THE MAYFIELD’S ADOPTION STORY
Published January 2011 By The Cradle Staff Baby Griffin was born on December 24, 2009 and went home with his parents, Raegan and Keith Mayfield, on New Year’s Eve day. It has been quite a hectic year in the Mayfield household, and an especially busy holiday season as Griffin just celebrated his first birthday – […]
THE QUAST FAMILY ADOPTION STORY
Our Cradle Family Our “Cradle family” came together from across the ocean. We adopted our son, Thomas, from South Korea in December 2002, and returned two years later to adopt Brianna. I can write several pages on how our our life has changed, but the short of the long is that we are a happy […]
THE BANKS FAMILY ADOPTION STORY
The Joy of Openness By Pam Banks When I discuss open adoption with other people that haven’t been through the process, the reactions and comments cover a wide range. Comments from family members have included, “why would you want to do that?” or “are you sure that is a wise idea?” Strangers, acquaintances, and friends […]
SAYERS CENTER MOM NAMED WORKING MOTHER OF THE YEAR
Published November 2014 By Shelbie Bostedt, Intern “When Micah smiles, there’s just nothing like it,” gushes Sayers Center mom Wendy Willis. Micah, now 20 months old, was born on March 4, 2013 and spent seven weeks in the Nursery before Wendy came to The Cradle to take her home. Wendy’s mom and sister were here, too, […]
THE FOWLES FAMILY ADOPTION STORY
Meeting Their Children for the First Time By The Cradle Staff Erin & Craig adopted their children in March 2003 Erin and Craig wanted to add children to their family and looked to The Cradle to help guide them along that journey. They were specifically interested in adopting a sibling group and decided to work […]
THE HALL FAMILY ADOPTION STORY
For the Love of Our Children by Jill & Rob, who adopted their children in 1998 & 2000 I very clearly remember the day we met my son Jimmie’s birthmother for the first time. I have never been so nervous in my life. I was frightened by the thought of meeting birthparents and their families. […]
