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Andrew finds room at the inn

by Julie Rattey

“I hate our school.” Andrew, 13, lay facedown on the floor of his friend John’s** bedroom. The piece of charcoal in his hands was filling his sketch pad with strong, dark lines that seemed desperate to jump off the page and never come back… read more
Brayden's Christmas: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital*

by Julie Rattey

Brayden, honey, wake up. It’s Christmas.”Brayden, 8, opened his eyes to see his mom, Brenda, leaning over him. The sun was up, and Brayden could hear 3-year-old Brynnan warbling along to Christmas music in the living room.“This is a… read more
The Boys in the Kitchen*

by Julie Rattey

"More corn meal."As he leaned over the campfire, Mubanga, 15, tossed a handful into the pot of boiling water as Evaristo, 16, stirred. The boys' lanky teenage arms and hands seemed to gain grace and purpose as they worked over the pot. Around them was… read more
Ginging and the Kidnapped Priest*

by Julie Rattey

"Benito! Come quickly!"Ibony's voice was tense as she called her husband from across their one-room hut. It was 5:30 a.m. on Good Friday, March 29, 1991, and the hot sun was just rising over the forest where Ibony, her husband Benito, who was a hired … read more

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