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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jun 24, 2010 21:02:03 GMT -8
I noticed in part of Petra's blog she mentions flying in Samaritan's Purse helicopter. For anyone who does not know, this organization was started by Franklin Graham (Billy Graham's son) several decades ago. He took his "evangelism" world-wide with this program. I love seeing how it works through Petra's blog. Thank you for mentioning that, Gasp - I noticed that reference too. Every Christmas our church puts together shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse. It's a fun shopping trip - trying to fill up that box with as much fun (and practical) stuff as possible! My other personal note about them: When I went to New Orleans with Habitat for Humanity after Hurricane Katrina, we stayed in a vacant school that was converted to dormitories (cots, and if you were lucky, a mattress on top of the cot). It was called 'Camp Hope', and it was run by Samaritan's Purse. Good people, and they made our sparse accommodations into a welcome home - a refuge where we could rest and recharge our physical and mental batteries.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jul 16, 2010 20:35:50 GMT -8
From what I can gather, Petra has returned home from Haiti, and she's back to the training 'grind'.
Well done, m'lady - it was an inspiring read, and THANK YOU for sharing with us. The memories you made in Haiti (in your mind and in the minds of those you touched) can never be taken away...
Tags: Petra Acker / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 1, 2011 16:50:08 GMT -8
Petra is one of the most successful of those who split their time between short track and long track. She was on the Short Track Jr. World Team last March, and now she's achieved a top honor in Long Track... Petra Acker and Shani Davis Win 2011 U.S. Allround Championshipsposted by Linda Jager - Dec. 31, 2010 05:06 PM KEARNS, Utah (December 31, 2010) - The U.S. Allround National Championships concluded today at the Utah Olympic Oval. Two-time Olympic champion Shani Davis (Chicago, IL) and Petra Acker (Clifton Park, NY) secured the 2011 U.S. Allround titles. Read More: www.usspeedskating.org/uptospeed/posts/petra_acker_and_shani_davis_win_2011_us_allround_championsh_2.php
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 6, 2011 20:36:04 GMT -8
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PETRA!
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