I Was Born “Bawindsom” in Burkina Faso, West Africa My name is Joseph Ilboudo, and this is my story. I was born with the name “Bawindsom” in the West African country of Burkina Faso. I was the fifth child in a family of seven children, born on a dirt floor in a hut in our village, called “Wobzougou.” In our … Read More
I Had to Get Out of the Driver’s Seat and Give Control of My Life to God
-Joan Hudak
-Joan Hudak
I was born and raised in Allentown, one of seven children. My parents belonged to the Catholic church, and although we didn’t attend church regularly, I did occasionally receive the sacraments. My mom prayed with us nightly and tried to teach us right from wrong. She had many good values and always shared them with us.