JT & Marianna

We’re a loving family of three who love spending time together, making our daughter laugh, and creating a home that feels safe, warm, and full of love—and we’re excited to grow our family through adoption again.

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JT & Marianna

A letter to the birth parents

Dear Expectant Mama,

We want to start by saying thank you—for your courage, your love, and for taking the time to get to know us. It means so much that you are looking through our profile, and we feel truly honored to share a little piece of our lives and hearts with you. Our hope is that you

can get a sense of the love, joy, and faith that guide our lives.

We can only imagine the strength it takes to be where you are, and we want you to know how deeply we admire you. We are grateful for this opportunity to share our story, and we are so glad our paths have crossed in this journey.

With love,

JT and Marianna

Get to know...

JT

Worship/Young Adults Pastor & Musician

JT grew up in a charming small town in Virginia as an only child. His parents have been happily married for over 40 years and instilled in him strong values centered on family and God’s love. While he does not have siblings, JT has always been very close to his cousins and extended family, and family gatherings have always been a big and joyful part of his life.

JT has a creative and gentle spirit. He loves playing guitar, singing, and experimenting with new coffee recipes. His favorite foods include pasta, steak, and just about anything sweet.

He graduated from high school in 2016 and went on to attend Toccoa Falls College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Ministry Leadership.

Today, JT serves as the Worship and Young Adults Pastor at a thriving church, where he enjoys building meaningful relationships and serving others.

Marianna

Administrative Assistant & Creative Director

Marianna grew up in a small city in Virginia and comes from a big, loving Greek family. She has two brothers and three sisters, and family life has always been full of laughter, celebration, and togetherness. She is a proud aunt to two nephews and four nieces, a role that brings her immense joy and purpose. No matter where life has taken her, family has always remained one of her top priorities.

Faith is at the center of Marianna’s life, and she feels deeply blessed by both her relationship with God and her close-knit family. Her favorite season is fall, and she loves traveling just as much as she enjoys cozy days at home with a blanket and a cup of coffee. Her favorite foods include anything Greek, pasta, and brunch.

Marianna graduated from high school in 2014 and went on to attend Old Dominion University, where she studied Interdisciplinary Studies.

Today, she serves as the Administrative Assistant and Social Media Dream Team Leader at a thriving church. She is also the co-owner of a small business she runs alongside her niece, LuuMarr Naturals, which she enjoys as a creative and meaningful

endeavor.

Our Community

We live in a friendly, family-oriented neighborhood that’s full of charm and adventure. Parks, beaches, and museums are all just a short drive away, making it easy to explore and try new things together.

Our home is a two-story, four-bedroom space that we’ve been lovingly turning into our dream home. We love spending time in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, and we make sure to fill our days with laughter and fun.

With just over an acre of yard, there’s plenty of space to play outside, run around, and enjoy the fresh air. Right behind our house is a ranch with the friendliest horses, which makes every day feel a little bit like a countryside adventure.

One of our favorite pastimes is hopping on our golf cart to cruise to the neighborhood beach for picnics and sunsets—it’s simple, joyful moments like these that make our home so special.

We also share our home with our two fur babies, Milo and Meli, who are hypoallergenic Bengal kitties. These little bundles of energy are endlessly playful, love meeting new people, and are friendly with everyone—big or small. They bring so much laughter, snuggles, and fun into our home.

We are surrounded by family and friends who bring so much love, laughter, and joy into our lives. Family is such an important part of who we are. Marianna shares a special bond with her siblings, and it’s always a joy to see them together—supporting each other and sharing laughs. Our parents bring so much happiness into our lives, and seeing them as grandparents has added another layer of love and warmth that we truly cherish.

"Marianna is a steady, loving mom whose warmth is felt in the small everyday moments—where patience, humor, and care quietly shape their home that their daughter feels deeply safe in."

"JT is the kind of dad who’s fully in it—hands-on, calm under pressure, and always paying attention to the little things that make his daughter feel understood and safe."

"JT and Marianna are a steady, adventurous pair who move through life side by side—finding magic in everyday moments, caring deeply for their family, and building a home full of warmth and connection."