How others describe me

Carlo told by Maria

Carlo grew up in Rome, Italy and is the youngest of four siblings. As a child, he spent most of his summers in the mountains and he also enjoyed going to the beach. Most of his family still lives in Rome and he visits at least once per year. He was very close to his dad, Bernardo, who passed away in 2019, and he is very close to his mother, Maria Luisa. Although most of his family still lives in Italy he talks to his mom regularly, as well as with his siblings, nieces, and nephews. He really enjoys family time. He moved to the United States in 2011 to pursue a career in medical research. He lived in Richmond, Virginia for several years, where he met me. In our journey together, Carlo has shown he is an extremely genuine and generous person. He loves unconditionally and he is an amazing husband. He is also very charismatic and always makes those around him smile. Since the day Zoe was born, Carlo has worked hard to be the absolute best dad he can be. He is attentive, he plays, he soothes her, and most importantly, he is present for every single moment (meals, diaper changes, after school, bedtime, weekend activities, etc). Zoe absolutely adores her 

dad. Carlo is simply the type of person that gives his all to family and makes those around him better people. He is also a great dad to two rescue dogs, Mia and Eve. Aside from being an amazing husband and dad, Carlo is extremely accomplished. He has an advanced degree in Immunology, and he conducts cancer research. He is a well-regarded scientist and works endlessly to improve the treatment of cancer patients. In his free time, Carlo enjoys walks in the park with the family, traveling to the beach, doing yard work, and watching animated movies.

Maria told by Carlo

Maria grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and is the youngest of 2 siblings. She moved to the United States at the age of 14 and lived in Florida for many years, before moving to Virginia. Her parents and brother still reside in Florida, where we often visit. Maria and I met in 2013 in Virginia, and one of the first things that stood out about Maria was her smile. When she smiles, you can see her face light up and she smiles a lot because she is a very solar person. In our years together, Maria has always been a very candid and genuinely caring person. She is sweet, very patient, and a good listener. We both believe an important virtue in a family is communication. She is always there to listen to me when I have something to say, and she never dismisses me. She loves her family, and she is wonderful with our little Zoe. She loves being a mom, and it is a joy seeing her with our little Zoe. Since Zoe was born, I have been impressed by how natural Maria is with her. Maria learned how to read Zoe's needs right away when she is hungry and when she is bothered by a tooth coming out just to mention a few. It is amazing to see the bond that Zoe has created with Maria and vice versa. Maria cares for and loves our little one deeply. She loves to play with her and spends a lot of time reading her books, teaching her words (English and Spanish), playing hide and seek, singing songs and dances (Zoe now loves to dance)!! Although we are at the beginning of our parenting journey, Maria has already shown me, our family, and our friends that she is an amazing mom and I know she can't wait to welcome another little one in her life to love. Lastly, I also believe Maria is an example to follow, and a person our children will look up to. She is a very hard worker, and above everything, she has a brilliant mind. Aside from being an amazing mother and wife, she has already accomplished much in her career as a physician-scientist treating cancer patients.