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 country … 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.


