Christine & John
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Hello.
We are Christine and John. We are really looking forward to raising a family and
becoming first time parents. For us, nothing could be more rewarding than nurturing,
loving, encouraging, playing, guiding, exploring and learning with a child. |
Us We
were introduced through a mutual friend, and had our first date on a rainy night.
We braved the elements for Chinese food at a local restaurant and hit it off right
away. We have always had easy conversation and lots of laughs. We have matching
values and similar life experiences that give us a strong connection. We
are a great team and can’t wait to be the ultimate teammates: parents! | 
A
Valentine’s Day walk on the beach at the New Jersey shore. Brrrr! |
Having
fun volunteering for Friday Night Fever, a social group for teens with disabilities | We
are an active couple and we enjoy socializing with our family and friends on the
weekends. We like working out together in our home gym. It is our time to connect
with and encourage one another. When the weather is warm, we love to hop on our
bikes and enjoy the outdoors. |
| We
especially enjoy biking through the wooded back roads near our home. We are big
music fans with eclectic taste – rock, blues and pop are our favorites. We like
listening to Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer and the Beatles. It
is not unusual for us to crank up the tunes and dance around the living room!
Live music is always a treat at local clubs and music festivals. We try to make
a yearly trip to the Austin City Limits Music Festival for great music and time
with John’s sister and family who live there. | 
A
concert at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas |
Relaxing at the family vacation home in Lake George, NY where we have fun
times boating, water skiing and swimming with John’s family every summer | 
Our Honeymoon in Venice, Italy where John indulged in Italian ice cream
morning, noon and night |
John
by Christine When I met John, the things that drew me to him were his openness,
generosity, and kindness. Just weeks after we met, he offered to pick me up at
the airport after a vacation with a friend. He not only met us at the gate, but
packed a picnic for us of some of my favorite foods. I knew then that he was a
keeper. Our relationship has grown into one of true friendship and partnership.
He makes me laugh with his silly comments and funny faces. He is a romantic and
continues to surprise me with little gifts, a home cooked meal or a funny card.
He will be a great role model for our children. | 
Driving
the boat on Lake George |
John
hitting the slopes on a ski bike in Colorado | John
is a man with great strength, perseverance and patience. When John was a teenager,
he was in a terrible accident that initially paralyzed him. John did not let his
situation knock him down. He worked tremendously hard and maintained a positive
attitude. His dedication paid off and he was able to walk in his high school graduation
just months later. With John’s spirit and drive, he now lives a full productive
life. He likes to ski, bike and boat. John is a family man who takes the
time to lend a hand or offer advice. When John’s sister and her children were
in need of a home, John took them in. He continues to be a father figure for his
niece and nephew. John is a computer software developer and works from home. He
is the family and neighborhood computer fixer. His hours are flexible which will
be great as we adjust to parenting. He is the love of my life and I know he will
be a wonderful father. |
Suited
up for a fast ride around the track at the NASCAR Driving Experience | 
Helping
nephew Matt look
sharp for the school dance |
Christine
by John Christine is my best friend and beautiful wife all rolled into one.
Our relationship is based first on a mutual respect for each other. Christine
is a giving and hard working person. She is always thinking of others and finding
a way to make them happy. So many people love Christine because she gives so much
of herself, and you always get back what you give. Christine chose an occupation
in pediatric physical therapy because she loves to work with children. She gets
such pleasure out of her job and is passionate about the children she works with.
It makes me smile to see her face light up when she speaks of the babies she treats
at work. Although she loves her job, we both agree that Christine will stop working
and be a full time stay at home mom. We can’t wait to get started. She
has always dreamed of motherhood. | 
Ready
to go kayaking in North Carolina |
On
a fall hike in New Mexico while visiting Christine’s aunt and uncle | I’ve
often heard, and agree with the philosophy that couples that play together, stay
together. This is true for Christine and me – we love to listen to music, bike
and exercise together. We look forward to becoming parents together too. Christine
has a great sense of humor. She has an easy going personality and sharp wit that
instantly endears you to her. She connects to children like Dr. Doolittle connects
to animals. She just knows how to speak in their simple terms and play with such
enthusiasm that they both have a great time. |
| Christine
is a great cook. My absolute favorite is her banana bread. She adds chocolate
chips to the standard recipe. It was the piece that sealed the deal for me. We
call it the “hook bread”. One bite and you’re hooked. | 
Christine
waterskiing in Lake George |
Cooking
Christmas Eve dinner at our house |
Home
and Community We live in a spacious town home in a semirural community in
New Jersey. Our baby will have his/her own room and plenty of space to grow and
play. We belong to the community pool and live next to the best sleigh riding
hill in the neighborhood. We have a huge state park just 10 minutes away
with a lake, playground, fishing, biking and picnicking areas. There are
several local farms close by for apple picking and pumpkin picking in the fall.
We look forward to the first trip to the Christmas tree farm as a family. During
the warmer months we can often look to the sky to see colorful hot air balloons
floating by. The local elementary school is just a few blocks away. | 
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Sleigh
riding hill just outside our house |
Family
and Friends Most of our immediate and extended family is local in New Jersey
and Pennsylvania. We both grew up with a large family network and we look forward
to providing that same sense of family for a child. Our family has already
been touched by adoption. We are fortunate to have two cousins who have created
their families through adoption. Our stepsister- in-law was also adopted. We feel
so lucky that we have the support and experience of our family to help us. | 
Nephew Liam is a big Longhorn fan, and always the ham of the family. |
Our
nieces Sarah and Emma “cookin” with play dough with Uncle John | 
Our
nieces Emma and
Sarah playing dress up |
John’s
family at the Lake George house. | 
Christine
and “matchmaker” Cathy enjoying some music at the Eric Steckel concert |
Aunt
Chris with nieces Emma and Sarah – daughters of Christine’s brother, David | 
John
gives niece Katy one of his famous bear hugs |
John’s
sister Polly and her grandson Chase live close by in Pennsylvania | 
John’s
parent’s 50th anniversary party at Lake George |
Christine’s
mother, brother, sister-in-law and nieces | 
Christine’s
dad and stepmom celebrating our engagement with us |
Our
relatives embrace adoption as a great way to build a family. |
Ready to go horse-back riding with Christine’s family in the Pocono’s |
Thank You
…for taking the time to read a bit about us. We would be honored to talk with
you or meet you. We plan to be open and honest with our child, and share his or
her adoption story with pride. 
Christine
& John
We can be reached at Friends in Adoption
toll-free at 1-800-844-3630 |
