By Roger Oakland (writing from Kenya, Africa) The days have been very long on this trip to Kenya. I have had many eye-opening moments based on visual observations. I have heard people share their hearts, which has touched my own. I am shocked when I hear the responses I am getting when I ask widows … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Yesterday was another extremely busy day in Kenya. With very little sleep the night before, there was no time to rest during the day. After breakfast, our driver picked us up, and we were taken to the local government office facility. Yesterday, the day before Good Friday, was a day chosen by … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Founder of Understand the Times, International and Bryce Homes Program It has been about one week since I have returned from a ten-day trip to the country of Myanmar where I was able to visit with children and leaders of all the Understand The Times Bryce Homes that have been established there. … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International June 23 is always a bitter-sweet day for our family. Our son Bryce was born 39 years ago today. This reminds us of his life and how much we miss him. He was only 27 years old when his life was suddenly taken in a car accident in … [Read more…]
Bryce Dean Oakland Memorial June 23, 1974- August 5, 2001 Today, August 5, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Roger Oakland’s son’s “graduation to heaven.” This is the memorial Roger has written: No one can possibly understand the pain and grief our family experienced when we lost a son and brother like Bryce – unless … [Read more…]
From Roger Oakland of Understand the Times On August 5,2010, it will be nine years since our son Bryce suddenly passed from this world to his eternal home in heaven. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of him and long for his presence. He was twenty-seven when he left us. If he … [Read more…]