From Our Friends & Family

From Kirsten (Lindsey's Sister)

 I am excited to share a few thoughts about my sister, Lindsey, and her husband, Scott, and their experience and strengths as parents.

When I think of Scott and Lindsey, and their marriage, what stands out to me is their solid loyalty to each other.  Even before the birth of their son, I remember admiring them for their love for each other and the way they spoke of each other.  Even in hard times, I have seen them stick together and stay on each others side.  Watching them not only overcome, but rise above, the trials they have been through, I've been impressed with their maturity and faith in Heavenly Father's plan for their family.  They both possess an incredible amount of perspective - a quality that has helped them through life in all aspects.

Scott is a positive and hard-working guy.  I can't imagine a better companion for Lindsey. He is capable, compassionate, and sensitive.  He is a favorite among my three children - who run to him whenever they see him.  More than anything, Scott is strong but patient.  He is a good example to my sons of hard work and service.  He is a wonderful father and adores his family.

More than any person I've ever met, my sister is a natural mother.  As a mother myself, I have always felt that Lindsey just "knows" how to be a mother.  My children adore their aunt Lindsey and consider her their second mother, as she has taken care of them often and for days at a time. She is always coming up with clever games to play with them and loves spending quality time with them.  Lindsey has a way of making people feel important and valued.  She has a pure heart that forgives easily and loves unconditionally. 

Lastly, I just wanted to share an experience I had connected to Scott and Lindsey and adoption.  Upon hearing Lindsey's condition after her surgery, and knowing that she wouldn't be able to have children again, my heart broke.  As her older sister, I know her heart and I knew how she and Scott longed for a family.  Immediately I felt a peaceful feeling come over me, and I knew that they were prepared for what was ahead and prepared for their family to grow through adoption. 

I hope that as you spend time getting to know Scott and Lindsey, that you will see the amazing people that I am lucky to have in my family.


 From Margy (Scott's Sister)
 

It’s not everyday one has the opportunity to recommend someone as an adoptive parent, and I cannot imagine a better home and family with which to entrust a precious child than Scott and Lindsey. As the sister of Scott, and an aunt to Scott and Lindsey’s young son, I have come to know and have been amazed by their capacity and wisdom as parents. The qualities that I see best qualify Scott and Lindsey to bring a new child into their home are preparedness, spiritual strength, and dedication.

Scott and Lindsey are prepared parents. They have both completed their Bachelor’s degrees, understand the responsibility of parenthood, and are equipped with the energy and means to support a family. Scott is also pursuing his MBA while working full-time, further showing their value of education and preparedness. They also have an extensive network of available and supportive extended family available whenever a need arises. This web of preparation provides increased love and safety for any child in their home.

As strong members of the LDS faith, Scott and Lindsey understand what it means to raise a child in a gospel-centered home. This includes creating a loving atmosphere, fostering faith, and allowing the child the opportunity to use his or her agency to choose the right. Growing up, Scott was always a pillar of spiritual strength for our family. After getting to know Lindsey, it was clear Scott found his spiritual match. They are a truly amazing pair, and their warm home is already one of love and teaching, a place where anyone can feel the spirit and find refuge from the difficulties in the world.

Scott and Lindsey have been through many experiences as a couple and family that have bonded them together. These experiences have strengthened their marriage to a point that no child in their home will ever wonder about their parents’ love and dedication for one another. As river rafters and mountain climbers, they also understand the importance of relying on one another, and will take the time and energy necessary to help any member of their family.

I currently work with an organization that provides medical care to pregnant women and young children in the slums of Kolkata, India. I see babies and young children born into very unfortunate circumstances. And each day, I am grateful that the sweet spirit that Scott and Lindsey have in their home is part of their family. He is an incredibly blessed child already, simply because he has the love and devotion of such excellent parents. I am confident that Scott and Lindsey’s preparedness, spiritual strength, and dedication will continue to bless the lives of any child that comes into their home.