HELLO THERE!
I AM
ZARANA
FROM TEXAS
I am so grateful to have this opportunity!
I have always wanted to have children and be a mom. I’d want to support the child to find joy and fulfillment in whatever is best for them. I’d make sure my child is loved and is safe and healthy. I come from a big family, with lots of cousins, aunts and uncles. I am grateful for having the support and love of my family. Now, I want to make sure I love someone with my whole heart the same way, supporting them unconditionally.ABOUT ZARANA
JOB
Community development
PLACE OF BIRTH
Houston, TX
FAV HOBBY
Writing
FAV HOLIDAY
Halloween
I grew up in Houston, with a large family, in a diverse neighborhood. I’ve always had friends from different cultures and faiths. I lived in New Mexico, Arizona, India and New York. Living in different places, I learned about unique cultures, how to work hard, and how to thrive in new situations. My career is in community development, helping with things like job training, housing and more. Ten years ago, I moved back to Houston and put down roots, volunteering in my community and getting closer to family.
MY HOME & COMMUNITY
I live in a historic neighborhood, with 100-year-old churches, landmarks, and a library nearby. I’m close to downtown, which means we get to go to the theater and museums easily. But my area is very quiet, with little traffic, and all my neighbors know each other.
I imagine a child growing up here, safe, healthy and loved. My parents, brother and his family live nearby. Your child would grow up with very playful young cousins! I have many aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives in Texas! We spend a lot of time together, playing games, eating good food and looking out for each other. My close friends are supportive and loving. Many of them have children too and give good advice on how to prepare.
MY FAVORITE THINGS
I ENJOY
Zarana
Food
Pizza
Movie
Everything Everywhere All Once
TV show
Abbott Elementary
Candy Bar
Twix
Dessert
Anything with chocolate
Music Artist
So many!
Family Activity
Card games
Vacation Spot
New York City
Color
All of them!
Board Game
Clue
Children’s Book
Skinny Bones
Animal
Koala
Dream Job
Artist
THANK YOU
FOR CONSIDERING ME
Dear expectant parents,
I appreciate you are making a choice out of love and deep consideration for the future of your child and family. Know that I feel so much respect and understanding for you.
Thank you for taking some time to get to know me. I am part of a very close family. My parents, brother, his wife and children all live close to me in Houston. On a typical weekend, we all often get together for a home-cooked meal and to play card games or board games. Right now, my seven-year-old nephew is obsessed with the ‘go-fish’ card game and my 10-year-old niece loves puzzles. During these times with family, we also talk about important things going on in our lives. My niece, for example, needs special education classes. My brother and sister-in-law sometimes talk to me about how to help my niece practice her speech and communication skills. We all make sure to help each other through tough times, even while we celebrate the good times. Besides my immediate family, I have many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends that make Houston home.
While I grew up in Houston, my work has taken me all over the country and beyond. I have enjoyed a long career in community development where I get to help distressed neighborhoods with things like access to affordable housing, better education, and economic opportunities.
I’ve always wanted to be a mother, but for so many years I was living in different places for work. In the last few years, I’ve been happy to settle down in Houston near family. More than anything else I’ve done, I’m most excited to be a mom. I would raise your child with love and compassion. I would make sure she is surrounded with support and encouraged to pursue her dreams.
Please know that I will always put your child’s best interests first and love her unconditionally. I look forward to learning more about you so I can also make sure she knows where she came from. Let me know if you have any questions or if I can provide more information.
This book shares a little more about me. I look forward to learning more about you!
Zarana