Richard and Sharla Rachel are typical American grandparents who enjoy being a part of their grandchildren's lives. They babysit. They have dinner together. They read books and play games.
But one significant difference distinguishes them from many American grandparents: 5,834 miles to be exact. That is the distance -- including an ocean -- that separates the Rachels from three of their grandchildren.
The distance has prompted the Rachels, who live in Carrollton, Texas, to find creative ways to connect virtually with their grandchildren, whose parents serve as Christian workers in the Balkan region of Eastern Europe. Keep reading
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