Waiting Family Profiles

Home Location: Twin Cities Metro

Family Status: Couple without children

Children in Home: None

Child Ethnicity: Asian, Caucasian, East Indian, Hispanic/Latino

Hello! We are Glenn and Rahi – thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us! We’ve put together this profile to share more about ourselves – our lives as a couple and as individuals, and what we hope for as we start our family through adoption. We hope that this shows you a bit of the laughter, joy, and love that fills our home. We look forward to getting to know you better as we continue along this journey.

We live in Southwest Minneapolis with our dog Gus – who is so excited to be an older brother. We love walks around the neighborhood, trying new restaurants and recipes, spending quality time with friends and family in the Twin Cities, and staying in touch with loved ones around the world. We have always envisioned starting a family together and are so excited to become dads through open adoption.

To get in touch with us, please contact our adoption social worker Joni Hillary at [email protected] or 651-255-2234.

About Glenn, by Rahi

Glenn is the warmest, smartest, and most supportive person. After meeting him for the first time, I walked away thinking, “I have to get to know him more!” If you need a gaming master with a love for literature and the biggest heart, Glenn’s the man for you. Glenn was born in Baltimore, MD and spent his teenage years in Milwaukee, WI. Along with two older sisters and his parents, Glenn was surrounded by love, acceptance, and encouragement to pursue his passions. He grew up with fun (and sometimes competitive) family traditions that I have come to look forward to every year. From the beginning of our relationship, Glenn’s made my days brighter, celebrations more joyous, and challenges lighter. He’s going to be the most inspiring and caring father, teaching our child everything he knows and lifting them up so they can reach for the stars. I am the luckiest person in the world to start a family with him.

About Rahi, by Glenn

Rahi lights up every room he enters with his smile. He is the most caring, energetic, and outgoing person I know. His love for his family and friends knows no bounds – Rahi’s idea of “me time” is spending quality time with people he loves, whether it be on the phone or over a cup of tea. Rahi grew up in Howell, NJ with his wonderfully tight-knit family – just a short drive away from the beach. It’s still his favorite place in the world, and every time we visit we have to go to the beach, even in the dead of winter. His parents are originally from India, and I have loved learning about their culture and traditions since the beginning of our relationship. Rahi loves to cook Indian food and is slowly but surely perfecting all of the recipes his mom used to cook when he was a kid. I know Rahi will make an incredible dad – ready to make everything better with a big hug, or spend a rainy Sunday inside with an arts and craft project. I am so happy to be starting a family with him. 

More About Us

• Glenn’s fun facts: fluent in Spanish; can solve a Rubik’s cube
• Rahi’s fun facts: speaks Gujarati; studied abroad in Rwanda
• Glenn’s work: manages charitable giving at the Target Foundation
• Rahi’s work: fundraises for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
• Glenn’s education: B.A. in International Studies and Spanish (American University); Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management (University of Maryland)
• Rahi’s education: B.A. in Communications, Law, Economics and Government (American University); current MBA student (University of Minnesota)
• Glenn’s favorite food: Fried Chicken Sandwich
• Rahi’s favorite food: Khichdi (Indian rice and lentil stew)
• Glenn’s favorite movie: Bridesmaids (2011)
• Rahi’s favorite movie: Resident Evil (2002)
• What Glenn can’t wait for as a parent: bedtime stories
• What Rahi can’t wait for as a parent: craft time with Play-Doh and Legos

Our Timeline

• May 2014: First met in college while working the same summer job
• May 2016: Rahi kicked things off by asking Glenn out – our first date was dinner on the floor of Glenn’s new (and furniture-less) apartment
• August 2018:  Moved into our first apartment together in DC
• June 2019: We got engaged!
• April 2020:Gus (also known as Señor Guzman) the dog joined the family
• May 2021: Finally married by the NJ shore!
• June 2021: Moved to Minnesota
• January 2022: Bought our first home in Southwest Minneapolis
• August 2023: We started the adoption process

Our Vision for Our Family

We can’t wait to welcome a child into our loving home, help them discover who they are and what they love to do, and support them every step of the way. As an intercultural couple, we share traditions and look forward to expanding our celebrations as our family grows. We believe in the importance of openness and hope to learn more about you and your family. We would enjoy visits, exchanging of letters/photos, or other forms of periodic contact with you. 

We promise to always: 

• Approach new experiences with open minds and hearts
• Celebrate and respect differences
• Start and end each day with a hug

Celebrating our wedding in 2021

 

Annual adventure to the State Fair with our friends

Having lots of fun at a friend’s wedding

We love exploring the Twin Cities!