We decided to adopt

My husband and I decided to adopt because we were unable to bear our own children. Thanks to this orphanage in Africa that brought joy to our family. www.hope4orphansinafrica.page.tl

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Thank you for telling us about your experience. I'm sure it has been very rewarding.

This story was sent in on 15/02/2010

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