Felipe & Christian
Are Hoping to Adopt a Baby
dear expectant mother
First, we want to thank you for taking the time to consider us as a potential home for your child. We have always known that we wanted to build a family, and we would never
take the opportunity to become parents for granted. As a gay couple, we understand that family does not always look like the picture we imagined growing up. More than anything, we want you to know that your child will be endlessly loved and surrounded by family and friends who will embrace and support them just as they have embraced and supported us. We will provide a home filled with love, consistency, stability, and encouragement. We also understand that your child may one day have questions about where they came from and about you. If you are comfortable, we hope to foster a relationship with you that allows those questions to be answered with honesty, love, and respect. We know this decision carries tremendous weight, and we want you to know that you will never be judged by us. Choosing adoption does not mean saying goodbye; we believe it can be a decision made from love and with your child’s best interests at heart. We hope that through our story and our profile, you have felt a connection with us and can see the loving home we hope to provide. Most importantly, we hope you can feel how deeply your child will be loved and cherished as part of our family.
Our Love Story
We first met in college as fraternity brothers, but quickly realized our connection was much deeper than friendship. Shortly after meeting, we began dating and started building a life together. As a gay couple, we faced challenges, particularly when coming out to our families. Over time, our families have come to accept, support, and love us for who we are. During our early years in Alaska, our relationship grew through our shared love of the outdoors. We spent summers hiking, fishing, and backpacking through the Alaskan wilderness, creating memories we still cherish today. Now, we enjoy life in Florida, trading the mountains for sunshine, springs, and beaches. We regularly take our canoe out to explore Florida’s natural beauty and spend our evenings enjoying live music. Florida has become our home, bringing us closer to family who are an important part of our lives and who we know will play a meaningful role in a child’s upbringing.
Our Home & Neighborhood
Our home is located just north of downtown Orlando in the city of Winter Park. This city was originally a winter escape for Northerners, but now has grown into a vibrant focal point for the arts, food, and cultural gatherings. Our neighborhood provides quick access to great parks, theaters, libraries, and are zoned for grade-A schools ranging from K-12. As well it is close to many state parks that we love to spend time with family at and canoe its beautiful natural springs. We have called this city our home for the last four years and hope to raise a family here surrounded by a welcoming community.
Our Family & Friends
Because we have both spent parts of our lives in different parts of the United States, our network of friends stretches from coast to coast and includes people from many different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. Our local friends here in Florida consist of lifelong friendships of more than ten years, many dating back to our high school years. Many of these friends have since started families of their own, and we look forward to growing alongside them and creating a close-knit community where our child can build lasting friendships and meaningful relationships. Our friends from Alaska also share in this vision and will be an important part of our child’s life. They will help introduce our child to the outdoors and the natural world, something that has always been an important part of our lives. Our friend groups span multiple cultures and beliefs as we as family believe that exposure to many different ways of life can help promote healthy and well rounded growth in our family.
Our Cultural Heritage
Christian grew up in a military household which valued discipline, responsibility and self-determination. His family embraces traditional American-Christian traditions, including Easter and Christmas. His family roots trace back to the Pacific Northwest and Southern Oregon, with much of his life spent in Alaska. Felipe grew up in Medellin, Colombia and has remained deeply connected to his Colombian heritage his whole life. He also has strong family roots in Central Florida, where he and Christian now live. Felipe’s family celebrates Latin traditions such as quinceaneras, Novenas, and Three Kings Day. Holidays and special occasions are centered around family, bringing everyone together to enjoy delicious food, music, dancing, laughter, and time together.
Fun Facts
Felipe
- Occupation:
- Structural Engineer
- Education:
- Bachelors in Science
- Favorite Food:
- Latin
- Hobby:
- Exercise and Gardening
- Sport:
- Soccer
- Tradition:
- Novena/ Trips to Colombia
- Vacation Spot:
- Greece
- Movie:
- Hot Rod
- Music:
- Jungle
- TV Show:
- The Office
- Animal:
- Bengal Tiger
- School Subject:
- Mathematics
- Book:
- The Alchemist
Christian
- Occupation:
- Behavior Analyst
- Education:
- Masters in Science
- Favorite Food:
- Ramen
- Hobby:
- Dungeon and Dragons
- Sport:
- Running
- Tradition:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Vacation Spot:
- Summit Mt. Fiji
- Movie:
- Inception
- Music:
- Jungle
- TV Show:
- Harry Potter HBO
- Animal:
- Great Horned Owl
- School Subject:
- Psychology
- Book:
- The Alchemist
Contact Felipe & Christian
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