In this episode of Eternal Family Adoptions, Hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam meet Dr. Holly Richardson, who alongside her husband created one of the largest international adoption families in history - 24 children total, with 20 adopted from eight different countries including Romania, Kazakhstan, Russia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, and more. Holly shares the spiritual experiences that guided each adoption decision, from her first transformative moment watching a 1990 Barbara Walters special about Romanian orphanages to navigating complex international laws across decades. You'll discover the financial strategies that made raising 24 children possible, the heartbreak of losing three special-needs daughters, and the unexpected joy of earning a PhD at age 57 while still parenting. Holly discusses the devastating political changes that have nearly eliminated international adoption opportunities and advocates for policy reforms. This conversation reveals the faith, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment required to build families across cultural boundaries. Holly's journey demonstrates that love truly knows no borders when families are meant to be together forever.

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