Waiting families
Ryan + Megan
Ryan and Megan live in Northern Wyoming near the Big Horn Mountains. They are hoping to grow their family. They adopted a beautiful baby boy, Rivers, in 2023 and they hope to adopt more children. They are very much in love and know they will provide a wonderful and exciting life for a child who needs a home. They have not been able to conceive naturally and do not want to proceed with IVF or other medical methods of becoming pregnant. They both agree that adoption is the best next step in adding to their family. Even if they become pregnant naturally, they hope to continue to include adoption as a part of their family plan.
Ryan grew up in rural Indiana, a Hoosier at heart. He is the eldest of three boys and quite protective of his younger brothers (and family as a whole!). Ryan works in medical sales. His company creates non-opiate pain products for patients undergoing major surgery. Providing this resource for patients throughout Wyoming and Nebraska has been a rewarding occupation. He is a fitness enthusiast and exercises nearly every day. He likes challenging his body in new ways and maintains a very active lifestyle. He does this with many of his favorite past times including mountain biking, weightlifting and golf. His dedication to his health and wellbeing inspires his family to do the same. Ryan is also a music fanatic. He has been playing guitar for over 20 years and frequently enjoys late night jam sessions. Some of his favorite artists include the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Pearl Jam. Ryan is tall (really tall), six feet and 7 inches. Ryan and Megan spend a lot of time trying to find size 17 shoes. It is kind of like a losing scavenger hunt.
Megan is the youngest of three children and the only girl. She has always been a bit of a tomboy, battling to keep up with her older brothers. She is a hematology and oncology physician. She has dedicated her career to helping cancer patients achieve a cure or find peace in their final days. She LOVES animals, especially dogs. Her favorite past time is hiking in the Big Horn Mountains with Ryan, Rivers and their dogs Kaya and Finn. Megan is learning about wildlife photography. It is a great combination of her favorite activities; hiking, animals, spending time outdoors, and having big adventures with her family. When she is on vacation, you will frequently find her deep in Yellowstone Park with a camera strapped around her neck hoping to catch a glimpse of a wolf. She also likes getting her hands in the dirt with gardening and growing plants and flowers. She finds satisfaction with successfully nurturing homegrown vegetables, or creating beauty around the house and yard with flowers and plants
Rivers, Ryan and Megan’s son, was adopted in 2023. He is nearly two and he is magic. The love and joy he has brought to this family is immeasurable. His current favorites are cats, trucks, and anything to do with being outside. He is obsessed with the moon (pronounced, “moo”). He is frequently chattering about the “moo” and if he spots it, it is a necessary trip outdoors to point at the sky in excitement. It is certain he will be jealous when a new baby arrives, but he will undoubtedly be an incredible big brother. He is gentle and sweet, gives the very best hugs, and open mouth kisses on everyone’s cheeks. He will protect and nurture a younger sibling throughout their lives.
Ryan, Rivers and Megan want to thank you for giving them this opportunity. They know that having another child will expand their love and lives in 1000 different ways, many of which they have yet to fully understand, and they cannot wait!
