Christian Adoptions Alliance

Thomas & Crissy

Marriage Length

11 Years

Home State

Texas

Denomination

Nondenominational

Pets

Children

None

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.

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

Type

Open , Semi-open , Closed

Gender

Any gender

Race

Bi-racial , Caucasian descent , Hispanic descent , Native American descent

Circumstances

Twins
Multiples

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.

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.

Letter to you

Our Christian Commitment

I came into salvation at a church women’s dinner in 2016. I went on an invitation from my “sister-in-law” Kristina Bell. I was not feeling like I wanted to go. I had cancelled a lot on her, so I went anyway. Once the presentation started several members of the church were involved showing terrible times in their lives. I cried through the whole thing. When Pastor Tammy asked people to come to the front and speak the sinner’s prayer, I went. I felt a wave of calm come over me. I went home that night and told my husband what had happened, and I told him what I had felt and that I wanted to start going to this church- I felt like I fit in there. That night I knew that I wanted to do whatever I could to make sure I would one day see my daughter in Heaven. We joined the church, the first I had joined as an adult, and the first I have attended regularly since I was a child. I love Generations and was baptized there on February 26. 2017. I belong to the Glitter Womens Group at church, as well as I attend bible studies.. My husband and I are greeters once a month in the church lobby, we belong to a small group that meets every other week, and I am also the Chef for class 101 at church.– Crissy

I came into salvation when I was 14 years old and attending a church youth camp. During praise and worship I felt and overwhelming feeling of love and desire to commit myself to Christ and be saved. I belong to the Mens group at church, I also participate in the mens bible studies.- Thomas

Vision For Raising A Child

God has put on our hearts that we are to have a family. Over the last seven years We honestly believe that He has led 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, our bodies, our lives, and our marriage. Since discussing adoption, we have felt a sense of calm and peace, and a true sense of excitement. We very much feel that this was where God was leading us all along and we were 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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

Chef

Nurse

Nurse with coworkers

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.