Michael & Tabatha “Tabby”

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Hi,

We are Michael and Tabatha and we are so happy you took a moment to review our profile.

I am Tabatha (Tabby). I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, but somewhere in me there was always a pull toward something wider. That curiosity led me to Costa Rica on a volunteer trip during college, where I met Michael. I was drawn to him almost immediately, the way he moved through the world: open to it, enthusiastic about it, always ready to say yes. That spirit matched my own. We've been saying yes together ever since, building a life in North Carolina rooted in adventure from hiking trails, new countries, and a home that always feels like a base camp for whatever comes next.

Adoption has always felt like it would be a natural part of my story. The family I grew up in wasn't defined only by blood, and that shaped how I understand love, something I understood as chosen, intentional, and given infallibly. I can't wait to share this world with our little one, to crouch down with them and name the bugs, to show them how to read a tree, to give them a sense of wonder about all the living, breathing intricacies around us and say: look how much there is.

I am Michael, originally from Long Island, but North Carolina raised me, and somewhere along the way I developed a love for the outdoors that never really let go. Whether I'm hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, or running, being outside is how I make sense of the world. But adventure isn't only wilderness for me; I thrive on exploring new places, music, culture, and anywhere I can find a good cup of coffee. That spirit has really defined mine and Tabby’s relationship. We are not afraid to put ourselves out into the world and stay open to what it has to offer, a mindset we continue to carry throughout our adoption journey. I can't wait to add another passenger to share in our adventures, and to show them everything this big, generous world has to offer.

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“I was drawn to him almost immediately, the way he moved through the world: open to it, enthusiastic about it, always ready to say yes. That spirit matched my own.” - Tabby

A young man and woman standing together in a park with a castle on a hill in the background. The man is wearing a light-colored jacket and dark pants, and the woman is wearing a maroon coat and jeans. They are smiling and have their arms around each other. The park has green grass, benches, trees, and a pathway, with a group of people relaxing on the grass in the distance.
A young man and woman embrace and smile on a sandy beach with the ocean and a blue sky behind them. Both are wearing jackets and boots.

About Us

Current State: North Carolina

Relationship: Married

Hobbies: Any adventure - hiking, biking, traveling, music, etc. - Wanting to experience life to the fullest

Michael & Tabatha are two adventure seekers who found the perfect match in one another

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A man and a woman taking a selfie at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, with the ancient amphitheater visible behind them.
Two smiling hikers, a woman and a man, standing outdoors in front of a steep, rocky mountain with a partly cloudy sky in the background. The woman is wearing a red jacket, beige pants, and black gloves, holding a water bottle, and the man is dressed in a blue jacket and brown pants with a backpack.
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“I can't wait to add another passenger to share in our adventures, and to show them everything this big, generous world has to offer.” - Michael

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