BREAKING NHA NEWS: AbuBakarr, Teacher at Nazareth House School is very ill.

Posted on October 29, 2008 by vicki

Teachers: Mr. Anthony B. Sesay, Mrs. Lucy Kamara, Mr. Abubakarr Fofonah, Mr Manso Dumbuya

Fr. Seraphim with teachers, Lucy, Abu, Anthony and Manso

Mama Vicki presenting September Salary to AbuBakarr

Nazareth House Kabala School teacher: Abubakarr Fofonah


I have just received word from James in Freetown that Abubakarr, one of our teachers at the Nazareth House Kabala School is very ill. They are thinking he may need surgery for a ruptured hernia, he has high fever, infection. Please keep him in your prayers and pray strength for the other teachers as they tend to their students in their overflowing classrooms and as they fill in for Abubakarr and his students.

We have sent the teachers salaries and the school’s supply money for the month. There is a small amount that we can adjust and give aid to Abu for his illness. Whatever it takes, we must help him out. He is so valuable to the school.

IN OTHER NEWS: Maria Stianchie has received confirmation that the container filled with supplies for Sierra Leone from One Love Foundation is indeed aboard ship and traveling to Sierra Leone. Fantastic News!!!

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BREAKING NHA NEWS: AbuBakarr, Teacher at Nazareth House School is very ill.

Posted on October 29, 2008 by vicki

Teachers: Mr. Anthony B. Sesay, Mrs. Lucy Kamara, Mr. Abubakarr Fofonah, Mr Manso Dumbuya

Fr. Seraphim with teachers, Lucy, Abu, Anthony and Manso

Mama Vicki presenting September Salary to AbuBakarr

Nazareth House Kabala School teacher: Abubakarr Fofonah


I have just received word from James in Freetown that Abubakarr, one of our teachers at the Nazareth House Kabala School is very ill. They are thinking he may need surgery for a ruptured hernia, he has high fever, infection. Please keep him in your prayers and pray strength for the other teachers as they tend to their students in their overflowing classrooms and as they fill in for Abubakarr and his students.

We have sent the teachers salaries and the school’s supply money for the month. There is a small amount that we can adjust and give aid to Abu for his illness. Whatever it takes, we must help him out. He is so valuable to the school.

IN OTHER NEWS: Maria Stianchie has received confirmation that the container filled with supplies for Sierra Leone from One Love Foundation is indeed aboard ship and traveling to Sierra Leone. Fantastic News!!!

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BREAKING NHA NEWS: AbuBakarr, Teacher at Nazareth House School is very ill.

Posted on October 29, 2008 by vicki

Teachers: Mr. Anthony B. Sesay, Mrs. Lucy Kamara, Mr. Abubakarr Fofonah, Mr Manso Dumbuya

Fr. Seraphim with teachers, Lucy, Abu, Anthony and Manso

Mama Vicki presenting September Salary to AbuBakarr

Nazareth House Kabala School teacher: Abubakarr Fofonah


I have just received word from James in Freetown that Abubakarr, one of our teachers at the Nazareth House Kabala School is very ill. They are thinking he may need surgery for a ruptured hernia, he has high fever, infection. Please keep him in your prayers and pray strength for the other teachers as they tend to their students in their overflowing classrooms and as they fill in for Abubakarr and his students.

We have sent the teachers salaries and the school’s supply money for the month. There is a small amount that we can adjust and give aid to Abu for his illness. Whatever it takes, we must help him out. He is so valuable to the school.

IN OTHER NEWS: Maria Stianchie has received confirmation that the container filled with supplies for Sierra Leone from One Love Foundation is indeed aboard ship and traveling to Sierra Leone. Fantastic News!!!

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BREAKING NHA NEWS: AbuBakarr, Teacher at Nazareth House School is very ill.

