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A place to keep family and friends informed about how God is leading in our mission to eastern Peru.
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Donesky's Tornado Update
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All, Yes, it was a Category 4 tornado. Yes, most of the trees are gone. We have been sorting contents and picking up pieces of house everywhere. Things look a lot better around the property thanks to many volunteers from our community and church family. We have been blessed with many friends. We are amused that no one got arrested for "looting" considering our friends... more »
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Not Just Checking In
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It has been some time since we have communicated. Things have been going well. I am consulting with McKee and really enjoying it. Andrew is enjoying being in British Columbia and doing very well in school. Christina is almost done with her 7th grade and she and Odil keep busy with swimming lessons,... more »
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Update from Donesky's
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It has been five months since many of you have heard from us. I have recently received several emails asking about what is going on in our lives, so I thought it would be best to update everyone. We have been living/camping in our home in Cleveland, same address as pre Peru. We have unpacked part of what we had packed away when we left. To date, after much... more »
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Post Peru Planning
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Short Version,
We are planning to be back in Collegedale on May 4 for a time of rest and
repacking. After our time in Peru, we feel the need for some time to slow
down, think about what we have learned, and pray about what God would have
us do next. We are not ready to make a permanent decision to either... more »
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Changes Ahead
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Short Version: We are leaving Peru Projects. Longer Version: Dear Friends, After much prayer, consideration and council, Odil and I have decided that we will be leaving Peru Projects in the near future. We feel like our talents and input have created considerable tension between us and some in... more »
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Looking ahead in Peru
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This email is coming from the non-flying member of the family, Odil. Those of you that prefer to know about flying, do not despair, I will update you on what has been happening since we got back. First of all, our vacation was better than we had ever anticipated. Thank you to all our friends and family for making our stay so memorable. Our home... more »
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Update on Our Visit Next Saturday
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For those of you who are in the Collegedale/Cleveland Tennessee Area: We are still planning to have the bonfire Saturday the 24th at 6 PM. Menu is still your favorite soup and/or dessert. Please bring lawn chairs. We will be at our old home starting at 3 PM just in case you just want to stop by and visit and have other plans for the evening.... more »
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11 Months . . . A Year in Review
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Short Version: Scene One: Mission Pilot - what a great job! Living in Pucallpa, Peru - what a great experience, what an adventure! Helping People - what a noble endeavor! Sharing Jesus - Awesome! God, thanks for the clear invitation to work, live and share here in Peru. Scene Two: Flying -- No reliable performance data on the airplanes or... more »
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How We Chose a Flight
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Short Version: Several months have passed since I last wrote. We have tried to become more careful in what flights we agree to fly in an attempt to maintain good relationships with all of the commercial operators here in Peru. Then I need to tell you the Chicken story. For your interest and if you have high... more »
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Days Come Days Go but Where do the Monthes Go?
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For two weeks I have been trying to write an update for each of you. I don't know what I have been doing or where the time is going but to date your update is still disjointed words in this draft email. I guess I have been back in Pucallpa for a couple of months since I spent my time studying Spanish. I will try to recap the last couple of months and get it sent.... more »
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