November 16, 2021
For the love of Patience
By Ashleigh Plemper
Farmer Staff Writer
“A child born to another woman calls me mom. The depth of the tragedy and the magnitude of the privilege are not lost on me.”Jody Landers
On warmer days in Watford City, it is not uncommon to spot John and Alyssa Quade making their way around town on bright bikes. With many trips and trails to set out on, the couple’s life is filled with adventure.
But the real bright spot in their life is their daughter, Patience, who they welcomed through the process of a private adoption in 2019.
“I love seeing the world through her eyes. She has this unfettered enthusiasm for life,” says Alyssa.
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