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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 1H 17M

First and Last: Building a Family Through Adoption

from All Things Foster: A place for Coffee, Connection, and Community · host Matt Darrah: Executive Director Panhandle Orphan Care Network

In this episode, Matthew Darrah speaks with Rod and AnnaFreeland about their journey of adoption, which includes six children—twobiological and four adopted from China and domestically. They discuss themotivations behind their decision to adopt, the complexities of theinternational adoption process, and the cultural differences they navigate as afamily. The Freelands emphasize the importance of community support, faith, andthe unique challenges that come with parenting adopted children. They also shareinsights for prospective adoptive parents and highlight the ongoing need foradoption and support within the community.⁠https://www.panhandleorphan.org/⁠ Sponsors: Belmar Bakery (806) 355-0141https://www.belmarbakery.com/ 

In this episode, Matthew Darrah speaks with Rod and AnnaFreeland about their journey of adoption, which includes six children—twobiological and four adopted from China and domestically. They discuss themotivations behind their decision to adopt, the complexities of theinternational adoption process, and the cultural differences they navigate as afamily. The Freelands emphasize the importance of community support, faith, andthe unique challenges that come with parenting adopted children. They also shareinsights for prospective adoptive parents and highlight the ongoing need foradoption and support within the community.⁠https://www.panhandleorphan.org/⁠ Sponsors: Belmar Bakery (806) 355-0141https://www.belmarbakery.com/

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