dear expectant mother
Dear Expectant Parent,
We understand that you are looking for a good match and a bright future for your child. We’d like to share a little about ourselves that might help you in your decision. Should you choose us, we are committed to honoring you and your history in your child’s life, helping them understand their identity.
We promise to always speak about you with kindness and respect, recognizing the profound courage it takes to make this decision. With Elina working from home and having flexible work hours, we can provide a nurturing environment filled with love and attention. We love animals, enjoy traveling, and are blessed with a large, diverse support group that spans different races, social backgrounds, and interests.
Our home is a place where your child will receive guidance to pursue their dreams. We look forward to days of traveling, fishing adventures, grilling on the porch, campfires in the backyard, and joyous gatherings with loved ones. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to introduce ourselves and share our lives with you. Whatever your decision, we hope it brings you peace and serenity.
With love,
Elina & Ryan
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About Us
Our story began when we met at a mutual friend’s birthday party. In 2013 we had a beautiful wedding surrounded by friends and family. Our journey took us from Iran to North Dakota in pursuit of education. Elina, now a biomedical scientist, has the honor of contributing to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, while Ryan is a computer engineer. After graduation, we settled in North Carolina, drawing us closer to our friends and family. Elina's smile, kind nature, and sense of humor complement her hardworking ethic. Ryan, equally hardworking and respected, is known for his caring attitude and adventurous spirit. We are both artistic and good cooks, and we are known for our honesty and wit. We share a passion for traveling, exploring other cultures, and trying diverse cuisines! We look forward to sharing our love of nature with our future children and taking them on many adventures.
Our Home
We are blessed to live in a beautiful, spacious four-bedroom, two-story home with an open-concept living area, a large front porch, and a lovely backyard where Ryan tends to a vegetable garden. We also have a garage where we work on our woodworking projects, turning creativity into art!
Our home is located in a safe and charming town in North Carolina. We're surrounded by the beauty of nature, with nearby woods, scenic parks, hiking trails, and lakes that offer plenty of outdoor adventures. We’re also fortunate to have wonderful playgrounds close by, perfect for family fun and exploring the outdoors.
Our Extended Family
Family is very important to us. We both come from big, happy, loving families who gave us fun childhood memories. Elina's sisters live in South Carolina. We regularly visit, spending time with our nieces. With five nieces and nephews on both sides, our gatherings are lively and filled with video games, frisbee, and board games. The joy and excitement on their faces during these moments are truly heartwarming.
We have frequent family get-togethers for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. We enjoy traveling to Michigan to visit Elina’s uncles and Canada to visit both our uncles and their extended families. Both our families love to cook and eat. Every holiday we try new recipes, and there is joy in cooking and baking together. One of our cherished traditions is celebrating the Persian New Year (Nowruz), which is the first day of spring, where we get together and decorate a table with symbols representing strength, love, and patience. Thanksgiving at our uncle’s house is another highlight, with families getting together from across the states. At Christmastime, we love opening gifts with our nieces at Elina’s sister’s place. Our families are so excited for us to adopt. We cannot wait to pass these traditions on.
What Led Us To Adoption
Despite facing unexplained infertility and enduring miscarriages, we remain hopeful and positive and believe whatever is meant for us will come to us. Over the last few years, we have created the lifestyle we've always envisioned. The longer-than-expected journey has only strengthened our bond and clarified our aspirations for a family. We now feel financially and emotionally secure to be focused on our goal of providing the best possible homelife for our future children and being fully present for them. We cherish our moments together and are most excited about the opportunity to share our love with a child.
Fun Facts
About Elina
| Occupation | Biomedical Scientist, Technical Grant Writer |
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| Education | Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Pasta, pizza, kabob |
| Favorite Hobby | Voice acting, learning French, traveling |
| Favorite Movie | Gone with the Wind, Before Sunrise |
| Favorite Sport | Swimming |
| Favorite Music Group | Celine Dion |
| Favorite TV Show | Friends |
| Favorite Subject in School | Science |
| Dream Vacation | France |
About Ryan
| Occupation | Computer Vision Engineer |
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| Education | Master’s degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Kabob |
| Favorite Hobby | Wood art, photography, video game, fishing |
| Favorite Movie | The Shawshank Redemption |
| Favorite Sport | Soccer |
| Favorite Music Group | The Weeknd |
| Favorite TV Show | The Office |
| Favorite Subject in School | Mathematics |
| Dream Vacation | Egypt, France |
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Your Baby With Confidence
As you browse our list of hopeful adoptive parents, you can feel confident in knowing that all of the adoptive families working with Angel Adoption are prepared to offer your baby a safe, stable, and loving environment along with a wealth of opportunities for a happy and fulfilling life.
Each adoptive parent has been thoroughly evaluated through a home study course conducted by a licensed agency. A completed home study means the family is emotionally, physically, and financially ready to adopt a baby.
The home study process includes assessments of each parent’s character, marital stability, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. The agency also runs background checks to verify there is no record of criminal activity or child abuse. In addition, a social worker will inspect the family’s home to ensure it is a safe environment for a child.
Furthermore, Angel Adoption requires each family to be educated on adopting and parenting. After a baby has been placed with the adoptive family, a social worker will continue to monitor and supervise the family. We go to great lengths to make sure all the families you have to choose from are going to be excellent parents for your baby!
Not sure how to start? See our How to Choose an Adoptive Family resource page.
If you need more help, you’re always welcome to contact us any time!