Heartfelt Stories from Our Adoptive Families

Christi’s expertise and support were indispensable in navigating the intricate journey of adoption. As a couple committed to adopting a child, we were initially overwhelmed by the myriad of agency choices and emotional complexities. However, Christi’s guidance became our beacon of hope.

We embarked on our adoption journey with Christi seeking clarity and direction. In our first educational meeting, she provided comprehensive insights into the adoption landscape, laying the groundwork for our path ahead. Shortly after the first meeting, Christi had meticulously crafted our Personalized Adoption Report, with agency recommendations tailored to our preferences, values, and aspirations.

Thanks to Christi’s expertise and timely guidance, we were swiftly accepted into an agency. Though the process of obtaining background checks and creating our profile book took some time, Christi’s support remained unwavering throughout. While our agency handled the profile book creation (Christi does offer this service as well), Christi offered assistance with editing, tone, and picture choice, demonstrating her commitment to our journey.

In just three months after meeting Christi, we found ourselves eagerly awaiting parenthood, buoyed by Christi’s encouragement and guidance. Each case we received was meticulously reviewed by Christi, who offered invaluable insights and opinions about whether to accept. After only four months as “waiting parents,” our dreams materialized as we welcomed a beautiful baby boy into our family. The speed of our journey was a true testament to Christi’s instrumental role.

What truly set Christi apart was her ability to transform daunting research into a clear, actionable plan. Before we met Christi, my husband and I often found ourselves drowning in information overload as we researched our many questions about adoption—which of the hundreds of agencies was right for us? What were the costs? How would we do right by an adopted child? We had found a great deal of conflicting and incomplete information on the internet. However, Christi’s calm demeanor and structured approach streamlined the process, making every step feel manageable.

Beyond her wealth of knowledge, Christi’s unwavering support and level-headed guidance were our pillars of strength during emotionally taxing decisions. She provided reassurance and perspective when we needed it most, offering clarity amidst the storm of uncertainty.

In essence, Christi made the seemingly insurmountable journey of adoption feel surprisingly manageable. Her expertise, empathy, and commitment to our success were invaluable, transforming what could have been a daunting ordeal into a journey filled with hope and purpose.

-Elise & Mike