Dear Expectant Mother,
We can only imagine the emotions that you are
feeling and are truly touched by your selflessness
and bravery as you go through the adoption process.
Mike and I are honored that you are taking the time
to read more about us as and our aspiration to be
loving, nurturing and doting fathers. Our hope is that
as you learn more about our love for each other, and
family and friends, we can show you the dedicated
parents we will be.
Our home is one that is filled with affection, laughter
and devotion to one another. Since meeting six years
ago it has always been clear that we saw ourselves
being parents one day. After getting married, we
made it our priority to begin the adoption journey
and introduce a child into our family.
We look forward to further fulfilling our lives, along
with that of a child, through creating a strong
supportive household and a lifetime of beautiful
memories.
We couldn’t be more humbled that you are
considering us as parents for your precious baby.
Respectfully yours,
Chris & Mike
Mike and I met in 2009 and were quickly
drawn to each other. In our search for love, we
both had grown frustrated by coming across
men that showed a reluctance to settle down
and enter into a committed relationship. After
seeing the devotion that we each had for our
loved ones and our similar passions, we soon
fell in love and began to build a life together.
After dating for four years, Mike proposed to
me in San Francisco and we were married in
October 2014. Our wedding celebration was
easily the best day of our lives. It was made
special by our family and friends being
together to celebrate our commitment to each
other and the union of our two families that
was created through our vows.
We look forward to introducing a child into
our lives, and through doing so creating a
family filled with a lifetime of joyous
memories.
I grew up in a suburb of Boston to supportive parents who taught me the importance of acceptance and
compassion. Growing up as an only child, my parents and I were very close and open with one another.
Through family dinners, vacations and holidays, our thoughts and feelings were always shared freely.
Some of the most valuable gifts that my parents passed on to me were to show me the importance of having
insight into ones emotions along with providing me with a home filled with heart and laughter.
After graduating from the George Washington University in Washington D.C. with a Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology, I returned to Massachusetts and began working in healthcare and the human services. After
spending several successful years working in the recruitment industry, I moved on to a more robust human
resources position at a community health center, where I work presently. I quickly experienced
advancement within the health center due to my drive and passion for healthcare, and after two years
accepted the position of Human Resources Director. I love that I am given the opportunity to enrich
employees ‘ work lives on a daily basis, and assist individuals in reaching their true potential
professionally.
Mike was raised in a city in southern Massachusetts and grew up in a loving bilingual
Portuguese household. His parents, who immigrated to the US from the Azores,
instilled in Mike a strong work ethic and taught him the importance of loyalty and
empathy. At the age of ten, Mike’s brothers were born and he naturally stepped into
being a caregiver and role model for his younger siblings.
Mike earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the College of the Holy Cross and a
Law Degree from Northeastern University. After graduating, he became the Assistant
DA for a city close to where he had grown up then later pursued a career in family
law. For the past eleven years he has worked at a prominent Boston law firm and
recently was named Partner.
Mike’s ability to compassionately counsel individuals and successfully guide them
through the legal system has earned him the title of rising star within the legal
community. His prominence within Boston’s legal community has given him the
opportunity to serve on the board of directors for his former law school and the
GLBTQ Bar Association, and has allowed him to provide mentorship to many newly
appointed lawyers.
Don’t let the picture of Ziggy deceive you, this cat is 100% canine.
Ziggy is an exceptionally affectionate and gentle cat who loves being
around people. Some of his hobbies include playing fetch, curling up
with us on the couch, and begging for food whenever possible. He is
so loved by our friends and family that a Facebook page has been
setup in his honor, and when his birthday comes around his newsfeed
is filled with well wishes.
While Mike enjoys the gym and exercising, I prefer to break open a
book or try out a new recipe. In addition to these hobbies we have
many similar passions. We enjoy immersing ourselves in other
cultures by traveling the state, country and world, and have an
appetite for exploring new points of view and philosophies. Along
with travel, Mike and I have a passion for the arts. We frequently
attend the theater and go to art exhibits. We have both spent time
performing in the past, so love to fill the home and car with the sound
of our singing – for better or for worse.
Both of us are extremely fortunate to
have been raised by incredible
parents, and for having a large
extended family that live locally and
remain involved in our lives. The
holidays are always spent with
family and involve an
overwhelming amount of traditional
American and Portuguese cuisine.
Mike’s father is the cook in the
family and spends hours in the
kitchen preparing recipes that have
been passed down through the
generations.
Additionally, we consider our close
friends to be extended family. We
both have been privileged to take
part in several weddings. Mike is
the Godfather to two beautiful
children, and we regularly have
“family dinner” with friends who
have been an integral part of our
lives for years. Whether we are in
the kitchen entertaining or visiting
someone’s home, friends, their
children and even family pets are
gathered together celebrating bonds
that have been years in the making.
Mike and I live in a quiet and accepting community in Boston that is filled with many young
families and a great amount of diversity. We own a spacious condominium that is a short walk to
beautiful parks, museums and a thriving town center. Many of our neighbors, who are close
friends of ours, have children so our home is frequently filled with the sound of children’s laughter
and the pitter patter of feet.
We frequently spend time taking a leisurely walk around downtown shops, visiting dog parks
with friends, or taking a jog around a local pond or arboretum. Mike and I enjoy having a home
that is filled with life and loved ones so frequently have dinner parties and entertain. The heart of
our home is the kitchen and we love spending time preparing meals for ourselves along with
friends and family who have stopped by.
We are truly thankful that you have taken the time to read about our
lives, home and community. Even if you choose to take another path with
your child, we hope that we have impressed upon you how loving a
home we would create for your child and how committed Mike and I are
to be nurturing fathers.
We wish you all the best as you move forward with making such an
important decision, and hope that you give us an opportunity to learn
about you and answer any questions that you may have.
Sincerely yours,
Chris & Mike