Bobby & Kristine

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Marriage Length

8 Years

Home State

Illinois

Denomination

Catholic

Pets

1

Children
Alexander

3 yr

About Us

We are a faithful couple who desire nothing more than to do Our Heavenly Father's will. We are fun, creative, outgoing and prayerful. We try to our best to serve God in many ways, always putting God and family first. We live life to its fullest and do so by embracing God's creation, living a healthy lifestyle, fostering healthy relationships, and engaging in adventures! We enjoy the beauty of simplicity and because of this we are always happy. 

We are looking forward to growing our family through any of the following adoption opportunities:

Type
Open , Semi-open , Closed
Gender
Any gender
Race
Any Race Bi-racial , Caucasian descent
Circumstances
  • Twins

Bobby's TESTIMONY

My faith in God has been at the center of my life since I was young. Growing up in a
loving family I was shown, thru education and by example what a life of faith is and how it
would help prepare me for the challenges in life that lie ahead. My parents were the primary
source of instilling faith in myself and my brothers. Though it has not always been easy, my
faith has provided great strength and courage in difficult times and has pushed me in times of
turbulence to do what is right and just and that has been a great source of peace in my life.
My faith has continued to be fostered and nurtured by my amazing wife Kristine, our
families which our near, and a community of faithful friends. We attend church daily, when
possible, but always weekly. We attend classes and groups hosted by our church to stay close
to God and continue to grow spiritually. God, spirituality and philosophy are big topics within
my family and whether at the dining table, relaxing on the back deck, or sitting in a recliner, we
often discuss different bible readings/teachings with current topics and how that relates to our
modern times. My wife and I continue to be active in our church where we acted as youth
group leaders, my wife sings for Mass and I am on our Parish Council Committee.
We continue to pray for God’s Will in our lives as it relates to our current family and
specifically what plans God has in store for our future family. We adopted our Son Alexander in
2020 and have been amazed at the blessing he has been to our immediate family but also to his
surrounding family and cousins. We have taught him about Jesus since his first day of life and
continue to be in awe of his love and attention of Jesus and his veneration of crucifixes and
images of Jesus. God has blessed our family in ways too numerous to count and we look
forward to sharing those blessings with those we encounter on the journey ahead

Kristine's TESTIMONY

My Catholic faith has been a very important part of my life. It is my life. Our daily lives
consist of putting God first in all things. We attend daily Mass as often as we can and pray daily
both alone and together as a family. I was raised Catholic and have strived to live out my faith
in all aspects. I have a close relationship with God and seek to do his will always. He is close to
me. In order to foster my relationship with Jesus I pray daily, attend mass about 4 to 5 times
per week and receive the sacraments as frequently as possible. I attend a yearly Women of
Christ conference which helps enkindle the fire as most retreats do!
I graduated from Ave Maria University with a degree in Theology. Afterwards I served as
a missionary with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) for three years. I
served on the college campus where I led bible studies, mentored students in the faith and gave
talks at conferences and events. After three years of service I took a position as Director of
Faith Formation for the Basilica of Saint Francis Xavier in Dyersville, IA. I ministered at that
church for three years before meeting my husband. Now, I serve our community by leading
bible studies and book studies. I share my talents by cantering at mass and helping out at
different parish functions such as the yearly Lenten fish fry’s. My husband and I were youth
leaders for three years and just recently stepped down from that position to focus on our
family.
We adopted Alex as an infant in 2020 and felt called to focus our attention on our family
unit. He was baptized one month after his birth and knows who Jesus is. In fact, Alex’s first
word was Daddy and his second word was Jesus. We read him Christian books and bible stories
and celebrate all the religious holidays. We have taught Alex how to pray and do so every day
before meals and bedtime. Most importantly, we try and teach him the love of Christ by our
example of love and service to one another.

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Our Christian Commitment

Kristine grew up in a Catholic home. She was led to Ave Maria University where she studied Theology. Afterwards, she joined FOCUS and was a missionary. She led bible studies & missions. Afterwards she worked as a Director of Religious Education for the church until she met Bobby.
Bobby also grew up in a Catholic home. His parents were the prime example of Christ for him. Bobby struggled in his faith journey as a young college student but had a powerful conversion at the age of 22 and has since never stopped striving for holiness. This desire to be close to Christ was the most attractive trait that his wife, Kristine, fell in love with.
Together, Bobby and Kristine, live out their Catholic faith by praying together, attending Church as frequent as possible, and volunteering in their parish. Bobby is on the parish counsel and volunteers. They were youth group leaders and Kristine cantors for their parish. She also leads two bible studies.

