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(RNS) Most international adoptions are arranged through licensed agencies. Becky Morlock's situation was different; her son was given to her directly by his biological mother, and the case left her stranded in India as a missionary-turned-mom for almost four years. By Adriana Janovich
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Culture,
Social Issues
Beliefs:
Christian - Protestant
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adoption, becky morlock, india, missionary
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