State We Live in: Florida
Our Religion: Christian
Stay At Home Parent: No
Our Age Preferences: Newborn-3 Months
Our Gender Preferences: Either Gender
Our Race Preferences: Any Race, African American, African American/Hispanic, Asian, Caucasian, Caucasian/African American, Caucasian/Asian, Caucasian/Hispanic, East Indian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Native American
Sibling Group: Yes
Oldest up to 2 years
Open to Twins: Yes
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Call or text Lifetime Adoption at 1-800-923-6784.
A sunny hello from Michael and Lindsay in Florida!
We lead a fairly simple, but enjoyable life on the Nature Coast with our daughter. We are honored to share more about us and the life we’d love to share with your child or children. We want you to know how much we value the thought you are putting into with making this plan for your child(ren)’s future. It means so much to be considered as an adoptive family for your little one(s). We have so much respect for what you’re going through.
Our hope is to grow our family and also build a meaningful connection with you, if that is also your desire. We’re excited about adopting! We dream about welcoming another child into our home filled with unconditional love, laughter, and security. In our family we love the everyday moments, like nightly dinners around the table, bedtime stories, as well as holidays, vacations and ultimately helping our children grow into who God uniquely created them to be. Most of all, we cherish the opportunity to love deeply, to nurture faithfully, and to create a life where our children always knows how treasured they are. We would truly love the opportunity to get to know you–your heart, your story, and what you want most for your child(ren). We would be humbled to come alongside that story.
About Us
Our great love story doesn’t go back too long ago. We both relocated (from Georgia and Pennsylvania) around the same time, but our paths didn’t cross until after almost a year of us living in different cities in Florida. We matched on a dating app and had our “first date” the day we matched. After Michael proposed in January 2022, we were married exactly one year from our first date.
Our desire to grow our family began as soon as we were married. After two years without success, we felt God leading us toward adoption, but we sensed it was not time yet. During that time, Lindsay had a miscarriage and we worked with doctors to try to figure out why she couldn’t carry a pregnancy. Through it all, we felt God was calling us to start the adoption process. This whole journey has deepened our faith and trust in Him. We believe this is part of a bigger story—one where your child will grow up knowing that their story has always been rooted in love and faith.
Our favorite thing to do is swim in our pool or just snuggle on the couch with a movie or a TV series. We also enjoy kayaking, traveling to Pennsylvania to visit Lindsay’s mom and taking drives to see the waterfalls, hosting friends at our home, going for ice cream at our favorite local place, and serving together at church.
About Lindsay... from Michael's Point of View
Lindsay has a way of making people feel safe, valued, and deeply cared for from the moment they meet her. Her kindness shows in the little things—offering encouragement, listening without judgment, and simply being present.
She enjoys long talks with her mom, relaxing by the pool, cooking and baking for others, and serving in our community through church and Elle’s school. She also works remotely as a Program/Project Manager and teaches in kids’ ministry, where she pours love into every child, helping them feel seen, included, and valued.
At home, that same love shines as an incredible mom to Elle. She is patient, nurturing, and intentional—always making time to listen, guide, and celebrate her. Their relationship beautifully reflects Lindsay’s heart.
Lindsay doesn’t just say she cares—she lives it daily. She will instantly share her whole heart and love with our future child(ren). Lindsay already can’t wait to share family recipes, go on road trips, and teach what life truly is about with our children, just like she does with Elle.
About Michael... from Lindsay's Point of View
Michael has a kind heart and gentle spirit. His time in the military strengthened his character and deepened his compassion, teaching him perseverance, humility, and selflessness—qualities he shows Elle and me every day.
He now works as a supply chain manager in the utilities sector, faithfully providing a stable and secure home. No matter how busy life gets, he prioritizes his family and brings joy into our home with his humor and playful nature.
As a dad, Michael is present, patient, and intentional. Whether praying at bedtime, celebrating milestones, or modeling God’s love, he leads with steady faith and quiet strength that brings peace and security.
He serves others naturally—at church, in our community, and at home. I am deeply grateful for the love and stability he brings to our family. Any child welcomed into our home will be deeply loved and supported by him.
Michael looks forward to sharing life’s simple joys—time at the driving range, video games, and fishing—and passing on his faith, love, and values.
Our Family
Michael’s daughter, Elle, is 10 years old with a big heart and a side of spunk. She enjoys playing piano and clarinet, singing in our kids’ ministry worship group, swimming, and ballet. Elle has a lot of love to bring to her future sibling(s).
Every evening we sit down together for dinner and talk about our day. We prioritize church, schoolwork, and clarinet or ballet practice during the week. On Mondays, Michael’s mom and his uncle come to our house for family dinners.
Our extended family is as close as 15 minutes (Michael’s mom and uncle) and as far as 7 hours (Michael’s extended family in Georgia) and 14 hours (Lindsay’s mom and extended family in Pennsylvania). Both of our families are extremely supportive of our adoption journey. Every person that knows we are adopting is praying for us, you, and your child(ren).
We can’t wait to have another little one to join us for random weekend (or even day) trips to the beach, traveling for Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends in Pennsylvania to hike and view the waterfalls or walk through historic places, making family recipe pasta sauce and Christmas cookies when they’re old enough, and creating our own traditions as our family grows.
Our Home in Florida
Our home is a comfortable and cozy 3-bedroom single story house with family pictures hanging all around. It is positioned in a neighborhood with a combination of retirees and families with younger children. Our home is close to Elle’s current and future schools. Our current guest room will be converted to our nursery while our office/Elle’s playroom gets made over to include a “Murphy bed” for when Lindsay’s mom visits from Pennsylvania or other family visits. We have a backyard that is lined with trees. Our favorite part of our home is our lanai and caged-in swimming pool. Hosting friends and family in our outdoor space is always enjoyable.