Vision For Raising A Child

Bobby and Kristine desired to be parents long before they ever met. The cross of infertility weighed heavily on their hearts. After four years of marriage they adopted Alexander. They knew that he was God's. Because of this gift and knowledge, they knew that they had to do everything in their power to make sure this baby knew how much He was loved by God. They talk to Alexander every day about their faith. They pray every night with Alex and because of this Alex was reciting prayers at the age of 2! Alex knows Jesus and talks to him everyday. They try to show God's love through their witness, reading scriptures, and embracing grace. If blessed with another child, they will have the same spiritual upbringing, centered on the truth, that through our Baptism we are all adopted sons and daughters of God and loved beyond all measure.

ABOUT Bobby

Bobby is a gentle soul yet strong in mind and body. He loves being active and enjoys activities such as coaching football and baseball, exercising, riding bikes, hiking, and sports. He has always been a terrific uncle to his 20 nieces and nephews. Now, as a father, he focuses on being the best dad to his son by gently guiding him in the right direction. He is playful and fun and enjoys making others laugh. He works as a lender in his hometown bank which leaves him with plenty of time to spend with Alex and his wife, Kristine. They enjoy being together. They enjoy going on bike rides and long walks and just relaxing in their backyard. Bobby helps the family to remain centered on God through prayer and by his example of Fatherly love. He is a blessing to his family and community as he is always there for anyone who needs help.

EXTENDED FAMILY

Bobby is one of three boys. They are best friends. His brother's married beautiful Christian women who have been blessed with many children. Bobby and his brothers live in the same town as their parents and spend as much time together as possible. They enjoy celebrating holidays and birthdays together. They all attend the same church and have a large faith community. Bobby and Kristine's adopted son, Alex, is blessed to have so many cousins who love him to bits! 

WORK & EDUCATION

Bobby attended Rockford College and majored in Business. He has works as a Lender and is Vice-President of his bank. He is successful in line of work and is appreciated by many.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Bobby enjoys coaching football and baseball. He's very active and loves to try new things. His hobbies include, golf, hiking, exercising, spending time with family and playing sports. He enjoys building and fixing things. He loves learning new things and listens to spiritual and empowering podcasts in his spare time. However, he is most interested in his relationship with God, knowing that, ultimately, his joy comes from Him.  

ABOUT Kristine

Kristine grew up on a small farm in Northern Illinois. She is one of six children. She was raised in a Catholic home with amazing parents. She learned the good lesson of hardwork at a young age and doesn't take anything for granteed. She is grateful, easy-going, friendly, and funny. Christ is at the heart of her life. She knows how blessed she is to have been chosen to be a mother to her adopted son, Alex, and lives each day trying to be the best for him.  

EXTENDED FAMILY

Kristine is from a large famiy of 8. Her parents live about 30 minutes from Bobby and Kristine. Two of her brothers live in Ohio with their families. She has 8 nephews and 1 niece on her side of the family. Her family is close. They are quick to forgive and love spending time with eachother. Christ is the center of their family. They help to build each other up and are always there for eachother.

WORK & EDUCATION

Kristine graduated from a Catholic High School and then attended Ave Maria University in Naples, Fl. where she studied Theology (religion). She became a missionary with FOCUS, The Fellowship of Catholic Univeristy Students, for three years. She mentored students, led bible studies, and gave retreats. Afterwards, she worked as the Director of Religious Education in Dyersville, IA until she met her husband, Bobby. She now works as a Sales Paralegal for a Realestate Attorney out of Chicago. She is blessed to work from home as her primary role is MOM! 

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Kristine enjoys having FUN! She appreciates all that God has blessed her with from the awe of nature to her good sense of humor thus, she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends and family. She enjoys hiking, taking long walks, reading good spiritual books, and recently taken up golf and tennis. In her spare time she enjoys playing piano, singing, and painting. Her greatest interest is in fostering her relationship with her spouse and son, Alexander, and of course, Jesus.

Alexander

Alexander turned three! He is energetic, funny, and smart. He loves trains, firetrucks, and tractors. His favorite show is Blaze and the Monster Machines. His favorite prayer is the Hail Mary. He prays before every meal and loves going to church and recieving God's blessings. His first word was daddy and his second word was Jesus. He makes his mommy and daddy laugh everyday but also keeps them on their toes. He is loved by all!

ABOUT OUR HOME

Kristine and Bobby live in the town that Bobby grew up in. It is a small town that has an amazing community. They live in a comfortable home that is full of love and grace. Bobby and Kristine renovated the house that his father grew up in. It took them 2 years to complete. They put a lot of love and hardwork into making it a beautiful home for their future family. They are in walking distance to three parks, the library, the waterpark, recreation center, and church. Although there are many wonderful qualities about their home, the best part is that they are close to family. 

ABOUT OUR WORLD