It does not seem that long ago when Kyle was 4 years old and was attending Pre-K at Caldwell Playschool in Tyler, Texas. The years have passed by, too quickly. 
Now we have our third BCA graduate! Over 10 years ago I asked the Lord to provide our sons with Christian educations. Of course we never imagined he would do it by sending us thousands of miles away from family and friends to Romania. By doing this he educated our whole family. The Lord opened our eyes to seeing a lost world in need of him. He showed us we need to stay focused on him to not only meet our needs but also to show us the direction he wants us to go as we serve him. It has been an amazing journey with the Lord!
Of of his classmates Kyle had been at BCA the longest (since he was in 4th grade). Kyle is in the striped shirt in front in Miss Leahy's 4th grade class.
Rachael Mather arrived in the 5th grade.
Rachael and Kyle at the Prom in April. 
Class of 2008 with Jennifer Lipp, BCA's school director before graduation begins.
Preparing to file into the graduation ceremony.
Tony Barbusca, BCA's secondary principal begins the ceremony.
The graduates listening.
A sibling of each graduate read a scripture that the graduate had chosen.
Nathaniel read Kyle's selection, John 5:19.
Ladies' quartet (Seas Byul, Sarah, Christina, and Lauren) sang Psalm 23 beautifully.
Kevin Nelstead, BCA's secondary science teacher and father of Kyle, the class valedictorian gave the keynote address.
Lauren Staab was the salutatorian.
Kyle Nelstead was the valedictorian.
Kyle receiving his diploma from BCA school board chairman, Jennifer Cox.
Jennifer Lipp changing Kyle's tassle from one side to the other.
The class of 2008 after tossing their hats.
The reception line.
The hugs begin with kindergartner Rose.
The oldest brother shaking the youngest brother's hand.
A hug from his middle older brother.
Laura Crawford (a former BCA teacher) had all three of our sons as students.
Nathaniel with Mrs. Pavel one of his English teachers. She also taught Jordan and Kyle in English and Romanian.
Twirling his tassle.
The graduates cutting their cake.
Kyle receives his official diploma from Mr. Barbusca.
Aura (our colleague) taught Kyle for one semester after she arrived here in January 2006.
Jordan with Austin Brown, BCA alumni class of 2007. His parents are colleagues of ours.
The two Kyles. They have been good friends since Kyle Nelstead and his family arrived in 2001.
The Cristeas and the Russells. We have been good friends since Roger and I had Adina as our language teacher in 2001. Three year old Alex is our godson. Little brother, Andrei is 16 months old now.
Kyle and his Nana.
Our family - Roger, Nathaniel, Melinda, Kyle, Nana, and Jordan.More graduation pictures can be seen on Facebook.
