In re Adoption of Sheryl

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Nellie A. H., the maternal grandmother of Sheryl Patricia H., has filed a petition for adoption of her grandchild. Ms. H., a native of St. Kitts, West Indies, was born on June 18, 1932. Thus, she is 45 years old. The adoptee, Sheryl H., was born May 11, 1968, also in St. Kitts, and is 9 years old.

*189Sheryl’s natural mother, Hyacinth H. is also a native of St. Kitts and presently resides there. She is, however, unable to care for Sheryl due to her present state of health. In fact, only one of her six children currently resides with her in St. Kitts. As a result she has consented…