marriage length

11 Years

State Location

Texas

Church Denomination

Nondenominational

pets

About us

Our names are Crissy and Thomas. Crissy is a pediatric nurse and Thomas is a former police officer and current first responder for 9-1-1. The thing we want most in this world is to have a family. We have been married for nine years, and we did fertility treatments for the first six of them. We were originally introduced in 2007 and over the next few years were introduced by a few more. We finally decided to give it a shot. We got married in November 2013, Over the next several years of medical intervention, treatments and one lost pregnancy it was discovered that Crissy had unexplained infertility. We still have the dream to start a family. We know that families are made in many different ways and we are hopeful that our family is still out there. We truly feel as though God has led us to adoption, and we hope and pray that this will finally be our opportunity to create our family.

Children

Letter to you

Dear Birth Mom,

We are so amazed and grateful for the choice you are making. God has made you a fearfully and wonderfully made woman.

We have explored many options in our attempt to create a family and truly believe that God has lead us to you and adoption. We have a miracle baby with God in Heaven and long to have one here on Earth as well.

Thank you so much for considering us as the people to adopt your child. Thomas and I know it must be a truly hard decision for you and we want you to know that should you choose us-- Your child will know the truly loving sacrifice you made. We have so much love to give and from the bottom of our hearts we thank you for considering us as the family for your child.

Crissy and Thomas

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Thomas's testimony

I have known that God made me to be a parent ever since I was a young man in my church assisting with Vacation Bible School and Sunday School at my church in Marble Falls. I have always felt an ability to connect with children and help them grow and learn. This intrinsic part of myself has continued to be a bright spark with guidance from God, my wife (Crissy), and my church. Our journey with infertility and the path that has led us to adoption has also lead us to a spiritual maturity that allows us to lean into God and put our faith in His plan for us. Ultimately, I pray daily for the child God has planned for my family and continue to put my trust in Him.

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Crissy's testimony

God has put on our hearts that we are to have a family. Over the last seven years I honestly believe that He has led us through our fertility journey to make us stronger and better parents and to teach us to be patient and follow His plan. Everything we tried fertility wise went wrong in some way, and was incredibly stressful on us, my body, our lives, and our marriage. Since discussing adoption, both Thomas and I have felt a sense of calm and peace, and a true sense of excitement. I very much feel that this was where God was leading us all along and I was just too stubborn to give in. Through our journey He has given us a more profound understanding of family that has only increased our longing to adopt a child and raise them in a Christ centered home.

about Thomas

I am easy-going and am told that I am always smiling. I focus on the positive and think the best of people because it is what I would want in return. I've lived in central Texas my whole life and have most of my immediate family in the area.

Two of my fur-babies got me a t-shirt for fathers day.

Yes, ADHD and I do have frequent squirrel moments.

One of Crissy's favorites

A lapful of snuggly puppies is a pretty frequent occurrence.

about Thomas EXTENDED FAMILY

My parents moved to central Texas in the late 70's and still live in the house I grew up inside. Although my parents did divorce in 2006, they are friendly and communicate with each other often. I have 4 siblings: Matthew (42), Bradley (38), Natalie (31), and Anna (27).

Thomas and his brothers, Bradley (Left) and Matthew (Right)

Thomas and Crissy with Matthew, Jo Anne, Andrew, and Kayla

Almost all of the central Texas family gathered for Thanksgiving in 2019

about Thomas work & education

I have two careers: 9-1-1 Telecommunicator and owner of a home inspection company. I have multiple licenses and certifications related to these fields, ranging from being a CPR Instructor to being licensed home and termite inspector.

about Thomas HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Even though I don't have a lot of spare time, I enjoy reading books of various genres and often get lost in a captivating storyline. I also love watching sports. Mostly football and baseball, but I can get into soccer and the Olympics.

about Crissy

I was born in Missouri and spent the first 10 years of my life on a dairy farm. My mom, brother, sister, and I moved to Texas when I was 11 and I have been here ever since! Fun Fact: I have had white streaks in my hair since I was 15!

Crissy and Jerzee

Snowmageddon!!

Crissy and Braylee

Crissy and friend Amanda at the annual crawfish boil

about Crissy EXTENDED FAMILY

My parents divorced when I was 10 and my brother and I were raised by my mom and my older sister. We are all very close! My mom lives on our property and cant wait to have grandkids to garden and bake cookies with. My sister is a career woman and my brother blessed me with three nieces and one nephew before he suddenly passed away this past summer. I have three best friends that I have had since I moved here and from them acquired 6 more "nephews" and one more "niece", my Goddaughter Megan.

Crissy and her mom

Crissy and Thomas' sisters

Crissy with her family

Crissy and her Goddaughter Megan

about Crissy work & education

I originally went to and graduated from culinary school with a degree as a Chef. I loved the nutrition part of it so I went back to school to become a nurse. I have been a pediatric nurse for over 15 years and also give cooking classes!

about Crissy HOBBIES & INTERESTS

I enjoy football and I am both a Kansas City Chiefs fan and an Texas A and M fan, but I LOVE baseball! I grew up on a softball field. I love my dogs, reading, sewing, cooking, and Thomas and I love going dancing and doing home improvement projects.

about our home

Our home is full of laughter is frequently recorded while one of our dogs (Usually Cooper) does something goofy and must be documented. We live on 2 acres in the country and the closest town is about 15 away, but that is another part that we love, it is quiet and we often are outside enjoying the trees and wildlife.

The day we bought and moved into our home.

Who knows what goofy thing I said or did, but at least Crissy finds me entertaining.

about our world

Our world revolves around God, family, and church. We are a part of a wonderful congregation at Generations Church and are grateful to have a church family that is so supportive and encouraging about the journey we have been on to grow our family. We also have a church life-group that is a strong faith-based foundation for us to voice our sadness during down times and celebrate during successes.