Michael and Christina
Hello, we are Mike and Christina,
We want you to know that we see the incredible strength it takes to walk the path of adoption. It’s a journey filled with so many emotions, and while we may not fully understand everything you’re experiencing, we deeply honor the love and care you have for your child.
We hold a deep respect for you and look forward to the possibility of getting to know you. Our prayers go beyond just hoping for the child we dream of welcoming—we’re also praying for you. We’re asking God to fill your heart with peace and wisdom as you make these difficult decisions. Just as He guided us toward adoption, we trust that He is leading you to the family He has already chosen for your baby.
Adoption is a meaningful part of our lives and community. Mike’s uncle was adopted, and we’ve seen firsthand the beauty and impact that adoption can bring to a family. Many of our close friends, including those at our church, have also adopted children, and we’ve witnessed the deep love and joy that adoption has brought into their lives.
Should we have the honor of being chosen for this role, know that your child will be loved unconditionally and that you will be spoken of highly and honored in our family, your baby will always know they have a mother who loves their child deeply.
Meet Michael
God gave me the best gift by making Mike my husband. From the moment I met Mike it was clear that he is selfless and that hasn’t changed since day one. He loves Avary (our daughter) and I so well and truly treats me like a queen and Avary like a princess. He is modeling so well for our daughter of how our heavenly father loves us and qualities she will want in the future for a husband (way future, she’s only 9). From his career in the Army to devoting his life to helping individuals experiencing homelessness. Mike initially seems like he is quiet but as you get to know him, his personality is full of humor and compassion. Both of our extended families will turn to Mike for wisdom and advice in times of chaos or trials, he has an ability to be calm and caring while providing truth. Mike loves to learn and is almost always reading 2-4 books at any given time. He is the absolute best father, watching his interactions with our daughter is an absolute gift, I can’t wait to see how this grows as we grow our family.
FAVORITE FOOD: Smoked Brisket!
OCCUPATION: Chief Operating Officer of a Homeless Shelter
EDUCATION: Master of Arts in Executive Leadership, Liberty University, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bowling Green State University
CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Going fishing in the Maumee River every summer growing up
BIBLE VERSE: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
HOBBIES: Hiking!
FAVORITE TRADITIONS: We have App Day, where on rainy days we lay an air mattress in front of the TV and couch, binge a movie trilogy, we make a ton of appetizers, and eat all day long as a family
Meet Christina
Christina is one of the most caring and giving people you will ever meet. Raised near Cleveland, Ohio, she grew up in a larger family of six where placing family first is one of the greatest values you can hold. With family at the heart holiday traditions, matching pajamas, fall neighborhood festivals, and group photos Christina loves to bring people together and put her heart into all of it. She is incredibly hard working and values education, earning her master's degree in Non-Profit Management while full time employed and home schooling! Christina’s faith in Jesus has led her to spend her whole career in service to other people first as a Speech Language Pathologist and later serving women and children experiencing homelessness. One of her greatest gifts is how strongly she loves and mothers our daughter. There is no “half-way" in her as she put everything into raising our daughter in the way God has shown us and will continue to as our family grows. Christina is my rock, and the best person God has put in my life.
FAVORITE FOOD: Sushi or Hamburgers
OCCUPATION: Executive Assistant to CEO at a homeless shelter
EDUCATION: Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management
CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Camping as a family and spending time with my siblings we would go fishing, explore and swim at the beach.
BIBLE VERSE: Ephesians 4:2 “be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
HOBBIES: Crafting (I love to use my Cricut to make t-shirts), baking treats, spending time with my daughter
FAVORITE TRADITIONS: Christmas pajamas as a family we do a different pair every year!
Meet Our Daughter, Avary!
Avary is such a joy! She is full of life, outgoing, spunky and so funny. She is eager to be a big sister and will do a great job loving on a brother or sister. It has been fun to see her interact with all her baby cousins and see her love for them pour out while she interacts with them. Avary is creative and loves to spend time with us. She loves to make people laugh and is a little prankster (kind ones).
A Little About Us
Our marriage, which began in 2012, is rooted in our faith in Jesus and our deep love for each other. Over the past 13 years, we’ve had many adventures, from living in Texas and Pennsylvania to returning home to Ohio. These experiences have brought us closer together, and parenting has been one of the greatest joys in our life. We love creating a home full of love, laughter, and special moments.
Though we’ve faced the heartache of not being able to have more children biologically, we believe God has called us to adopt. Our hearts are open, and we are excited to grow our family through adoption, trusting that God has a beautiful plan in store. Our journey has always been led by love, faith, and our commitment to following Jesus. We can’t wait to welcome your child into our home, where they will be loved, cherished, and encouraged to become everything God created them to be.
As a family, we love spending time doing things that bring us closer—playing games, camping, and exploring new cities. We take family vacations yearly and go to Florida every February to enjoy sunshine and family time. We attend church every Sunday and feel so cared for and supported by our church family, every day we have people praying for our future birth mother, and we love knowing that you are covered in prayer daily. We both have large, close-knit families who live nearby, and we often get together to celebrate birthdays, Sunday dinners and holidays.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We’re truly grateful for the chance to be considered as parents for your child. If chosen, we promise to love your child unconditionally and to honor you in our family. Your child will always know they have a mother who loves them deeply.
Thank you!
