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Matthew & Lindsay are hopeful adoptive parents from Pennsylvania waiting to adopt a baby.

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Hello!
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our dreams to build our family through adoption. We understand that you are considering adoption, and admire your desire to do what is best for you and your baby. We believe there is no greater honor than to be entrusted with the care and love of a precious baby. Please know that as parents, we will do all in our power, every day, to prove ourselves worthy of this honor.

Our beginnings
We met at work in the fall of 1999 while enjoying some after-work activities with friends. Although Matt wanted to ask Lindsay out, he couldn’t because he was so busy earning his Master’s degree. The following summer during summer break, we joined a bowling league with two friends. Even though Lindsay was a terrible bowler, Matt finally asked her on a date. By the winter of 2001, we were engaged (much to the delight of the accordion player at our favorite Italian restaurant!). We were married in the spring of 2003, in the company of our family and friends. We consider it a small miracle that Matt remembered the wedding dance we learned. He did not step on Lindsay’s feet nor did he drop her when he dipped her at the end of the dance!

Why we want to adopt
Lindsay has known from an early age that it was highly unlikely she would be able to have biological children. After consulting with her doctors, we confirmed she is unable to bear children. Both of us feel we have a lot to offer as parents, and we considered various options to build our family. We decided that adoption was the best choice for our family. We have experienced adoption in our families, and we embrace it wholeheartedly. We even plan on adopting a second child in the future. We both have siblings, and appreciate the joy and companionship that comes from having a sibling. We want our children to share in that same joy.

Matt
I grew up as the youngest of three children. I have an older brother and sister, and my parents divorced when I was very young. By the age of 10, both of my parents had re-married, adding two step-brothers and a step-sister to my family. I am very close to my family and talk to them regularly on the phone and by e-mail and internet chat. My family is very supportive of our decision to adopt. My mom is itching to start making the baby a quilt.

I enjoy spending as much time with my nieces and nephews as possible. I like to attend their baseball and softball games when possible. We also play video games together, go to the Franklin Institute, and go to professional sporting events. My oldest nephew spends a weekend with us each summer.

I have a passion for sports, and was on my high school football and wrestling teams, as well as 2 years of college wrestling. These days, I like to stay active by playing in soccer and bowling leagues, as well as bicycling and golfing. I want to share my love of sports with my children, and I hope someday to coach my children’s sports teams.

Education is important to me, and I graduated college with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science. I am a software engineer and I enjoy the work I do. My job affords our family the financial security and the scheduling flexibility that is important for a growing family. I cannot wait to be a dad. Lindsay and I have much love and time to give, and we want more than anything to welcome
a child into our lives.

Lindsay
I am the oldest of three children. My sister, brother, and I had a happy childhood in our small, Indiana town. Today, we talk as often as we can. We’re currently planning to visit my sister Sarah, to watch snowboarding at the Winter X Games in Colorado.

I enjoy all of the activities the northeast has to offer: Philadelphia arts, Washington DC museums, and New York shows. From my original hobbies of playing the flute in the neighborhood symphony, and playing tennis, to my current hobbies of golf and dance lessons, there have been so many fun experiences. Hopefully one day, these hobbies will be enjoyed as part of “mommy & me” classes.

One of my favorite pastimes is watching sports with Matt. I leave the actual playing of team sports to him, because I had some funny bloopers on the company softball team. I am a fan of football, hockey, and college basketball. Another passion of mine is performing. Performing in two NFL halftime shows, Thanksgiving parades, and a Disney World parade was scary and exciting. You don’t forget the cheers from the crowds.

I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Computer Technology from Purdue University and a Master’s in Information Science from Penn State. I am currently a Systems Engineer. When we adopt, I plan to return to work part-time. I am blessed to have the kind of job that provides for my family and allows me the flexibility to spend more time at home with my children. As much as I enjoy my job, my greatest desire is to be a mom.

Our faith
Lindsay was raised in the Catholic faith, and Matt was raised in the Jewish faith. Our children will be raised celebrating both religions, and they will be taught to respect all cultures and religions. A Deacon and a Rabbi conducted our wedding, and we were happy to educate our families about both religious traditions. We participate in community service and charity events, such as the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. Since we do not share the same religion, these activities bring us together for a common cause. We hope to instill in our children the importance of giving to others and helping those who are less privileged.

