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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2025 · 56 MIN

How We Adopted & Hosted Our Child From Colombia (Part 1)

from Better Together · host Joben & Amanda

In this episode of the B7 Better Together podcast, we dive deep into our personal adoption journey. We discuss how we came to adopt an older child from Colombia in 2018, detailing our hosting experience and the emotional roller coaster that came with it. Hear about our initial connections, our biological children’s reactions, and the hurdles we faced. We also touch on our initial discussions about adoption before marriage and the challenges of infertility. This heartwarming and tear-jerking episode sets the stage for the next part of our story, where we delve into the adoption process and life after bringing our child home.watch the reunion of us and sebastian here -    • 11-Year-Old Orphan Hugs Adoptive Cali...  00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:35 Our Adoption Journey Begins01:12 Family Dynamics and Early Challenges02:21 The Decision to Adopt04:02 Infertility and Early Parenthood07:29 Discovering KidSave11:09 Meeting Sebastian23:34 Overcoming Adoption Hurdles26:08 Preparing for the Hosting Experience26:59 First Days of Hosting27:25 Training and Preparations28:02 Arrival and First Impressions29:37 Adjusting to New Experiences33:46 Navigating Cultural Differences35:17 Bonding Moments and Challenges39:23 Emotional Farewell48:38 Reflecting on the Hosting Journey54:29 Conclusion and Next StepsSubscribe to our newsletter and get valuable free info on how to help you grow your business, raise a family and/or build your very own nonprofithttps://www.b7family.com/Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettertogetherb7/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bettertogetherb7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BetterTogetherB7 Contact: https://www.b7family.com/

In this episode of the B7 Better Together podcast, we dive deep into our personal adoption journey. We discuss how we came to adopt an older child from Colombia in 2018, detailing our hosting experience and the emotional roller coaster that came with it. Hear about our initial connections, our biological children’s reactions, and the hurdles we faced. We also touch on our initial discussions about adoption before marriage and the challenges of infertility. This heartwarming and tear-jerking e...

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