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Missionary Kid

There are always challenging and unusual events in our personal lives that actually helped you grow. Being a missionary kid is not a usual event in my life. There were countless of unexplainable tough times; being mocked and ignored by Russian people. Those poisonous behaviors that I encountered affected not only my identity but also aroused some depressing thoughts in me. However, God used those behaviors to lead me to Him.
When I was two months old, I immediately came to Russia. I grew up with Russian friends. My Russian nanny was always taking care of me with love and attention. Whenever summer vacation came, my heart would beat fast when thinking of spending with my nanny. Spending vacation with her was the most remarkable …show more content…

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