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rgstryker

rgstryker

Married 21 years. Had 4 children in 5 years. They are currently hitting the teenage years - the oldest is 16. Careers in education and telecommunications. Love volunteering. Reading is the dessert in my day!
  • Williamsburg, VA, USA
  • member since October 11 2007

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  • Paulette M

    Paulette M says

    Great to hear from you! And thanks for the recommendation. Do you mean this book?
    http://www.shelfari.com/books/95755/Faith-of-My-Fathers-(Chronicles-of-the-Kings)

    I find that when I can't find the book on advanced search, I look it up on Amazon and search by the ISBN. Then I search by ISBN along with title and author on Shelfari and usually find it. (Just happened today, in fact, with my latest wish list book.)

    By the way, do you still need a school desk? I always look when I'm at the thrift stores to see if they have one suitable...

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • horse and book lover

    horse and book lover says

    How is it going? I have not been on Shelfari in a long time. how is it going? I am going to see if I can read Despereaux again for the third time. It is a greart book.
    Brianna

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • nrw

    nrw says

    Hi Rita, Have you read the book Things we couldn't say...Set at the same time as the Hiding Place. The children have been fascinated by it as well. N.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Paula G

    Paula G says

    Rita,

    When are you guys arriving back here in the burg? Looking forward to seeing all the Groene's!

    Paula

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • nrw

    nrw says

    Hi Rita,
    It's raining in Nicaragua! In Columbia too? Kaitlyn woke up saying, are you sure it's not saturday? I just want to stay in bed and read books! What's up for your family this summer? Please drop a line. We'd love to hear from you! Nancy
    Missedyou this year

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • nrw

    nrw says

    Hi Rita!
    Just now I added some books to my shelf, Alas, once an avid reader...I like the dessert idea! I love you, friend. Your books are so diverse and fascinating.
    Hope all is well! Hugs to the girls! Drpo me a line (lost my addresses!)N

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • horse and book lover

    horse and book lover says

    The creature in my picture is my panda hamster. Her name is Fuzzyina Oreo Murphy. We call her Fuzzy for short.
    I hope you come back to Providence to teach again. We really miss you!! :( [unhappy face] Say hi to Gracie and Maggie for me!
    Are you in Williamsburg? I really want to see you! If you come over, you can see Fuzzy!
    How is the family doing? How's the hamster over there? Everything is fine over here.

    Sincerely,
    Fuzzy and Bri.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Paula G

    Paula G says

    i hope you are serious about working at PCS. I am psyched that you might be on staff. Great to see you! I just wish it had been for longer.

    Paula

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Paulette M

    Paulette M says

    Hi, Rita! I saw that you have John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" on your wish list. Truly a jewel of a book! I read it recently for the first time and I am so very glad I did. Did you know that it is available to read for free online? (Don't tell Amazon! wink, wink) I think you may also download it as a pdf. Here is the link: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/bunyan/pilgrim.titlepage.html
    They have a number of wonderful Christian classics available like this such as "Confessions" by Augustine and "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas À Kempis. You can also search the book's text. Neat site.
    Hope all is well with you... :)
    -Paulette

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Jeanie W

    Jeanie W says

    Yes! Hi, it's Jeanie used-to-be-Snow Wilson! I just read a book that had me glued to its pages most of the way thru - so I finally joined. How R U?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mi Books

    Mi Books says

    I just noticed someone mentioned "Bruchko." Excellent book! My kids love to discuss the situations Bruchko encountered. Highly recommend this one!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mi Books

    Mi Books says

    Hi, I saw your profile picture on Paulette's shelf. I was awed by your picture! That is so cool! I've also found a couple of books that I want to read that you have! Have fun reading!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • horse and book lover

    horse and book lover says

    Mrs. stryker,
    I have some new books on my shelf,
    Brianna

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Pennypal

    Pennypal says

    Hi Rita, I've added Blind Eye to my shelf. You will find it fascinating and terrifying...it is non-fiction about a guy who impersonates a Dr. right here in Newport News!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • jenn4nica

    jenn4nica says

    rita,
    just read peace like a river; it's really beautiful; slow at the beginning, but once you get into it, it's really wonderful... i think you'd love it... how are u?
    take care
    jen

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Kedra P

    Kedra P says

    Hey there! So I do recommend my one book, it's great, but I have added a couple more now. :) That just happened to be the last one I'd read- a good one I've read that is. Well I'm missing our meetings and YL so much. I tried to find it here in Wellington, but it's not here- only in Auckland and Christchurch. I look at the pics and wish I could be there. NZ is windy and cool- so I'm enjoying the climate change as I'm sure you are. My cousin and I found a neat church that we've gotten involved with. Good stuff- hope you and fam and great and enjoying it there. Any YL there?? I wish I could go to your house right now and hang out!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Suzanne L

    Suzanne L says

    Dear Ms. Stryker: It's me, Givie. This is my mom's Shelfari because I don't have one yet. We have to figure out how to register me using Mom's email address. I miss you here in Virginia. It's weird not seeing your face around school. Love you, Givie
    P.S. The second grade room is still in the same place, if you want to drop by. I read Boston Jane! ;) It`s the best!!!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Paulette M

    Paulette M says

    Rita,

    Since you are living in Colombia, perhaps you and your kids would be interested in reading a book together that's on my shelf, "Bruchko." It is a true account of a 19 year old who was captured by the Motilone Indians who were still living a very primitive life and the impact he had living out the Gospel among them. It's by Bruce Olson.

    I've not read it yet (it was Shae's book when we married), so you may want to scan ahead just to be sure there isn't any material you'd prefer to skip with the kids. Just as a precaution...

    But it's been reprinted many times and looks like it would be very good and inspiring. Plus, an interesting read about your host country.

    Peace to you,
    Paulette

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • April H

    April H says

    HI Rita! Life here in NIcaland continues without all of you but we think of you often. The ladies at Bible study were praying for you on Wed. How is the adjustment? How are the kids liking their new school?
    Have you found a ladies group?
    DO you ever get updates on Eugenia?
    We are super busy and more and more women are coming to House of Hope on Tues (120!!!) and have had many new families move in.
    MIke will be in Ecuador in Nov. for 2 wweks of teaching pastor's conferences. Hope will be 16 on Wed. Hard to believe.
    Want to check out your books.
    Thanks!
    April

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Paula G

    Paula G says

    Hey Rita,

    I am working most on M, W, and F. I teach one class on T, Th. Since I am part-time, I have stayed on the board. I roll off this year. It is exciting at the school with a great leader at the helm. The school is growing and we are hoping to build in the next two years.

    I finished my PhD this year. I am not sure what the future holds for me. Trevor still requires a great deal from us, so working full-time right now is out of the question.

    I enjoyed seeing Maggie this summer. What a beautiful girl! She seems to know what she wants to do. Good for her!

    Paula

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )


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