Brooke and James' counselor at The Cradle called to give them the good news that their profile had been selected by an expectant young woman in a town just south of Chicago. But the counselor had an even bigger surprise: the birthmother, Lisa, was carrying twins!
The couple both had a desire to adopt and talked a lot about adoption even before they married.
The Bartee Family --- "In the Pink"
Life can be full of twists and turns. That's a statement that LaVerne and Kevin Bartee can attest to. Several factors converged for this couple to come to the conclusion that adoption was right for them.
“We are about to adopt again!”, exclaims Nijole. This is a testament to how Nijole and Larry Yutkowitz have enjoyed the latest addition to their family, their 18-month-old son, Harrison.
The Joy of Openness
When I discuss open adoption with other people that haven't been through the process, the reactions and comments cover a wide range.
