Hi, we are Tomm and Tori! We are incredibly grateful that you are taking the time to learn about us, and we hope to have the chance to learn about you. We will do our best to show you our goofy, loving, and authentic selves, with the hope that you’ll feel like a part of our family and see us as part of your story.

We understand that the decision you are considering is equally courageous as it is challenging. But your bravery gives us the opportunity to build our family. Please know that no matter what you choose, we are praying for health and happiness for you and your child.

– Tomm & Tori

From early on in our relationship, adoption was something we talked about with genuine excitement since Tori’s cousins are all adopted! Our plan was to have biological children as well as adopt — as part of how we hoped to build our family.

Life, as it often does, had its own timeline. After over five years of trying to conceive and walking through the ups and downs of fertility treatments, we took a step back and decided, if adoption had always been part of our dream, maybe this was the moment to follow that path.

That decision instantly clarified our path forward — from realizing that the deepest desire in our hearts wasn’t just to have a child, but to become parents. To love, guide, and grow with a child who needs us, and who we need just as much.

We can see God’s hand in the timing of it all. What felt like a detour at first has become a deeply meaningful part of our journey. We believe that God’s plans are always better than our own, even when they unfold in unexpected ways. That belief gives us peace — and hope that the right match will come at the right time.

We are ready for this! We’ve done the work, had the conversations, and built a strong foundation of love and stability. We understand that adoption comes with complex emotions, and we’re committed to honoring your story and the story of your child with honesty, openness, and respect.

Tomm and Tori met 14 years ago in College Station, Texas. Tomm was out celebrating a friend’s engagement, and Tori was celebrating a friends 21st birthday. As Tori walked out onto the rooftop bar Tomm took notice, leaned over to his buddy and said, “I’m gonna marry that girl”, while pointing to the girl in the pink top, Tori. He struck up a conversation with her and her friends – a connection was immediately felt!

Tomm and Tori spent a lot of time together while both attending Texas A&M University, going to football games, studying together, and hanging out with friends. Once Tomm graduated and moved away for work, they made a long-distance relationship commitment for two years while Tori finished school. During this time they took turns visiting one another and getting to know each others families. Once Tori graduated, she took the leap and moved to be close to Tomm and they continued to grow in their love until when in 2017 they got engaged on their 6th anniversary.

Eager to take the next step into marriage, they planned and held their wedding later that year with all their family and friends!

Thank you for taking the time to read through our book and get to know us. We hope you see us as a fun and kind couple who have strong family bonds and the love and support to raise and nurture your child. Lastly, we’d like to share a few final thoughts with you…

Our promises to your child:
o Provide opportunities for education, adventure, creativity, and wonder
o Help develop their unique talents and interests
o Laugh with life’s joys and persevere through life’s challenges
o Teach them to be honest, generous, kind, self-respecting, and courageous

– Tomm & Tori