Our neighborhood is only a short drive to our church, shopping, and farms we like to visit in the fall. While we don’t live on a farm, we routinely see wild turkeys, ducks, chickens, and even peacocks run through our backyard. We truly have the best of both worlds — city and farm.
Our Promise to You and Your Child(ren)
There are no words strong enough to fully express the gratitude and love we already feel for you. Choosing a future filled with opportunity and love for your child(ren) reflects a strength that we deeply admire and will never take for granted. We believe with all our hearts that God is present in this story. Scripture reminds us that “every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17), and your child(ren) is truly that—a precious gift. We believe God is writing a beautiful story through you and your baby, and through us.
Please know that your child(ren) will always know how deeply they are loved. You will be honored in our home, spoken of with tenderness and respect. We promise to raise your child(ren) in a home rooted in God’s love, to teach them His truth, and to guide them to walk in faith, kindness, and purpose.
We promise to care for them with patience, joy, and unwavering devotion. We will celebrate who they are, encourage their dreams, and stand beside them in every season of life. They will grow up surrounded by love and supported in every way. We are forever grateful that you would entrust us with such a precious gift.
We’d love to talk or answer any of your questions. Please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.
More About Michael
Education: Associates
Profession: Retired Air Force and Supply Chain Management
Stay-At-Home: No
Racial Background: Caucasian
His Favorites:
Food: BBQ
Season: Summer
Vacation: Theme Parks
Color: Blue
Movie: Star Wars
Weekend Activity: Swimming Pool and Driving Range
State to Visit: Pennsylvania
More About Lindsay
Education: Associates
Profession: Program/Project Manager
Stay-At-Home: No
Racial Background: Caucasian
Her Favorites:
Food: Italian or Sushi
Season: Fall
Vacation: Washington DC or beach
Color: Pink/Orange
Movie: P.S. I Love You
Weekend Activity: Mini Golf and Ice Cream
State to Visit: Pennsylvania...of course! (my mom lives there)
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More About Our Family
Our Pets
We have 4 friendly pets who are great with kids! Our dog, Brielle, is a sweet Maltipoo who loves to spend summers at Lindsay's mom's house. Our cats are Sassy, the Ragdoll-Maine Coon mix, Paisley, the Calico, and Sofie, the Maine Coon mix. Paisley and Sofie routinely “cat around” the pool cage, chasing lizards and chirping at birds. Paisley loves a good sunbathing session and meets us at the door like a puppy most days. Sassy is our most affectionate critter, always looking for someone to love on her (although all of our pets love people and attention too!).
Our Volunteer Roles
Lindsay is President of the Parent Teacher Organization at Elle's school, so of course Michael happily volunteers at every event. Our favorite PTO event every year is the annual trunk-or-treat. We have made a pirate ship that included a board across a blue tablecloth to "walk the plank" to candy, Alice in Wonderland tea party, Harry Potter-theme, and most recently, Wizard of Oz. We usually plan our theme one year in advance!
We both also serve at our church in many capacities. One of our favorites is Service Saturday with Elle. As a family we serve with other members of our church helping our community or our mission partners doing anything from cleaning up our local Pregnancy Center's property to packing shoeboxes for Christmas gifts for kids in underdeveloped countries.
We serve in our Kids' Ministry every Wednesday teaching kindergarten and every Sunday morning teaching kindergarten and 1st grade. Some days we are extra blessed and get to rock babies during our second service in the nursery.
God calls us to be in community and to serve each other well. Our prayer is Elle and our future child(ren) learn from our example.
Our Faith and Values
We are Southern Baptist, and our faith is the foundation of our home and marriage. We strive to live out the roles God has given us, supporting and loving each other in a way that honors Him. Our marriage is very important to us, and by keeping it strong and united, we’re able to create a secure, loving home for Elle and any future children.
Michael leads our family in faith with care and intention, while Lindsay recently made a career change to work from home so she can spend more time being present for Elle and future child(ren).
Faith is part of our everyday life. We enjoy doing devotions and reading the Bible together as a couple and as a family. Each night, we pray with Elle before bed and then we pray together as a couple. It’s important to us that our home feels peaceful, supportive, and grounded in God’s love.
Together, we are committed to building a home centered on love, faith, and time spent together.
Our Parenting Philosophy
We believe that parenting is one of the greatest gifts and responsibilities God can entrust to us. At the center of our home is a desire to love our children the way Christ loves us—with patience, grace, consistency, and truth. We want our children to always know they are deeply loved, not because of what they do, but because of who they are.
We are committed to raising our children with strong biblical values, teaching them kindness, respect, honesty, and compassion. Our goal is to guide, teach, and restore. We want our children to learn responsibility while always feeling safe, supported, and secure in our love.
Parenting is a journey of learning, growing, and leaning on God’s strength. When we make mistakes, we want to model humility and ask for forgiveness, showing our children that grace is something we both give and receive.
We are committed to creating a home filled with encouragement, laughter, faith, and unconditional love—a place where our children feel safe to grow, ask questions, and become exactly who God made them to be.
In Closing
Although we have not met you, we hope our website has told you a little bit more about us. We feel so blessed for all the Lord has given us. We pray that we can soon add another child(ren) to our home. Our hearts desire is to provide a safe and loving home with lots of family and friends to surround and cherish your child(ren) that we will be blessed to love. We are praying for you daily as you make this decision.
Love and Prayers,
Michael and Lindsay