: Faith Getz Rousso:
Phone: 516-500-9292 Email: Faith@RAdopt.com