Basic Info
Robert
Age: 32
Ethnicity: Asian
Religion: Muslim
Darrell
Age: 42
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christian
Denomination: Baptist
Intro
About
Work & Education
Robert
Education: Masters
Profession: Special Education Teacher
Darrell
Education: Masters
Profession: Hospital Lab Superviser/ Clinical Scientist
Post-Adoption Relationship
Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.
Semi Open (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement
Closed (no contact after placement)
Environment
Country: USA
State: California
Parent Relationship: Married
Parent Neighborhood: Coastal
Parent Years Together: 5 to 10 years
Parent Residency: House
Parent Pets: 1 dogs
Children At Home: No children
Sexual Orientation: Same-sex parents
Preferences for a child
Age: Newborn to 1 year of age, 1 to 3 years of age
Gender: Either
Multiple Children: All
Race/Ethnicity: All
Special Needs: Open to discussion, Mild or medically correctable, Alcohol exposed, Smoking exposed, Drug exposed, Emotional/mental disorders in family, Emotional/mental disorder in child, Blindness, Deafness
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Our Home
Robert (how Darrell sees him)
Darrell (how Robert sees him)
Our Family
On the mosaic steps in our town.
Our Family Journey
We are Robert and Darrell, and we have been on a heartfelt journey to start our family for nearly four years.
Hello! We are Robert and Darrell, and we have been on a heartfelt journey to start our family for nearly four years. After serving as emergency foster parents in 2020 for two placements newborn infants, we decided to pursue an open-adoption. We live in Robert's hometown of Vallejo, California, where he is surrounded by a loving network of cousins, uncles, aunties, and grandparents. Our blue, two-story house overlooks the waterfront in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, complete with several parks. Vallejo boasts mild summers and refreshing, chilly winters. We are actively involved in our church where we got married which is full of welcoming, wonderful people. Robert served on the Board of Stewards, volunteers at the welcome table, and is often helping wherever needed and Darrell volunteer...
Hello! We are Robert and Darrell, and we have been on a heartfelt journey to start our family for nearly four years. After serving as emergency foster parents in 2020 for two placements newborn infants, we decided to pursue an open-adoption. We live in Robert's hometown of Vallejo, California, where he is surrounded by a loving network of cousins, uncles, aunties, and grandparents. Our blue, two-story house overlooks the waterfront in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, complete with several parks. Vallejo boasts mild summers and refreshing, chilly winters. We are actively involved in our church where we got married which is full of welcoming, wonderful people. Robert served on the Board of Stewards, volunteers at the welcome table, and is often helping wherever needed and Darrell volunteers by making coffee and is also a go to person for whatever is needed around the church.
Hola! Somos Robert y Darrell, y hemos estado en un viaje sincero para formar nuestra familia durante casi cuatro años. Después de servir como padres de acogida de emergencia en 2020 para dos bebés recién nacidos, decidimos buscar una adopción abierta. Vivimos en la ciudad natal de Robert, Vallejo, California, donde está rodeado de una red amorosa de primos, tíos, tías y abuelos. Nuestra casa azul de dos pisos tiene vista a la costa en un vecindario tranquilo y amigable, con varios parques. Vallejo cuenta con veranos suaves e inviernos refrescantes y fríos. Participamos activamente en nuestra iglesia donde nos casamos, que está llena de gente acogedora y maravillosa. Robert sirvió en la Junta de Administradores, es voluntario en la mesa de bienvenida y, a menudo, ayuda donde sea necesario, y Darrell es voluntario preparando café y también es una persona a la que recurrir para cualquier necesidad en la iglesia.
A Love Story
One of our dreams has been to become parents, and we are excited to adopt.
Our home.
Our love story began in a coffee shop, where what we thought would be a short date turned into an evening of deep conversation. Before we knew it, we had fallen in love and have been happily married for almost six years. One of our dreams is to become parents, and we are excited to adopt and share the overflowing love we have with a newborn baby. We thrive on serving others, both through our professional work and community volunteering. As homebodies at heart, we enjoy reading, spending time with family, and visiting local festivals. Our aim is to create a home that feels welcoming to everyone.Nuestra historia de amor comenzó en una cafetería, donde lo que pensamos que sería una cita corta se convirtió en una noche de conversación profunda. Antes de que nos diéramos cuenta, nos habíamos enamorado y hemos estado felizmente casados durante casi seis años. Uno de nuestros sueños es ser padres y estamos emocionados de adoptar y compartir el amor desbordante que tenemos con un bebé recién nacido. Nos encanta servir a los demás, tanto a través de nuestro trabajo profesional como del voluntariado comunitario. Como personas hogareñas de corazón, disfrutamos de leer, pasar tiempo con la familia y visitar festivales locales. Nuestro objetivo es crear un hogar que sea acogedor para todos.
