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Pigs! Pigs! Pigs!
I recently returned from a trip to Hunger Pillar Mission Orphanage in Sinoe County, about seven hours' drive. I was carrying the director of the orphanage, Pastor Wleh, a local agricultural specialist, and three pigs for the home's newly constructed piggery. These pigs were in addition to three others that Orphan Relief and Rescue sent down just over two months ago.
Michael Remembered
It is with mixed emotions that I announce that our dear, sweet Michael passed away last week. Complications from his liver disease caused him to lose a lot of blood. On Wednesday afternoon, he desperately needed a blood transfusion. Even though we were able to find a donor, it was too late. After sharing some last words with loved ones at his bedside, he slipped into a coma and died early Thursday morning.
We Will Miss You!
After three years in Liberia, the Le Pages are preparing to head to the States. This doesn’t mean that our time with Orphan Relief and Rescue is coming to a close, or that we are through with Liberia, but God is preparing us for a season away.
Frances Gaskin drum circle
Michael's Story: A Call to Prayer
Michael is an 18 year old boy that I mentor within the Child Development Program. He is by leaps and bounds the brightest boy that I have had the privilege of working with. One of the first things I noticed about Michael was his gentleness with the younger kids at his home and his hunger for knowledge. Eventually, Michael started meeting with me one-on-one to study the deeper parts of the Bible, always showing up with lots of good questions. I know we aren’t supposed to have favorites in this line of work but, if I had to pick one, it would probably be Michael.
Passing the torch
It is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you our new Country Directors for Liberia, Matthew Cramer and Debbie Dezutter. Matthew has worked in Liberia since 2005 and Debbie since 2008. These two very capable veterans will share the burden of leadership, dividing the administrative and political and operational duties between them. I will remain in the background for the next three months to provide continuity and counsel before moving to our new Seattle office as Chief Operations Officer.
Rainy Season Fun
Rainy season is quickly approaching here in Liberia. Rainy season is a very difficult time of year--imagine non-stop rain for days at a time. Food becomes scarce and expensive, malaria and other illnesses are prevalent, and everything is flooded. For the children that we work with, that means no school and being stuck inside for days at a time with nothing to do. To combat rainy season boredom, we will continue our Child Development Program and also give the children the opportunity to participate in constructive activities like art and skills training.
Danny Feeney construction update
Timothy
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Timothy is a shy, soft-spoken little boy who is in my small group on Friday afternoons. He's usually pretty quiet, but he always gives me a hug when he sees me and flashes me a smile that just melts my heart.
