Meet our
Waiting Families

Favorite season and why?

"Caroline and I both love the fall. The way the air smells in the evening, sitting around a fire pit with friends, days at the local apple orchard or pumpkin patch. We love the colors of fall and the excitment felt of the upcoming holiday season where we decorate and celebrate and spend time with loved ones. We also love fall because our favorite "holiday" takes place... HALLOWEEN! Every year for Halloween, we host a big party for our friends and their families. Children of all ages attend and everyone must wear a costume! There are activities for children such as scavenger hunts, pumpkin decorating, and a pinata! Our friends tell us every year how their children look forward to this party. Caroline and I spend weeks planning a theme and decorating, as well as coming up with new activities for the guests. This is by far our favorite party of the year." - Jacquelyn

The most special thing I own is...

"the pillow that I used as a baby." - Valeria

Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”

"a creative outlet!" - Meghan

When we argue, what’s it about?

"Which is better, dogs or cats." - Michael

In five years our relationship with our child’s birth mother will…

"I hope we are genuine friends who communicate regularly. I would love for us to have a healthy relationship to bless not only our lives but the life of the child we both love fiercely." - Becca

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

"A sailboat! One of my favorite books is by a young man who sailed around the world in a small boat, taking time to visit people and places all along the shores of our immense world. He started this journey out alone, but by the end he had found his soulmate and many new friends. I'd want to be able to connect to people around the world." - Monique

What is the best word to describe our family?

"Resilience " - Lorena Jiménez

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

"Steaks." - Sean Scott

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

"RV! Though I love the beach and ocean, I can't say I find the idea of living on the water all that appealing! I also really enjoy camping and hiking, and there are so many beautiful mountains and forests in the continental US that I'd love to explore via a cross-country trip!" - Sam