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    The Complicated, Beautiful Life of a Foster Mom

    May 29 2020
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    The Complicated, Beautiful Life of a Foster Mom

    Date: May 29, 2020

    Guests: Jessie Gallaher

    Jessie Gallaher describes the challenges and joys she experienced in adopting five siblings from foster care, and how she has grown in her faith and in her passion for supporting children in foster care.

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    Waiting to Belong adoption initiative

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