What do we know about the Birdsalls? the Ritchies?

[Chris Burnett Rome Italy]

Just checking in to see if anyone has info on the Birdsalls' or the Ritchies' status. I can't seem to find them on the message board. And, though it's been a few years and they might not even be around, what do we know about the Debrulers or the Driggers?

These are families that I got to know well during a visit to Berean to talk about missions in Italy and do a concert 2 years in a row--a few years ago.

God bless you all,
Chris Burnett
Rome, Italy

[Doug]

Chris said:

Just checking in to see if anyone has info on the Birdsalls' or the Ritchies' status. I can't seem to find them on the message board. And, though it's been a few years and they might not even be around, what do we know about the Debrulers or the Driggers?

These are families that I got to know well during a visit to Berean to talk about missions in Italy and do a concert 2 years in a row--a few years ago.

God bless you all,
Chris Burnett
Rome, Italy

Good to hear from you, Chris! John Ritchie is in Baton Rouge...they have temporarily moved all of the schools in the LSU Medical Center to the Baton Rouge campus. Pat is in Iowa with their daughter Rachel. Their house fared very well...although their neighbor had a foot of water inside.

I saw Ben Birdsall last week in front of his house. No major damage. I don't know if he was home for good or just to check on things.

Dave DeBruler, from my understanding, has been transferred back to Houston as a result of Katrina. I have heard rumors that Shell is pulling out of New Orleans completely.

The Driggers moved to the DC area about 3 months ago. They have been great supporters and prayer partners through this whole ordeal.

[Chris Burnett Rome Italy]

Thanks for the info Doug! Boy, doesn't that take a load off.... God bless you all, and know that all of our students and staff at the Italian Bible Institute have been praying for you all. We love you dearly.

Chris Burnett