Mary & Lucas
We want to thank you for visiting our page and taking time to get to know who we are both individually and as a couple. We cannot begin to understand what you may be going through right now but want you to know that we think about you and pray for you daily. We pray that as you navigate this important decision in your life, you find peace, strength, and comfort knowing that God is with you through every step of the way. We promise to everyday love unconditionally, provide for, encourage, and listen to your baby. As a mother myself, I can only imagine the love and selflessness that it requires to consider making a plan for your child’s life.
We have been married for 6 years and due to a preexisting medical condition, IVF is the only way my husband and I can conceive a child. Thankfully our son, Jude was successfully conceived in vitro and he has been the biggest blessing and love of our life. Our subsequent attempts for more children have not worked out and we are ready to expand our family through adoption. We have so much love to give and share and believe God’s plan for us is to adopt. My husband would describe me as a loving mother who puts my son’s needs first, as well as a thoughtful and compassionate daughter, sister and friend. When I think of my husband, he is a role model for our son and always puts his family as the priority in his life. As a couple we are hardworking, adventurous, and most importantly loving parents who value family and God above all else.
Even if you do not feel that we are the right family for your child, know that we will continue to pray for you through this journey. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us.
Things We Can’t Wait to Do as a Family
Play Hide & Seek | Read Goodnight Moon | Eat Mexican & Italian Food | Travel to Greece and Mexico | Go to the beach or anywhere with snowy mountains | Visit the Natural Science Museum | Celebrate Halloween & Christmas | Teach him or her how to play soccer and football | Cheer on the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Baylor Bears | Sing “Let It Go” | Watch The Lion King | Bake fresh blueberry muffins | Make homemade pasta & pizza
Our Son
Jude is our thriving, joy filled little boy who just celebrated his second birthday in July. Jude excels in his school, where he has captured the hearts of his teachers and made many friends with whom he enjoys playing. He is extremely charming and curious, always ready to explore a new museum or try playing a new game. Everyone who meets Jude first notices how adorable he is, then remarks on what a sweetheart he is and how he is the first to share a toy or smile.
Our Pet
Our beloved pug, Lucy loves our son and all other children and is eagerly awaiting a new brother or sister to love. Jude and our pug Lucy love and play like brother and sister.
Our Home
Originally built in the late 70’s, our home and backyard have been fully renovated and remodeled to create a cozy and child-friendly layout. The guest house in the back is perfect for our regularly visiting friends and relatives. We have carefully designed our home for a curious and energetic two-year-old and are more than ready to add more children to the mix. We have put our hearts into this house to make it our family home.
Our Hobbies
- Enjoying Asian cuisine with family in Chinatown
- Physical Fitness
- Exploring new restaurants or coffee shops
- Celebrating birthdays or the holidays
- Attending concerts
- Visiting art museums or exhibits
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Skiing
- Spending quality time with friends and family
- Hiking
- Planning trips/travel
- Attending charity functions together
Our Extended Family
We are blessed to come from very close-knit families, and we’re fortunate that both of our families live in Texas. From Houston, to Austin, Beaumont and Lubbock. Our Italian heritage brings us together for many large family gatherings, fostering strong support among siblings and cousins.
Thankfully our Lubbock family regularly visits the Houston area, and we make the trip up north to keep Jude well acquainted with his grandparents and aunt who adore our little boy. There are many things that we appreciate about our families but the most important is the unconditional love we have for one another, and we will show to any children we are blessed with.
How We Met
We met through mutual friends that introduced us. Who knew a chance meeting would lead to a bond that would lead to marriage. After a courtship of three years, we celebrated our love with a wedding that included all our family, some even traveling to Texas from overseas, as well as a multitude of friends.
What Adoption Means to Us
The gratitude and love that we feel for any mother who would place their child for adoption is not something I can put into words. This is the ultimate selfless act that is driven by love and truly puts the best needs of the child first, and we would be eternally grateful to this mother.
We are very excited to be starting our adoption journey and we have faith that a child will be matched to our family. While the process takes considerable time and sacrifice on the birth mother’s part, there is no greater gift for a family than the honor of raising an adopted child.
5 Things About
Mary
Volunteered with K-9 Angels Rescue.
Been a Registered Nurse for 13 years and counting.
Bronze Membership with the Houston Club Pet Set Young Professional Group.
Undefeated varsity singles tennis player during my senior year of high school.
Winner of the 10-20 Boutique modeling competition and featured in a commercial for the store, which aired for four years.
5 Things About
Lucas
Volunteer for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – 14 years and counting
Second place for Rookie of the Year on the Parade Committee for the Live Auction Donation while serving on the Parade Committee for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Attends monthly Italian brunches with extended family on Sundays.
First place winner of the Italian family cook-off, 2015 hosted by Nundini’s restaurant.
A very experienced snowboarder due to his time spent on the snowboarding team in high school.
Get In Touch with Mary and Lucas
If you think we might be the right match for you and your child, we’d love to hear from you! You can send us a message online or call our agency, Adoption Advocates, at (512) 477-1122 / (800) 966-HOPE to get connected.
