It was a very interesting day today. We met with a Professor Flomo of Cuttington University who is himself handicapped. He has overcome many obstacles as a handicap adult in Liberia and is really an inspiration to so many. He is writing a book to share his experiences. Even his wife Angeline is a testiment to their life story. We were able to discuss the many issues facing handicap people in Liberia and what is being done so far by what organizations here. We value his input as the children we work with today will be the handicap adults of tomorrow in Liberia. Working together to see them obtain their rights, keeping their dignity, and having the same privledges any other Liberian has here. We truly enjoyed our time of sharing. And he knows so many and so many hold him in high regard. He does not see himself as handicapped-just learning disabled and needing to do things different. He has shown communities how handicap people have much to contribute to Liberia. We also had a very good meeting in the ministry of health today as we work towards our goals of working with handicap children in foster homes. We intend to be an option for abandoned handicap children instead of them lanquishing in hospitals waiting for someone to care enough to take them in. Tomorrow is a big day for us. Will share then.
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