Our life with Cypher
Cypher brings so much joy into our lives and is a cherished member of our family.
Cypher and and our old dog Bishop
We also have a lively dog named Cypher, a rescue pup full of energy who loves to run with us. We initially adopted two dogs, but tragically lost one last year. Cypher brings so much joy into our lives and is a cherished member of our family. Robert works as a Special education teacher, dedicated to helping children with learning disabilities reach their full potential. He teaches in a low-income school district and is passionate about being a voice for his students. Darrell serves as a lab supervisor in a hospital and as a clinical lab scientist, making a difference in people's health through science.
También tenemos un perro vivaz llamado Cypher, un cachorro rescatado lleno de energía al que le encanta correr con nosotros. Inicialmente adoptamos dos perros, pero trágicamente perdimos uno el año pasado. Cypher trae tanta alegría a nuestras vidas y es un miembro querido de nuestra familia. Robert trabaja como maestro de educación especial, dedicado a ayudar a los niños con discapacidades de aprendizaje a alcanzar su máximo potencial. Enseña en un distrito escolar de bajos ingresos y le apasiona ser la voz de sus estudiantes. Darrell se desempeña como supervisor de laboratorio en un hospital y como científico de laboratorio clínico, marcando una diferencia en la salud de las personas a través de la ciencia.
También tenemos un perro vivaz llamado Cypher, un cachorro rescatado lleno de energía al que le encanta correr con nosotros. Inicialmente adoptamos dos perros, pero trágicamente perdimos uno el año pasado. Cypher trae tanta alegría a nuestras vidas y es un miembro querido de nuestra familia. Robert trabaja como maestro de educación especial, dedicado a ayudar a los niños con discapacidades de aprendizaje a alcanzar su máximo potencial. Enseña en un distrito escolar de bajos ingresos y le apasiona ser la voz de sus estudiantes. Darrell se desempeña como supervisor de laboratorio en un hospital y como científico de laboratorio clínico, marcando una diferencia en la salud de las personas a través de la ciencia.
A Welcoming Home
Our family is built on the foundations of love, kindness, and acceptance for all—and, of course, cookies!
Just us again
As we embark on this new chapter, we look forward to getting to know you better. We understand that this is a stressful time, and we want you to know that our home will be a welcoming place for everyone who enters. Our family is built on the foundations of love, kindness, and acceptance for all—and, of course, cookies!
A medida que nos embarcamos en este nuevo capítulo, esperamos conocerte mejor. Entendemos que este es un momento estresante y queremos que sepas que nuestro hogar será un lugar acogedor para todos los que ingresen. Nuestra familia está construida sobre los cimientos del amor, la amabilidad y la aceptación para todos, ¡y, por supuesto, galletas!
A medida que nos embarcamos en este nuevo capítulo, esperamos conocerte mejor. Entendemos que este es un momento estresante y queremos que sepas que nuestro hogar será un lugar acogedor para todos los que ingresen. Nuestra familia está construida sobre los cimientos del amor, la amabilidad y la aceptación para todos, ¡y, por supuesto, galletas!
Post-Adoption Relationship
Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.
Semi Open (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement
Closed (no contact after placement)
Environment
Country: USA
State: California
Parent Relationship: Married
Parent Neighborhood: Coastal
Parent Years Together: 5 to 10 years
Parent Residency: House
Parent Pets: 1 dogs
Children At Home: No children
Sexual Orientation: Same-sex parents
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Shawna Murawski (Friend )
Darrell has been a friend of mine since high school. He has always been the responsible one of our group of friends. He has planned and paid for trips for us, planned birthday parties, Christmas get togethers, and has always helped me whenever I had questions about retirement. Darrell is also wonderful with kids! He has always been engaging and kind to my son. He even gifted him a college saving program. Darrell is patient, calm, and caring. Darrell’s husband, Robert, is a perfect match for him. Robert is a teacher like me and always talks about the amazing academic growth his students have made. Robert comes from a family with many nieces and nephews. They both plan interactive and educational activities for them. I think Darrell and Robert would make excellent parents
Shawna Murawski Endorsed Accepting, Loving, Friendly, Good at Baking
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Rainbow mountain in Peru
We just got back from Peru where Robert went to stury spanish. He is bilingual and Darrell is working on it.