LaDonna Osborn spent her childhood traveling around the world with her evangelical parents, T.L. and Daisy Osborn, founders of Osborn Ministries International. In this short segment, LaDonna recollects on her parent's faith and the strange pieces of art the couple collected throughout their journey. Read the full description.
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LaDonna Osborn spent her childhood traveling around the world with her evangelical parents, T.L. and Daisy Osborn, founders of Osborn Ministries International. In this short segment, LaDonna recollects on her parent's faith and the strange pieces of art the couple collected throughout their journey.
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