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Ellington v. Maddox3/12/2001
the aunt and uncle for a long period of time, while at the same time evidencing confidence in respondent's responsibility by awarding weekend visitation. We have no doubt that the aunt and uncle are kind, caring and loving and have been good custodians for Kayla. The fact remains, however, that they are not the natural parents. Undoubtedly, the policy of the law favors a natural parent and every effort should be made to put stability in the child's life with its natural parents. The parenthood bond should be nurtured in every way possible, because it is by far one of the strongest bonds known to humankind. By the same token, Kayla deserves the love and affection derived from loving grandparents, aunts and uncles. Every effort should be made by Kayla's entire family that she not be deprived of all of the love and care available to her. The extended family is by far a blessing which cannot be duplicated. Id. At *6.
The statements of the Court in Crawford apply equally to the case before us, and we strongly recommend to Father that he work with the extended family of this child to give this child every advantage available.
The order of the juvenile court is vacated, custody is awarded to Father, and the case is remanded to the juvenile court for such further proceedings as may be necessary. Costs of the appeal are assessed against the appellees, Linda Maddox and Rickey Maddox.
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