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Missionary Kids. AKA TCKs – Third Culture Kids.

Missionary Sunday Message Link

Last Sunday, Paul and I had the opportunity to speak to our home church about our year in Kenya. If you’re interested in downloading the audio of that message, you may do so at http://www.holycross-raleigh.org/sermons.html.

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Where is the MK’s home?

Recently, I’ve heard from a few RVA 08 grads who are now freshmen in American, Canadian, and Korean colleges. Many are doing very well, have new friends, and are enjoying their classes. Several have mentioned the fact that they are … Continue reading

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Ben Entwistle

The following is from Roy and Judy Entwistle, Ben’s grandparents, sent on Tuesday. We just had a call from Dan in South Africa. He reported that Ben did really well for the first 3 1/2 hours of the flight. Then, his heart … Continue reading

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Continue to Pray for Ben

Ben and his father Dan left Nairobi this morning on a medivac flight, headed for Johannesburg, South Africa. An evacuation to the U.S. was deemed too long (20+ hours) considering his fragile condition. Ben will have heart surgery when he … Continue reading

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Happy, sad, disorganized thoughts, and please pray for Ben

Exactly one week until we fly out. We’re all experiencing a huge range of emotions. We lost the Prescott final on a rainy, lightning-streaked afternoon, 3-6 in sudden death overtime. A tough, well-played match despite the weather. What made it so … Continue reading

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A Day in the Life of an RVA Dorm Mom

Thursday, 1 May 2008 6:46 a.m. – I’ve hit the snooze button a few times, but I’m trying to steal a few more precious moments of rest when I’m abruptly awakened by Joy, “Aunt Carolyn, Aunt Carolyn, Aunt Carolyn, listen … Continue reading

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They’re arriving today

Today is “arrival day.” The girls from Uganda were delivered to us around 11:00 a.m., and they’re busily unpacking, getting their rooms organized, and running around socializing. We’re expecting the others sometime this afternoon with two late arrivals tomorrow. Classes … Continue reading

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Photos!

You may have already seen the photos of life in the dorm as well as RVA activities in general, but here’s the link again.      Here are a bunch of photos of the RVA Banquet mentioned in a previous post. … Continue reading

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