Compassion Always Wins Out!

Little Karin got a walker today. What an improvement. She loved it. Need to bring more of them over for FMN homes. Thank you Faith!!

Michelle and Survivor

I visited several of the schools today that we have sponsored children in. Check out more about our Liberian Literacy program by clicking on link to the left- W.A.L.K. Was nice to see the children appreciating their educational opportunities.

This is Princess- my Liberian Cinderella. She is doing wonderfully in school. She aspires to be a doctor one day. She is one of our sponsored children.

Two yrs ago I gave a guy I met named Henry, $75 to register his school. I dont know what I was thinking and thought I will never see those funds again. He contacted me this summer to let me know his school is operational and that I should come and visit. I was shocked. Wonderfully shocked. I couldnt wait to meet him and his school. Here is a guy who didnt wait or make excuses for why he couldnt get involved and help his own people. He saw the need and went. Isnt this what Christ calls us to do? Henry has 30 orphans who attend his school. They cant afford to pay but their families pay what ever they can. He said many times they dont come to schoo at all due to the cost. If you look in these pics, the orphans are the children in street clothing. I will post more about this later. Anyway- I figured if they are not getting FAMILIES- the least we could do is help give them HOPE with an education. Its only $100 a year! That is less than 10 a month. That is like 3 dollars a week= a cup of coffee at McDonalds.

Our goal this 2012 year is to help these 30 orphan children have their school fees sponsored. We have ages, names, pics and grades info for you to have. While we are at it- why not give this as a gift to a friend or family member this year for Christmas instead of more of what isnt needed anyway or we have too much of? How about it? Will you join me? Contact us- I will give you more information!

Meeting the teachers.

Steven ( Liberian Literacy Program Director), myself, Henry, and Daniel.

Ok so now this is Chris. Actually this is Nygalalaboh. I couldnt say that so I called him Chris. It has stuck. Chris is coming to America with me tomorrow. He is getting his eye sight for Christmas! Thank you Mayo Clinic. Chris is 4 years old. Here he is with his friend Jeremiah.

This is John and Korpu from our FMN homes. They are ready for school and were sponsored by a caring family in the states. Thank you sponsor family!

John

Korpu

Faith is adopting two adorable little boys from our FMN homes. What a great family these boys are going to be with the rest of their lives! What a blessing to each other.

And yes I know you are wondering why these pics- but seriously- John Deere Green even in Liberia! I was actually wondering who could afford them here. Perhaps an org with big gov backing? I wanted to go up to the sales man and ask many questions (being as we used to farm) but then I thought that would be cruel. He might think I was there to seriously buy one. Couldnt afford new tractors in the states when we farmed what alone here. haha.

**Side note- tomorrow we leave Liberia. It has a been a long, rewarding, frustrating week. Little Hope will not be traveling with me. We try again for her visa on Monday. I will have to come back for her. Faith did not go home with her boys like planned. She will have to come back. Yes we can feel frustrated and we do lose some battles. But when God is for us- who can be against us! Our focus will continue to be one day at a time and do what you can with that. Compassion keeps me going- I hope it does for you too with what ever you put your efforts into for those less fortunate than ourselves.