Help for Ukraine and Their Children
Donate for Ukraine The phone was not on speaker. Still, we could hear the angry caller. She was screaming, outraged with the world. Bonnie’s voice remained calm and loving. This…
Waiting and Worrying Isn’t Restful–Recent Situation
Dan and Melissa stood in the waiting room, too nervous to sit down. They were waiting to meet a baby boy. The minutes slowly clicked by. Was there a problem?…
What Happens When the Birth Father Opposes Adoption?
“Adoption is the best for my baby, but the father said he won’t sign adoption papers.” This situation is not an anomaly. There are many reasons for birth fathers to…
Recent Placement–Please Be in the Hospital With Me
“What are you doing on January 28th? I was hoping you could come down to Atlanta and be part of the birth.” “We really gulped when Krysia said that,” Emily…
Adoptive Family Loses Baby—What About Bitterness?
On day five, the birth mother "revoked." Leah and Nate had held the child, comforted the baby, fed the baby, and then carefully dressed the infant for the cold weather…
Where They Are Now–Premature Birth Hasn’t Slowed Ellie
The March night temperatures remained chilly. At 12:15 in the morning, even the visitor parking lot was nearly deserted. After hearing that Ellie was born, Alysia and Matt had driven…
Mother Told She Doesn’t Have to Sign Adoption Papers
“You don’t have to sign,” I told Marnette. She’d just given birth to twins. A month earlier, she had chosen a family to adopt the tiny little boy and girl.…