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About

Bill

Age: 32

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Lindsay

Age: 33

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Preferences for a child

Age: Newborn to 1 year of age, 1 to 3 years of age, 4 to 7 years of age

Gender: Either

Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian (Full), Caucasian (Half)

Special Needs: Open to discussion

Basic Info
Bill

Age: 32

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Denomination: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Lindsay

Age: 33

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Denomination: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Work & Education
Bill

Education: Doctor of Dental Medicine

Profession: Dentist

Lindsay

Education: Bachelor's of Music Education

Profession: Elementary Orchestra Teacher

Post-Adoption Relationship

Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.

Semi Open (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement

Environment

Country: USA

State: Iowa

Parent Relationship: Married

Parent Neighborhood: Rural

Parent Years Together: 1 to 5 years

Parent Residency: House

Parent Pets: Cat

Children At Home: No children

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual parents

Preferences for a child

Age: Newborn to 1 year of age, 1 to 3 years of age, 4 to 7 years of age

Gender: Either

Multiple Children: All

Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian (Full), Caucasian (Half)

Special Needs: Open to discussion

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Adoption Service Provider

Adoption Associates, Inc.

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About Us
This year we traveled to Italy (Lindsay's first time overseas!). We love visiting new places, exploring cities and national parks, wandering in nature, and learning about history and culture. We never run out of things to talk about on the way!
This year we traveled to Italy (Lindsay's first time overseas!). We lo...
Bill is a dentist, and works with his brother, Ben, who lives with his family across the street from us. They love what they do! Bill chose dentistry because he knew it would provide for his family and allow him time to spend with them.
Bill is a dentist, and works with his brother, Ben, who lives with his...
When Lindsay's elementary orchestra students ask her if she has kids, she tells them yes, 150 of them! She loves her orchestra students and her job, but looks forward to being a full-time mom someday.
When Lindsay's elementary orchestra students ask her if she has kids,...
We were dating when Lindsay received news of metastatic breast cancer. Bill never even flinched and we were married four months later. Treatments took a toll, which is why adoption is the way we hope to bring children into our family.
We were dating when Lindsay received news of metastatic breast cancer....
We spend our evenings (and also often over breakfast) defeating Voldemort, saving the world playing Pandemic, and competing in various card and board games together and with friends.
We spend our evenings (and also often over breakfast) defeating Voldem...
Lindsay is the messy one in the family. She likes creative projects, digging in the dirt in the garden, baking, climbing rocks, and finding adventure in simple things.
Lindsay is the messy one in the family. She likes creative projects, d...
Bill is our
Bill is our "Mr. Clean." He follows Lindsay around cleaning up after h...
We are really close to Bill's mom, actually right across the street! She has a special gift for warming people's hearts through delicious food and desserts.
We are really close to Bill's mom, actually right across the street! S...
We rarely miss a birthday, holiday, or Sunday afternoon with our across-the-street family. Bill's other three siblings send pictures and texts almost daily from Italy, Texas, and Utah.
We rarely miss a birthday, holiday, or Sunday afternoon with our acros...
Lindsay's dad is very handy and is always helping with some house project. Lindsay's mom likes to be active, sew & crochet, and makes sure everyone has fun! We see them several times a year at our house and theirs in Idaho.
Lindsay's dad is very handy and is always helping with some house proj...
Every summer, Lindsay's family converges for a family reunion of backyard adventures, tie-dying, inner-tubing, and cousin fun. Lindsay's three older sisters have lots of kids, and her younger brother and sister haven't started their families yet.
Every summer, Lindsay's family converges for a family reunion of backy...
Whenever he can spare a moment, Bill grabs a guitar and noodles as he develops and produces his own music. He can often be found on Sunday afternoons napping with his favorite guitar ;).
Whenever he can spare a moment, Bill grabs a guitar and noodles as he...
Lindsay's true love is Bill, but her first love was the cello. She plays in the local symphony orchestra, teaches private lessons in our home, and loves making music with friends.
Lindsay's true love is Bill, but her first love was the cello. She pla...
Everybody loves Harvey, our sweet, fluffy, ragdoll kitty. He is a true lap-cat, who loves unending belly rubs, treats, and sunning on our screened porch.
Everybody loves Harvey, our sweet, fluffy, ragdoll kitty. He is a true...
Our faith in Jesus Christ is central in our family, and strengthens our marriage and hope.
Our faith in Jesus Christ is central in our family, and strengthens ou...
Our house in Iowa.
Our house in Iowa.
We love to be outdoors! When we're not huffing and puffing up a mountain, Bill likes to take landscape photos and Lindsay tries to figure out what birds are singing.
We love to be outdoors! When we're not huffing and puffing up a mounta...
We are pretty calm people who just like to be together. Our favorite thing to do together is talk about everyday life and how we're learning and growing.
We are pretty calm people who just like to be together. Our favorite t...

Letter

Hi from Lindsay and Bill
Hello!

It's going to get better.