Our home
We live in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our home is a 5 year old 2-story with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, so there is plenty of room for an expanding family. When we were house hunting, we thought the neighbors were running a daycare. There are at least 40 kids on our side of the street, so there will be plenty of friends for our child to play with. Several of our close friends live within the immediate area, and many of them have young children.

Our community is very child friendly. There are 3 parks nearby, plus Valley Forge National Park. Our town center also has activities on “First Friday.” On the first Friday of each month during the warm weather months, there are family oriented activities, including jugglers, bands, and comedians for the entire family to enjoy.

We share our home with two purrsistent and purrplexing cats. They are wonderful indoor pets, and have been great with the children that have visited our home.

Fun times
Some of the activities we enjoy together include golfing, bicycling, and travelling. We have been to London, Spain, Morocco, Brazil, Saint Thomas, Ireland, and the Bahamas. Hablamos y leemos un poco Espanol! We’ve also visited several states in the U.S. We can’t wait until our children are able to join us in our adventures. There is nothing better than seeing the world through a child’s eye.

We love the changing of the seasons and there’s no shortage of variety when wanting to make plans for a fun day out! We enjoy apple picking in the fall, barbecues and swimming in the summer, and skiing in the winter. We also enjoy visiting Longwood Gardens, which has a different display for each season. We look forward to teaching our children about the different trees and flowers. We love amusement parks. Every year, there is a company picnic at Hershey Park where there are plenty of rides, the kids learn how chocolate is made, and they get visited by a giant Hershey Kiss. Several of our friends also attend this event every year, which makes the event even more enjoyable.

One of the traditions we hope to continue with our children is a yearly camping trip to the Finger Lakes, New York region. We like the crisp, clean air of the mountains, and the clear starry night skies. Camping is definitely a great way to meet other people. We have met a lot of very nice people, from all walks of life. We’ve shared many interesting stories and fun experiences around the campfires.

Our families
Family is very important to us. Some of Matt’s family live in Long Island, New York, and we try to visit with them as often as we can, usually every 2 to 3 months. Matt has 12 nieces and nephews, ranging from age 4 to 12. The rest of Matt’s family live about 1 hour east of Orlando, Florida. We visit Florida once every year or two, usually around the holidays. It is usually too cold to swim in the ocean when we are there, but Matt’s parents own a pool. We look forward to the day when we are able to bring our child to visit Mickey Mouse and Shamu the Whale.

Lindsay has a large family, most of whom reside in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Her mother was one of eight children. Some have relocated to places such as Colorado, North Carolina, and Illinois. We visit Lindsay’s family at least once a year, usually at Thanksgiving or Christmas. We can’t wait until our child is able to join us on these trips.

Many of our friends have infants and young children. We know they will provide us with a great support network when we adopt. They are just as excited as we are that we are adopting.

Parenting
As parents, we believe in being actively involved in the education of our children. What children are taught in school is only a small piece of their education. It’s our responsibility to provide our children academic support and the proper moral and ethical values. We want learning to be fun, and we want our children to discover what subjects they enjoy the most. We will also encourage our children to participate in other activities, whether it be music, sports, arts, theatre, dance, or anything else their hearts desire. Exercise is important in a child’s life, and we will encourage as much outdoor activity as possible as a family, such as taking walks or biking together.

We will always provide for the needs of our children. We want to introduce our children to the possibilities that exist within them and the heights to which they can soar, loving and nurturing them along the way. We will do all we can to provide them with the tools they need to realize their dreams, and we will love them unconditionally, whether they are celebrating a milestone or facing a struggle in life.

Our promises & open adoption
We promise to welcome this child into our home and hearts forever. We will love and care for them and provide every opportunity we can to help them grow to be a healthy, happy and productive adult. Most importantly, we promise stability, acceptance, respect, and unconditional love.

We will share our child’s adoption story with them gradually over the years as they mature and are able to understand. They will always know how much you love them and how much care and devotion you put into your adoption plan. There are varying degrees of openness, and we are flexible and open to working out a plan that best suits everyone’s needs.

Thank you!
We are ready to be parents and look forward to sharing our love and life with a child. We hope you will consider us in your adoption plan. We realize this is the most important decision you will ever have to make, so we hope you find true peace as you decide what is best for you and your baby.

Matt & Lindsay

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We are open to any question you may have. Our adoption friend and advisor, Mary Lisa, will get you in direct contact with us. She has been a great source of support for us on our journey, and we know she will take great care of you on yours. We look forward to hearing from you!