an adoption reunion took place today..

Agnes received a picture of her adopted daughter today- she was soooo happy!

I dont know who was more excited Agnes or Donna about seeing each other after the adoption of Alice.

Donna and Agnes with Agnes daughters (Alice sisters) Ester and Gracie.

Gifts brought and pictures shared. The community in support of Agnes's family and their decision to allow Alice adoption to the states to Donna's family.

Alice has two families who love her dearly- they are an extension of each other.

Eric and Agnes

The children in the community- so excited for the family.

Yes once again it was a barrage of take my pictures! How can you possibly turn them down?

These next few pics are of children in the community- beautiful happy children!

We also visited a family in need of medical help for their child. This is Joe- he is 6 months old. Joe needs a shunt for his head and the only way he is going to get this is if we find a doctor and hospital to donate the care and a family to donate their hosting services. If any of you know of a doctor/hospital that you or we can speak to about this please contact us and we will get you his information. Joe will not get well unless he has this surgery. He has parents who love him dearly who are praying he gets this medical miracle.

and this is what we did today...

It is good to be back in Liberia! We met with all our FMN kids, sponsored kids, and other children and families were are working with. The kids were so excited to see us again. Here I am with Korpu as she opens a Christmas gift.

This is Donna K holding little Donna -picture taken by.. Donna B. Popular name today.

Michelle, our photographer, holding Favor.

Donna K with Karin. She was quit the little ham today. And can she shake it-shake it.

I am with Little Barry who is sponsored by the SFGT Childrens church. The children were excited to see what was brought for Barry for Christmas!

Michelle and Hope- the little girl we intend to escort to the states for medical surgery next week.

Do you suppose this little guys name is Zacharias?

Our Abagail- we have been following her situation for two years. Her father says he is now ready to place her in our care... we will see whether that happens next week. She is now 6 yrs old and still only 12 lbs.

Cara with baby Survivor- you would never guess this baby was brought to us a few short months ago severely malnourished!

How do these ladies do it- and without a chiropractor in the country...

This precious guy is Michael- he remembers me from every trip.

Christina with Survivor.

Donna K and Cara with two of our FMN boys.

Michelle with Eric.

Donna K with Mohammed

Hope thought she was traveling that day with me. She is ready for her adventure.

Cara and a group of school children- she was having a great time!

Children on their way home from school.

The cook is busy in her kitchen.

This sweet little fairy is Linda.

It was a busy day of kids clamoring for our attention.

Our drama queen- Korpu.

Isnt she just precious?

FMN's Hope

Elevena

Christina is checking out her babies!

There is our Jeremiah- take my picture- take my picture!

Donna K first trip to Liberia and loving every minute. We are thrilled to have her with us.

Hope

Thanksgiving Prayer

Mark 12:42-44

But a poor widow came and put in 2 very small copper coins worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said: “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all others. They gave out of wealth but she gave out of poverty, put in everything- all she had to live on.”

O God, when I have food,
help me to remember the hungry;
When I have work,
help me to remember the jobless;
When I have a home,
help me to remember those who have no home at all;
When I am without pain,
help me to remember those who suffer,
And remembering,
help me to destroy my complacency;
bestir my compassion,
and be concerned enough to help;
By word and deed,
those who cry out for what we take for granted.
Amen.

Holiday Newsletter

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Enough Said!

This little man is Anthony. He is the baby boy I brought here from Liberia back in May for surgery generously donated by MASS General. Because of circumstances beyond our control-It had been almost 6 months since I had last seen him. It was wonderful to be able to hold him again. To be able to take pictures and get updates. To be able to go to Liberia three weeks from now and share with his parents will truly be special. I am very much looking forward to this.

While we are a small grass roots organization, we take our commitments to our children, to the Liberian government, and to these children's parents very seriously.

Beautiful Boy Anthony. He now lives in Ohio and his medical care resumes there.

Anthony with his new host family-Marilyn.

Here we are traveling to Ohio. I had the full Boston experience. Took a plane to Boston and traveled in several taxis. Took a bus to the train station to rent a car to travel to Ohio and then fly back to Wisconsin. He is so worth it. All our children are that we are so privileged to be able to help.

Here we are in Anthony's hospital room the day before he checked out. Notice the beautiful sky line.

Awwwww...so sweet!

Marilyn is an experienced host mom who will enjoy her time serving in medical outreach and caring for Anthony till his return to his biological family.