The Woodchopper lives in Kabala Forest of Sierra Leone

Several years ago, James met the Woodchopper Abu in the woods of Kabala. We promised him a rosary, etc. Because he lives in the woods it was difficult to find him again. But this last trip last weekend, James met back up with him – gave him his rosary and other necessities… See the next blog post

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Eyes Opened

James sent the above picture to me this week. Immediately upon viewing it, I was torn between my emotions.

On one hand, the sight is a sad one, a man with nothing, sick and lying alone on a dirty back road of Freetown. All too often, a common scene in Sierra Leone. It is the very reason we wish to establish Lazarus House within the hoped-for compound. A place for the terminally ill to spend their last days under appropriate shelter with people around them who care. No one should die alone. If we can save even one or two from this experience we have done a good thing.
I think of the words of our dear friend Pa Amadu Barrie when he said “the good deeds that you do here on earth are the skin that you where in Paradise”. That is a beautiful thought.
Roo, who will be two years old in October, has for the first time became aware that this ‘isn’t right’ ; that this man is alone and lying on the streets. Roo is greatly disturbed by this sight and immediately wants James to do something. Roo begins to ask many questions, “Why doesn’t he have a place to live?” “Where is his family?” “Can we take him home and feed him?”
The one bit of this story that makes me happy is that Roo, because of the care and love of all of us at Nazareth House – which means YOU – has not realized the tragedy around him before he stumbled onto this man. Because of NHA, Roo at 2 years old, is only now realizing that most people do not have it as good as him. Roo’s parents and sisters know life from a different perspective. They have lived through and experienced with great pain the struggles of life during & after the war, the extreme poverty. James, Kadijah, Lucy & Ann Marie have all gone to bed hungry, they have lived with absolutely nothing, sick overworked, and weak. Nazareth House Apostolate came into their life and changed it and they remember everyday what it was like without NHA. Roo is only now figuring out how fortunate he is…and true to the hearts of his parents, he grieves for those less fortunate than himself. He wants to help change things – through you – through Nazareth House – he can. ….We can and we are …. Please give today!
Nazareth House Apostolate
2216 Goldsmith lane
Louisville, KY 40218
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Eyes Opened


James sent the above picture to me this week. Immediately upon viewing it, I was torn between my emotions.

On one hand, the sight is a sad one, a man with nothing, sick and lying alone on a dirty back road of Freetown. All too often, a common scene in Sierra Leone. It is the very reason we wish to establish Lazarus House within the hoped-for compound. A place for the terminally ill to spend their last days under appropriate shelter with people around them who care. No one should die alone. If we can save even one or two from this experience we have done a good thing.
I think of the words of our dear friend Pa Amadu Barrie when he said “the good deeds that you do here on earth are the skin that you where in Paradise”. That is a beautiful thought.
Roo, who will be two years old in October, has for the first time became aware that this ‘isn’t right’ ; that this man is alone and lying on the streets. Roo is greatly disturbed by this sight and immediately wants James to do something. Roo begins to ask many questions, “Why doesn’t he have a place to live?” “Where is his family?” “Can we take him home and feed him?”
The one bit of this story that makes me happy is that Roo, because of the care and love of all of us at Nazareth House – which means YOU – has not realized the tragedy around him before he stumbled onto this man. Because of NHA, Roo at 2 years old, is only now realizing that most people do not have it as good as him. Roo’s parents and sisters know life from a different perspective. They have lived through and experienced with great pain the struggles of life during & after the war, the extreme poverty. James, Kadijah, Lucy & Ann Marie have all gone to bed hungry, they have lived with absolutely nothing, sick overworked, and weak. Nazareth House Apostolate came into their life and changed it and they remember everyday what it was like without NHA. Roo is only now figuring out how fortunate he is…and true to the hearts of his parents, he grieves for those less fortunate than himself. He wants to help change things – through you – through Nazareth House – he can. ….We can and we are …. Please give today!
Nazareth House Apostolate
2216 Goldsmith lane
Louisville, KY 40218
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Eyes Opened


James sent the above picture to me this week. Immediately upon viewing it, I was torn between my emotions.

On one hand, the sight is a sad one, a man with nothing, sick and lying alone on a dirty back road of Freetown. All too often, a common scene in Sierra Leone. It is the very reason we wish to establish Lazarus House within the hoped-for compound. A place for the terminally ill to spend their last days under appropriate shelter with people around them who care. No one should die alone. If we can save even one or two from this experience we have done a good thing.
I think of the words of our dear friend Pa Amadu Barrie when he said “the good deeds that you do here on earth are the skin that you where in Paradise”. That is a beautiful thought.
Roo, who will be two years old in October, has for the first time became aware that this ‘isn’t right’ ; that this man is alone and lying on the streets. Roo is greatly disturbed by this sight and immediately wants James to do something. Roo begins to ask many questions, “Why doesn’t he have a place to live?” “Where is his family?” “Can we take him home and feed him?”
The one bit of this story that makes me happy is that Roo, because of the care and love of all of us at Nazareth House – which means YOU – has not realized the tragedy around him before he stumbled onto this man. Because of NHA, Roo at 2 years old, is only now realizing that most people do not have it as good as him. Roo’s parents and sisters know life from a different perspective. They have lived through and experienced with great pain the struggles of life during & after the war, the extreme poverty. James, Kadijah, Lucy & Ann Marie have all gone to bed hungry, they have lived with absolutely nothing, sick overworked, and weak. Nazareth House Apostolate came into their life and changed it and they remember everyday what it was like without NHA. Roo is only now figuring out how fortunate he is…and true to the hearts of his parents, he grieves for those less fortunate than himself. He wants to help change things – through you – through Nazareth House – he can. ….We can and we are …. Please give today!
Nazareth House Apostolate
2216 Goldsmith lane
Louisville, KY 40218
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Eyes Opened


