About Us
We are a happy, caring, and easygoing couple. We met in high school, but did not begin dating until almost 15 years later. When we met again through mutual friends, there was an instant spark that still exists between us.

We feel we were meant to be together because we fit each other so completely. We love spending time together-hiking, camping, birdwatching, going out to dinner, seeing movies, and even grocery shopping!

Besides similar interests, we share the same priorities, including family, friends, and each other. We also both value sincerity, realness, and generosity. Our respect and love for each other has grown own over time based on what we have in common. But our differences also make us good together. Sam is more of a planner, while I'm a doer. Between the two of us, we accomplish more and do better than we could each do alone.

After we got married, we began to try to have children right away. We soon found that we were not able to have biological children. Through this difficult time, we made the happiest decision of our lives to adopt our daughter Alison. We are grateful for this blessing every single day. Now, we hope to bring another child into our loving and joyful family.

What Sam has to say about Lynn
Lynn has beautiful blue eyes and a smile that lights up my heart. I love her deeply. She's beautiful and smart. She writes poetry. She loves the outdoors and all living things. Sometimes we joke that the animals around our house know about Lynn because the ones in trouble seem to show up at our doorstep to be fed or rescued.

Lynn is very compassionate and kind and puts kindness into action. Her family and friends are very important to her. Lynn is an excellent cook. She has an appreciation and joy for life that I can see in everything she does-whether it's spending time with people that she loves, cooking, or outside in nature.

I always knew that Lynn would be a great mother. She has so much love in her heart. She is loyal and protective. She is down-to-earth. She has both common and uncommon sense. She has a lot of great values to pass on to a child-how to be honest, loyal, and follow your heart.

One thing I want to mention is what a fun mom she is. She has a special bond with our daughter Alison. She knows what Ali will like or what she wants before anyone else. Lynn figured out when Ali seemed to be hiding that Ali wanted to play hide-and-seek. Lynn knows the right thing to bring her, or the right thing to do for her. She knows what Ali is saying sometimes when I'm puzzled. She makes great meals for us and even discovers new things Ali might like to try. I know she would bring this intuitive love to any other children we may have the privilege to adopt.

Lynn is a Contracts Manager at a local pharmaceutical company. She enjoys her job because it involves a lot of interaction with people and negotiations. She is well respected at her company. Even though her job is important to her, her family is her top priority. When we adopt, she plans to take time off. After that, she work from home once a week and also works flexible hours.

I had a crush on Lynn when we were in high school, and I'm glad we found each other again. She is the love of my life now and forever.

What Lynn has to say about Sam
There are so many things I love about Sam-his sweet, gentle face, the way he makes me feel safe, how he sees and cares about what others are feeling. Sam has an inner peace that makes those around him feel comfortable and at ease. I've never met anyone who is as patient and as kind-hearted.

Sam brings his gentle spirit to fatherhood. He lies with Ali on the floor, and they play with her toys together. He's interested in how things work, so he loves to show Ali how things work too. He patiently showed her where to put the shapes in her shape sorter and the rings on her ring stacker and how to walk her toy puppy until she could do those things herself. He loves to read so he reads her all kinds of books. She'll bring him a book, and then she'll lie in the crook of his arm and squeal with delight as he reads her the story. He plays the guitar for her and has shown her how to use the mouse on the computer. He's brought his world to her. Anyone can see that he'd do anything for her.

Sam has his own business as a Title Examiner determining legal ownership status before a house is sold. Because he works for himself, he can work part-time and has a great deal of flexibility with his hours. He also often works from home. His job has allowed him the freedom to be a true partner in parenting. We share parenthood fully—from changing diapers to giving hugs.

Sam has many interests and is constantly learning about new things. He knows something about almost every topic, and my family likes to call him their “encyclopedia”. Sam can fix anything and likes to learn how to do new projects on the internet.

About Alison
Ali is such a special little girl. She's always been active and curious. She rolled over for the first time when she was just six weeks old. She is very determined. She knew she wanted to get around from early on. She'd lie on the floor and move her arms and legs as if she was swimming. By doing that, she could go a few inches. But she finally worked out the logistics until she could crawl. She smiles a lot and laughs at goofy things like the picture of the baby on her container of yogurt.

Ali is extremely interested in other children and loves when we visit her cousins or our friends' kids. It's great to see her interact with kids and how naturally those bonds form. We know that she'd be so happy to have a sister or brother.

We always longed to be parents, and now Ali has shown us how meaningful and rewarding that job can be with all of its day-to-day love, joy, and even the worries about colds, bumps and bruises, and tears. We are so grateful for parenthood, and we don't take that responsibility for granted for a second.

Home and Community
We live on a beautiful country road in a small town west of Boston. Our neighbors are friendly and caring, stopping by to chat or for coffee. There are small horse farms nearby, and we love watching the horses and ponies. Our town has great schools, an annual fair in the fall, hiking trails, and apple orchards. In addition to the benefits of living in a rural community, we also have easy access to Boston and all of its cultural opportunities.

Our home is comfortable and cheerful. Our backyard is a quiet retreat with birdfeeders and wildlife. It's a place where we can show children special things about the world—caterpillars crawling, wild turkeys strutting, and the leaves turning color in autumn.

Togetherness
We both have close relationships with our extended families, who are so excited about our plans to adopt again. We have two sets of devoted grandparents who are a key part of our family support system. We also see our friends and their children all the time, as well as Ali's aunts and uncles and her cousins. This circle of people creates a strong foundation that we can rely on for advice and unconditional love.

We are looking forward to becoming parents again. We love hearing Ali's babbles and shrieks. It would be incredible to hear her joined with the laughter of another child, to hear them playing together and running around the house. Both Sam and I have close relationships with our brothers and sisters. It's a unique bond--sharing everything including whispers when you're supposed to be sleeping, inside jokes, and friendship.

Lynn will take time off from work when the baby comes; she works from home once a week; and she has flexible hours. Sam has a great deal of flexibility with his job and will be able to work part-time. Both of our mothers babysit during the week. Between us all, we do not need any daycare.

We have a great deal of respect for you and the bravery of your decision. If we're lucky enough for you to choose us, we will always speak openly of you and acknowledge the tremendous gift you've given our family. Ali's birthmother is in our thoughts every day. We send her pictures and letters, and at her request, we've limited our contact to that. To the extent that you want, we are also open to communicating with you through letters, pictures, and updates.

In closing, we will provide a loving home and one that encourages children to be the best people they can be, to be respectful and kind to others, and to be good to the world.

If you would like to learn more about us, please contact Cindy Simonson with A Act of Caring at 1-800-556-5635.

Thank you again for considering us. We wish you the best in whatever you decide.

Sincerely,
Sam and Lynn