Escaping from Ukraine: A journey of fear and hope from Kharkiv, Ukraine to Greensboro
Chris Penna with Arina, Natasha and Luiza Bezsonova, and Violeta Penna at a church reception. CONTRIBUTED
At the FPC’s service and luncheon at Parks Ferry Recreation Area, Arina and Natasha enjoy playing corn hole for the first time. CONTRIBUTED
Natasha, Arina and Luiza at the Penna home in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED
Imagine for a moment that downtown Eatonton is the border between your country and a country bent on your destruction. Then imagine that you live a few blocks from downtown Greensboro, a mere 23 miles from that border.
Finally, you’re awakened from a deep sleep in the wee hours of the morning by the sound of exploding artillery shells and missile strikes. What do you do? Panic? Scream? Run?
