It’s important to realize that we adopt not because we are rescuers. No. We adopt because we are rescued.

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- David Platt

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- David Platt

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- David Platt

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"The Lord is sending more exceptional spirits to earth. As a body they excel the average capacity of their forebears. Their potential for personal growth and positive contribution is enormous."

- Elder Richard G. Scott

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- President Ezra Taft Benson

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- Cindy Gallop

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- Arlan Hamilton

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"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness."

- Oprah Winfrey

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