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Welcome to my webpage!
I don't know how you heard about me. Maybe you prayed for Martin and me while we were in the jungle
for a year. Maybe you've heard me speak. Maybe you just stumbled on to the website. Whatever brought
you here, I hope you can find what you are interested in.
If we were sitting chatting over a cup of tea (Tetley being the preferred brand  ), you would
probably ask what most people get around to asking.
How are you doing? "Fine. We are great. The kids are doing well.
Jeff is pursuing his desire to become involved in aviation in some form. He is at Liberty University
working on getting 'all those licenses' that pilots seem to need. He is far enough along that he is
instructing in the Aviation Department this year. Jeff was married in the summer of 2006 to another New Tribes Mission
MK (missionary kid), Sarah Neu. We love her and welcome her into our family. She is
a really good 'fit'. Mindy graduated from Rose Hill High School and is now attending New Tribes Bible
Institute in Wisconsin. Zach is completing his senior year at Rose Hill High and looking forward to what
the future holds for him. He keeps me laughing – I’m so thankful for all my children!"
Where do you live? "In Rose Hill, Kansas in a beautiful, massive house
built for us by the community. This is small town America at its best...wonderful folks, these
Kansans!!"
What are you doing now? "The past 6 years have been unbelievable.
I have spoken of my experiences in more places than I can recall. I have traveled from California to
New York and from Texas to Canada (and even overseas!) in order to speak of God's grace to us. I have
written a book about our hostage experience entitled, "In the Presence of My Enemies"
which has sold more than 300,000 copies to date. I have also written a second book on the lessons which I have learned
through my experience called "To Fly Again".
Would you ever consider going back to the Philippines? "I've made a
couple of trips back already. In August 2004, I made a trip back there when I was asked to testify.
On another occasion my kids and I snuck back into the country without telling anyone so we could visit
their beloved homeland again without a lot of media attention. We love the Philippines with
all our hearts!!"
I wish I could meet with each one of you and tell you how much Martin and I appreciated your
prayers for us while we were hostages. Every time you prayed...we needed it. And my children and I
appreciate your continued prayers for us as we desire to be a family that God can use.
If you will visit the "News & Events" section, I will seek to keep you
informed of my speaking schedule, and also keep you updated on other significant things going on
in our lives.
Come back often.
Blessings!
Gracia
The Martin & Gracia Burnham Foundation would like to recognize those sponsors and patrons who have been instrumental in launching this Foundation:
Servant Christian Community Foundation
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