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DelRay and Joy are incredible people. They have eight children of their own, including four special needs children they adopted. Their story will bring hope and inspire you to be even more courageous for the fatherless. This is chapter four of the Fields of the Fatherless DVD series. Watch all the Videos by clicking here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

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DelRay and Joy are incredible people. They have eight children of their own, including four special needs children they adopted. Their story will bring hope and inspire you to be even more courageous for the fatherless. This is chapter four of the Fields of the Fatherless DVD series. 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