Meet our
Waiting Families

My best friend would describe me as...

"Outgoing and athletic." - Chad

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?

"How big the world and universe is. The starry night is so beautiful, it is fun to look for shooting stars and looking at all the constellations." - Linsey

My best friend would describe me as...

"loving, open minded, adventurous, and humorous." - Sarah

Favorite season and why?

"I can't say that I have a favorite. I love summer and all of its adventures, but I don't necessarily love the heat. I love fall and all the colors, but I don't necessarily love cleaning up the leaves. And I love all of the holidays in winter, but I hate driving in the snow. I guess I like the change that each season brings." - Cassidy

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?

"Why don't I do this more often? ... I love to be in an area without light pollution and to be able to appreciate the vastness of the night sky. It's why I love camping and hiking." - Javier

If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?

"A sailboat, or any boat in general. My family grew up with a boat and being "on the water" is where I feel the most at peace. During the summer, we actually lived on our boat and "sailed" from one marina to the next in the New York and New England area where we were able to see many different towns and boating communities. The sea air is freeing and calming. From a young age, my parents have instilled the importance of boating and water safety. Swimming and boating lessons were a necessity if we were to be on the water as a family. Being on the water isn't just an activity, it is an experience and to this day, brings me so much excitement. I also love boating because I know that this is an activity that Jackie also loves, as her family has generations of fisherman. Although we do not have a boat now, we hope to carry on our families boating traditions. We still enjoy water activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and just sitting at the beach, enjoying the sun and waves." - Caroline

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

"I consider myself spiritual, even though I attend a church." - Josh

If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be:

"Seafood, it's not even a contest." - Ian

The most special thing I own is...

"Photos of my dad, and a necklace my mom gave me that's engraved with a little note that reads: "to Emily, my light." I'm very sentimental and love things that remind me of people I love." - Emily