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Grandma’s Bedroom and the Holy Family as Refugees

Grandma’s Bedroom and the Holy Family as Refugees

by MarianBeaman | Dec 13, 2017 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, neighborhood, Quotations

Once upon a time my Grandma Longenecker and Aunt Ruthie welcomed strangers into their home. They hosted Phuong Le from Viet Nam, their first refugee “daughter.”     After Grandma died my aunt carried on the tradition opening her door to refugees...

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