James sent the above picture to me this week. Immediately upon viewing it, I was torn between my emotions.

On one hand, the sight is a sad one, a man with nothing, sick and lying alone on a dirty back road of Freetown. All too often, a common scene in Sierra Leone. It is the very reason we wish to establish Lazarus House within the hoped-for compound. A place for the terminally ill to spend their last days under appropriate shelter with people around them who care. No one should die alone. If we can save even one or two from this experience we have done a good thing.
I think of the words of our dear friend Pa Amadu Barrie when he said “the good deeds that you do here on earth are the skin that you where in Paradise”. That is a beautiful thought.
Roo, who will be two years old in October, has for the first time became aware that this ‘isn’t right’ ; that this man is alone and lying on the streets. Roo is greatly disturbed by this sight and immediately wants James to do something. Roo begins to ask many questions, “Why doesn’t he have a place to live?” “Where is his family?” “Can we take him home and feed him?”
The one bit of this story that makes me happy is that Roo, because of the care and love of all of us at Nazareth House – which means YOU – has not realized the tragedy around him before he stumbled onto this man. Because of NHA, Roo at 2 years old, is only now realizing that most people do not have it as good as him. Roo’s parents and sisters know life from a different perspective. They have lived through and experienced with great pain the struggles of life during & after the war, the extreme poverty. James, Kadijah, Lucy & Ann Marie have all gone to bed hungry, they have lived with absolutely nothing, sick overworked, and weak. Nazareth House Apostolate came into their life and changed it and they remember everyday what it was like without NHA. Roo is only now figuring out how fortunate he is…and true to the hearts of his parents, he grieves for those less fortunate than himself. He wants to help change things – through you – through Nazareth House – he can. ….We can and we are …. Please give today!
Nazareth House Apostolate
2216 Goldsmith lane
Louisville, KY 40218
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Eyes Opened


James sent the above picture to me this week. Immediately upon viewing it, I was torn between my emotions.

On one hand, the sight is a sad one, a man with nothing, sick and lying alone on a dirty back road of Freetown. All too often, a common scene in Sierra Leone. It is the very reason we wish to establish Lazarus House within the hoped-for compound. A place for the terminally ill to spend their last days under appropriate shelter with people around them who care. No one should die alone. If we can save even one or two from this experience we have done a good thing.
I think of the words of our dear friend Pa Amadu Barrie when he said “the good deeds that you do here on earth are the skin that you where in Paradise”. That is a beautiful thought.
Roo, who will be two years old in October, has for the first time became aware that this ‘isn’t right’ ; that this man is alone and lying on the streets. Roo is greatly disturbed by this sight and immediately wants James to do something. Roo begins to ask many questions, “Why doesn’t he have a place to live?” “Where is his family?” “Can we take him home and feed him?”
The one bit of this story that makes me happy is that Roo, because of the care and love of all of us at Nazareth House – which means YOU – has not realized the tragedy around him before he stumbled onto this man. Because of NHA, Roo at 2 years old, is only now realizing that most people do not have it as good as him. Roo’s parents and sisters know life from a different perspective. They have lived through and experienced with great pain the struggles of life during & after the war, the extreme poverty. James, Kadijah, Lucy & Ann Marie have all gone to bed hungry, they have lived with absolutely nothing, sick overworked, and weak. Nazareth House Apostolate came into their life and changed it and they remember everyday what it was like without NHA. Roo is only now figuring out how fortunate he is…and true to the hearts of his parents, he grieves for those less fortunate than himself. He wants to help change things – through you – through Nazareth House – he can. ….We can and we are …. Please give today!
Nazareth House Apostolate
2216 Goldsmith lane
Louisville, KY 40218
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NHA Friends behind the Scenes

James (front center), Sanu behind him at Dyclar Internet Services.

Nazareth House Apostolate wants to thank everyone who work tireless behind the scenes to make possible the accomplishment the work that we do. There is one group, in particular, who provide NHA with a service that allows us to keep in constant communication (across an ocean). Through James’ savvy computer know-how, The NHA-Dyclar Branch enables us to bear witness to the daily ups and downs of living in the poverty-stricken nation of Sierra Leone. We see first hand the struggles AND the positives. We learn how and in what way we are most needed.

The Dyclar Internet Services has grown with us and improved. The Computers are fairly up-to-date and the server is pretty consistent.

