Mary Grace's exit from California

Brian Ruguru · Post by **Brian Ruguru** » 25 May 2023, 06:18

After the experiences Donny and Mary Grace had, do you think they would be leave California upon their parents' return from Africa? Do you feel, based on the conclusion, the two would be happier/comfortable living with their grandparents? Did the experiences make the two siblings have a change of heart towards California?

Kavita Shah · Post by **Kavita Shah** » 25 May 2023, 10:29

They would be really reluctant after staying there for 2 years. And if they wish then maybe their parents would let them stay there for a while longer. And eventually they'll all go back to California.
Mary Grace did have a change of heart and Donny was already happy to have a new school and many new friends.

Josephe-Anne · Post by **Josephe-Anne** » 27 May 2023, 02:25

I think Donny and Mary Grace will want to stay in California since meeting the Grandma Gang and making so many new friends. When their parents return from Kenya, they will probably face the same problems as when they were leaving Kansas. They won't want to move away from their grandparents, their school, and their friends.

Post by **Abril Zacca** » 28 May 2023, 14:39

I believe that they would try to convince their parents to stay in California, maybe not living in their grandparent's house but somewhere nearby so that they don't lose contact with all their new friends and new school.

Abi_rami · Post by **Abi_rami** » 30 May 2023, 15:04

Definitely! They will be reluctant to move from California and their grandparents. But they will not be ready to stay without their parents either. So yes it will be a difficult and emotional experience for them.

Christine Palmer · Post by **Christine Palmer** » 02 Jun 2023, 12:22

After two years, both kids will be settled in school with friends. They most likely will not want to return to their hometown. It will all depend on the church and their parents' jobs.

Post by **Leasa Ana Maria** » 02 Jun 2023, 14:35

I believe that they learned to love California, and it would be very hard for them to leave their grandparents.

Akangbe Opeyemi · Post by **Akangbe Opeyemi** » 08 Jun 2023, 11:44

I believe it would be hard for them to leave California. They have come to love the new environment, develop new friendships and become closer to their grandparents. The children are already very happy staying with their grandparents and might find it difficult to choose between going back with their parents and staying back in California.

Chinazo Anozie · Post by **Chinazo Anozie** » 09 Jun 2023, 15:46

Hmm, this is a tough one. I think they would have a difficult time moving back to Kansas. Two years is quite a long time and the book shows that they are already creating roots in California. I'm sure they'd be thrilled to see their parents, but they'll also miss their new friends and the Grandma Gang.

Ogunkoya Mayowa · Post by **Ogunkoya Mayowa** » 12 Jun 2023, 05:16

Mary and Donny can return to their home upon their parent arrival from Africa, and we can confirm that from all the letters Mary always wrote them that she couldn't wait to get back home. Although, after two years in California, it will not be easy because of the friends she and Donny would have made, they will still love meeting their old friends.

Post by **Samantha Barnes 3** » 09 Jul 2023, 14:08

I think Donny and Mary Grace will want to stay in California now that they have made some friends. I think that by the time their parents return from Africa, Donny and Mary Grace will consider California to be home.

Oluwasegun Timothy · Post by **Oluwasegun Timothy** » 12 Jul 2023, 09:09

It is my conviction that their parents would undertake a persuasive campaign to encourage them to remain in California, seeking an alternative living arrangement nearby rather than their grandparents' house. The intention behind this endeavor would be to ensure they maintain strong ties with their newly formed friendships and their current school, thus avoiding any disruption or loss of connection.

Catherine Radford · Post by **Catherine Radford** » 18 Jul 2023, 16:17

I think they would want to stay - however it definitely would be on trend for them to leave!

Post by **Zainab Wasif** » 28 Jul 2023, 07:35

They would not want to go back from California. Mary Grace and Donny are pampered by their grandparents and everybody around including their teachers so I think it would be difficult to move back after two years!

Laura Helsel Goggin · Post by **Laura Helsel Goggin** » 29 Jul 2023, 19:09

I think by the time two years have passed, Mary Grace and Donny will be settled in California and will not want to leave. Hopefully, the parents will understand how hard this has been on the children, especially Mary Grace, and will make plans to settle in California with their kids. This would be the best decision for the kids. I disagree with the parents leaving the kids with their grandparents for two years to pursue a mission. There are other ways to serve God without being separated from your kids for two years.