Meet our
Waiting Families

If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...

"Dmitri Shostakovich. He is my favorite composer and people say I look like him a little. And he is our cat's namesake." - Matthew Sinopoli-Smith

We are the best choice because…

"We have been married over 20 years and we are both educators." - Joe

Do I have kids? How do they feel about a sibling?

"I don't have kids, but do have a 5-year old niece and 1-year old nephew nearby. They (and the rest of my family) are very much hoping to welcome a new baby soon." - Lauren

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

"I was raised Catholic, but now I identify as spiritual. I know there's something that connects us all, and I'm content to live my life honoring the beauty of life and my own personal values." - Anthony

What is the best word to describe our family?

"Resilience " - Lorena Jiménez

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

"How amazed I am at God's creations. I also feel peaceful." - Cassidy

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

"I am not religious but I do believe there are things we can't explain and respect spirituality of others." - Sarah

My best friend would describe me as...

"a kind, silly, bookworm." - Alyssa

What is the best word to describe our family?

"Adventuresome" - Derek