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Extensive analysis of digitally recorded interviews together with the researcher's participant observations and field notes revealed nine data categories and five patterns from which three main themes emerged. The themes were (a) spiritual care, grounded in a belief in the strength and wisdom of one God, is health promoting and illness preventing; (b) contributing to and meeting the expectations of the community are necessary for health and well-being; and (c) the conflicting expectations of two cultures are affecting health and well-being. 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The themes were (a) spiritual care, grounded in a belief in the strength and wisdom of one God, is health promoting and illness preventing; (b) contributing to and meeting the expectations of the community are necessary for health and well-being; and (c) the conflicting expectations of two cultures are affecting health and well-being. The findings of this study provide a framework from which to develop culturally congruent care for the "Lost Boys and Girls." 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