May 25, 2009: The Ralstons Leave for the Congo

Today is the big day.  We have nothing planned for today except to see that the Ralston family, missionaries to the Republic of the Congo, get onto their flight at JFK in New York City and off on their big move to the jungles of central Africa. Art and Danielle really did not sleep at …

May 24, 2009: The Ralston’s Last Real Day

Today is it.  The very last day that the Ralston family will be living in North America.  It is really hard to believe that tomorrow they will be “gone”.  It is not very common these days to ever really need to say goodbye to someone.  Our world is one of constant communications and, in all …

May 22, 2009: Ralstons Come to Peekskill (Final Time)

I did not get any sleep last night.  None.  Not a wink.  Went to bed around eleven thirty.  Oreo decided to sleep in the guest room rather than in our bedroom which never helps me to sleep as I am always wondering if he is okay or not and if he needs my attention or …