An adopted son shall never take the family, name and the estate of his natural father, the funeral cake follows the family, name and the estate, the funeral offerings of him who gives, his son in adoption cease, as far as that son is concerned.
GURU NANAK
GURU NANAK
Guru Nanak on adoption
Guru Nanak76 quotes“An adopted son shall never take the family, name and the estate of his natural father, the funeral cake follows the family, name and the estate, the funeral offerings of him who gives, his son in adoption cease, as far as that son is concerned.”
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Adoniram JudsonAdoniram Judson Shame on those breasts of stone that cannot melt in soft adoption of another’s sorrow.
Aaron HillAaron Hill You can keep ‘consumer’ DNA at the center of your product. That will always mean that adoption is easier.
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Edward AlbeeEdward Albee Too many children in foster care are falling through cracks. Be a hero, take the time learn about adoption today.
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