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‘I Wouldn’t Change Anything’: The Pain and Blessing of Hard Adoptions
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra , as published by The Gospel Coalition
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Julie's journey, including her engagement to another counselor, Greg, and their decision to adopt, are available from The Gospel Coalition, a local source.
A local resident, Julie Lowe, has shared her experience with foster care and adoption. She worked as a foster-care social worker while pursuing her graduate degree in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary. Julie initially provided respite care for children, including two toddler sisters, before deciding to become their full-time foster parent.
The sisters later became available for adoption. Further details about Julie's journey, including her engagement to another counselor, Greg, and their decision to adopt, are available from The Gospel Coalition, a local source.
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Category: missions Published: August 13, 2026 Source: The Gospel Coalition Reading time: 1 min
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