One of our greatest joys coming out of Dyclar is the wonderful news that Betsy is with child after trying for a very long time. She was worried she could not conceive. Here’s a story with a happy ending! We love you Betsy.
It is the plans of NHA to provide a Internet Baby Shower for her – more details and news on that very soon.
Simithe has recently finished additional schooling. We are so very proud of her and her determination and stamina. We love you, Simithe
Sanu, has long been a helpful friend to NHA, lending us his little red car to perform rice distributions, trips to Kabala, etc. We love you, Sanu.
Our friends at Dyclar are even offering Roo an early education of computer skills.
Betsy and Roo in front of Dyclar
Thank you to our friends at Dyclar, you give us the gift
to bear witness to the needs, the work, and the dreams.
Nazareth House Apostolate loves you all!

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NHA Friends behind the Scenes

James (front center), Sanu behind him at Dyclar Internet Services.

Nazareth House Apostolate wants to thank everyone who work tireless behind the scenes to make possible the accomplishment the work that we do. There is one group, in particular, who provide NHA with a service that allows us to keep in constant communication (across an ocean). Through James’ savvy computer know-how, The NHA-Dyclar Branch enables us to bear witness to the daily ups and downs of living in the poverty-stricken nation of Sierra Leone. We see first hand the struggles AND the positives. We learn how and in what way we are most needed.

The Dyclar Internet Services has grown with us and improved. The Computers are fairly up-to-date and the server is pretty consistent.

One of our greatest joys coming out of Dyclar is the wonderful news that Betsy is with child after trying for a very long time. She was worried she could not conceive. Here’s a story with a happy ending! We love you Betsy.
It is the plans of NHA to provide a Internet Baby Shower for her – more details and news on that very soon.
Simithe has recently finished additional schooling. We are so very proud of her and her determination and stamina. We love you, Simithe
Sanu, has long been a helpful friend to NHA, lending us his little red car to perform rice distributions, trips to Kabala, etc. We love you, Sanu.
Our friends at Dyclar are even offering Roo an early education of computer skills.
Betsy and Roo in front of Dyclar


Thank you to our friends at Dyclar, you give us the gift
to bear witness to the needs, the work, and the dreams.

Nazareth House Apostolate loves you all!


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NHA Friends behind the Scenes

James (front center), Sanu behind him at Dyclar Internet Services.

Nazareth House Apostolate wants to thank everyone who work tireless behind the scenes to make possible the accomplishment the work that we do. There is one group, in particular, who provide NHA with a service that allows us to keep in constant communication (across an ocean). Through James’ savvy computer know-how, The NHA-Dyclar Branch enables us to bear witness to the daily ups and downs of living in the poverty-stricken nation of Sierra Leone. We see first hand the struggles AND the positives. We learn how and in what way we are most needed.

The Dyclar Internet Services has grown with us and improved. The Computers are fairly up-to-date and the server is pretty consistent.

One of our greatest joys coming out of Dyclar is the wonderful news that Betsy is with child after trying for a very long time. She was worried she could not conceive. Here’s a story with a happy ending! We love you Betsy.
It is the plans of NHA to provide a Internet Baby Shower for her – more details and news on that very soon.
Simithe has recently finished additional schooling. We are so very proud of her and her determination and stamina. We love you, Simithe
Sanu, has long been a helpful friend to NHA, lending us his little red car to perform rice distributions, trips to Kabala, etc. We love you, Sanu.
Our friends at Dyclar are even offering Roo an early education of computer skills.
Betsy and Roo in front of Dyclar


Thank you to our friends at Dyclar, you give us the gift
to bear witness to the needs, the work, and the dreams.

Nazareth House Apostolate loves you all!


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NHA Friends behind the Scenes

James (front center), Sanu behind him at Dyclar Internet Services.

Nazareth House Apostolate wants to thank everyone who work tireless behind the scenes to make possible the accomplishment the work that we do. There is one group, in particular, who provide NHA with a service that allows us to keep in constant communication (across an ocean). Through James’ savvy computer know-how, The NHA-Dyclar Branch enables us to bear witness to the daily ups and downs of living in the poverty-stricken nation of Sierra Leone. We see first hand the struggles AND the positives. We learn how and in what way we are most needed.

The Dyclar Internet Services has grown with us and improved. The Computers are fairly up-to-date and the server is pretty consistent.

One of our greatest joys coming out of Dyclar is the wonderful news that Betsy is with child after trying for a very long time. She was worried she could not conceive. Here’s a story with a happy ending! We love you Betsy.
It is the plans of NHA to provide a Internet Baby Shower for her – more details and news on that very soon.
Simithe has recently finished additional schooling. We are so very proud of her and her determination and stamina. We love you, Simithe
Sanu, has long been a helpful friend to NHA, lending us his little red car to perform rice distributions, trips to Kabala, etc. We love you, Sanu.
Our friends at Dyclar are even offering Roo an early education of computer skills.
Betsy and Roo in front of Dyclar


Thank you to our friends at Dyclar, you give us the gift
to bear witness to the needs, the work, and the dreams.

Nazareth House Apostolate loves you all!


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