Shaping Families

Abducted Child

“I just had the sinking feeling that something was wrong. It was almost as if it was in the air … and I told him … ‘Candace didn’t come home from school.’” – Willma Derksen

It’s perhaps a parent’s worst nightmare to realize a child has gone missing. Imagine the horror when it happened to our guest this week, Wilma Derksen, and her husband. 

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Just Sayin'

Emily Ralph

I found the perfect gift for my grandmother that year—a framed picture of me on the African Savanna. She was so proud of the mission work I did and I knew this was one Christmas she would not “re-gift” her present to someone who needed it more than her

Video
A short clip of Wilma and Cliff Dersken telling part of their story. (After brief introduction of the entire documentary, you’ll meet Wilma, Cliff and their children.)

Journey Toward Forgiveness
A Third Way documentary that features Wilma Derksen from today’s program.

Books
Have You Seen Candace? Wilma Derksen

Confronting the Horror: the Aftermath of Violence, Wilma Derksen

Online
Wilma’s blog.

Where's Candace?

We were working to restore our house while trying to keep an eye on Jacob. One sunny day I suddenly realized I had not heard or seen him for too long a time. I called for him. No answer. I called louder. Still no answer. I felt a panic rising in my chest. I ran to find my wife, Mary. Had she seen Jacob?

The people who live along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico today are facing massive losses to their lands and livelihoods. It’s hard to believe that just five short years ago that coast line was hit by another tragedy – Hurricane Katrina. Hear one story of a man who lost it all and the work of Mennonite Disaster Service in the wake of Katrina.

Enchiladas

Emily Ralph talks about the gift of forgiveness in her “My Turn” segment this week. She says of this recipe: Like most newlyweds, my parents were dirt poor in the first years of their marriage.  They loved Mexican food, but couldn't afford to go to their favorite restaurant. 

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