You found us! Thank you for taking the time to get to know us; we are very much looking forward to getting to know you! We don't know what you've experienced up to this point, but we respect how you are courageously considering adoption. A phrase that has helped us through some hard times is "it is going to get better!" While we were still dating, Lindsay was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She told Bill he could hit the road if he wanted to, but he stuck around! The vulnerability of it all brought us closer and taught us to rely on God and each other, and we got married later that year. Both of us have wanted to be parents since we were very small, so treatment-caused infertility has turned us to adoption. Perhaps it's true that hardship brings people together, which is how we kn...

You found us! Thank you for taking the time to get to know us; we are very much looking forward to getting to know you! We don't know what you've experienced up to this point, but we respect how you are courageously considering adoption. A phrase that has helped us through some hard times is "it is going to get better!" While we were still dating, Lindsay was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She told Bill he could hit the road if he wanted to, but he stuck around! The vulnerability of it all brought us closer and taught us to rely on God and each other, and we got married later that year. Both of us have wanted to be parents since we were very small, so treatment-caused infertility has turned us to adoption. Perhaps it's true that hardship brings people together, which is how we know that we and you are going to be okay, and we'll make it okay together.

A Little About Us

Life can be messy, but we love it for all its ups and downs, because as long as we're together we find happiness and gratitude.


We were married in 2018 in Arizona
When we met, Lindsay thought it was romantic that Bill had lived in Italy and could speak Italian. Bill's dad was in the military, so he spent his early years overseas, and later served a mission in Italy. His family moved to San Diego when he was 9, and he lived there until he moved to Arizona for dental school. Lindsay grew up an Idaho girl, where she learned to love potatoes and the cello. Since potatoes and music can be found everywhere, she left for Arizona after college to teach school orchestra. When we met we immediately loved how easy it was to talk and laugh together! Bill was first attracted to how Lindsay's greatest desire in life is to be a full-time mom, her love of life, and how she finds joy in simple things. Lindsay loved that Bill has a strong desire and plan to support a family, that he teases her (shh! don't tell him that!), and that he treats her better than anyone she's ever met. Our conversation topics range from everyday life to music theory, ideas for fantasy stories to deep gospel thoughts. We are fans of buttery popcorn, watching nerdy lecture series about ancient civilizations, walks in the park, and cooking together. We both love kids and compete for the title of favorite when it comes to our nieces and nephews. We also spend a lot of time working with the youth at church. We're so excited to have children in our own family someday soon! Life can be messy, but we love it for all its ups and downs, because as long as we're together we find happiness and gratitude.
What We Like Best

Bill has a gift for making those near him feel seen, important, and cared for. Lindsay genuinely listens to and loves children, and makes them feel special and capable.


We love trying new things together.
Lindsay says: I always feel loved and safe with Bill! He is gentle, kind, and I know I can talk with him about anything on my mind. He lightens my mood when I feel stressed, makes me laugh, and teases me. He is responsible and service-oriented; when he sees a need in the house, he jumps to fill it. We are equal partners and he takes my ideas and opinions seriously. Bill is a master of being aware of other people and their emotions and needs. He's going to be a great dad because he has a gift for making those near him feel seen, important, and cared for. He is committed to providing for our family and wants to have positive relationships with our children.

Bill says: Everyone likes Lindsay and gravitates to her. She's fun and quick to get involved in an activity or adventure, and she's fearless in trying new things. Her students look up to her as more than just a teacher, but a mentor, friend, and confidant. If someone isn't happy, she notices and is quick to cheer them up. She cares about people and kids and strives to do what is best, for herself and for them. She is natural around children, and they are quick to show affection towards her. She is eager to learn and improve, and genuine and honest in everything about her. I know she'll make a good mother because she is willing to put someone else first, listen to and love them, and make them feel special and capable.
If We Had More Time...

Our hearts are with you.


We're ready to grow with you.
There is more to us than we can put on this profile, and we want to get to know you in return! Feel free to reach out, ask questions, and share a little of your journey with us. We're new to adoption, and we surely don't know what is best for you and for the precious child you bear. We are hopeful if we communicate and trust in God, we can work together to create the best possible outcome for all of us.
Our hearts are with you, and we know that you will make a choice that blesses your life and the life of your beautiful little one.

Love, Bill and Lindsay
Post-Adoption Relationship

Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.

Semi Open (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement

Environment

Country: USA

State: Iowa

Parent Relationship: Married

Parent Neighborhood: Rural

Parent Years Together: 1 to 5 years

Parent Residency: House

Parent Pets: Cat

Children At Home: No children

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual parents

Favorites

We're kind of geeky about learning about ancient civilizations. We like to watch lectures on ancient history and study foreign languages.
We love being outdoors together, and Bill is especially fond of photographing all the beautiful things we see to print and frame in our home.
Disneyland is a favorite place to visit!
Lindsay loves teaching music to kids and adults.
Bill is an avid reader. Sometimes Harvey helps.
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