Posted on October 29, 2008 by vicki

Teachers: Mr. Anthony B. Sesay, Mrs. Lucy Kamara, Mr. Abubakarr Fofonah, Mr Manso Dumbuya

Fr. Seraphim with teachers, Lucy, Abu, Anthony and Manso

Mama Vicki presenting September Salary to AbuBakarr

Nazareth House Kabala School teacher: Abubakarr Fofonah


I have just received word from James in Freetown that Abubakarr, one of our teachers at the Nazareth House Kabala School is very ill. They are thinking he may need surgery for a ruptured hernia, he has high fever, infection. Please keep him in your prayers and pray strength for the other teachers as they tend to their students in their overflowing classrooms and as they fill in for Abubakarr and his students.

We have sent the teachers salaries and the school’s supply money for the month. There is a small amount that we can adjust and give aid to Abu for his illness. Whatever it takes, we must help him out. He is so valuable to the school.

IN OTHER NEWS: Maria Stianchie has received confirmation that the container filled with supplies for Sierra Leone from One Love Foundation is indeed aboard ship and traveling to Sierra Leone. Fantastic News!!!

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Meet Lucy Jamestina Mansaray, St. Laurence House, Sierra Leone

Posted on October 28, 2008 by vicki
 


Birthdate: September 24, 1996

 

Introducing an up and coming accountant that we should all keep our EYE on is Lucy Mansaray of St. Laurence House. Nazareth House’s story began with Lucy in the year 2000, when her father, James met Fr. Seraphim.
Sweet Lucy is the first born of James and Kadijah Mansaray. To be as young as she is, she has weathered much difficulty during her lifetime; having been born in the middle of the Civil War in Sierra Leone and survived through the height of it.

This is a credit to her parents’ incredible “savvy-ness” and her own level head, good judgment and quick thinking. Lucy delivering rice to a woman in need. Notice the poor lady is holding Lucy’s hand with her two amputated stumps. (Click on photo to enlarge)
Despite the traumatic struggles in her environment, Lucy always shines forth a bright smile.

 
 


From the first meeting of Lucy into Nazareth House, she became a child of prayer; in particular, the Rosary.
As a very young lady, Lucy would pray and teach to the Rosary to everyone she meets.

A few years ago, while in Sierra Leone, I became violently ill. To be honest, I thought there was a real chance that I would not make it through the night. At one point, as I lay at St. Laurence House, I felt a presence at the foot of my bed. As I opened my eyes, there sat Lucy. “Mama, I want to pray with you” she said. She held my hand and prayed the most beautiful, tender, sweet prayers. I will never forget that moment and how dear it is to me.

 

Lucy has grown into a spectacular and brilliant young lady. She continues, year after year, to win honors in her schooling.

 


Nazareth House is honored to support her in her education. She now attends the Lebananese International School in Freetown,having chose this school for its specialty in accounting.

 
 

Lucy is very active in Nazareth House work. Helping out in all aspects of the humanitarian aid deliveries and mission work.

 


A talented and special young lady, We Love You, Lucy!

 
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Meet Lucy Jamestina Mansaray, St. Laurence House, Sierra Leone

Posted on October 28, 2008 by vicki
 


Birthdate: September 24, 1996

 

Introducing an up and coming accountant that we should all keep our EYE on is Lucy Mansaray of St. Laurence House. Nazareth House’s story began with Lucy in the year 2000, when her father, James met Fr. Seraphim.
Sweet Lucy is the first born of James and Kadijah Mansaray. To be as young as she is, she has weathered much difficulty during her lifetime; having been born in the middle of the Civil War in Sierra Leone and survived through the height of it.

This is a credit to her parents’ incredible “savvy-ness” and her own level head, good judgment and quick thinking. Lucy delivering rice to a woman in need. Notice the poor lady is holding Lucy’s hand with her two amputated stumps. (Click on photo to enlarge)
Despite the traumatic struggles in her environment, Lucy always shines forth a bright smile.

 
 


From the first meeting of Lucy into Nazareth House, she became a child of prayer; in particular, the Rosary.
As a very young lady, Lucy would pray and teach to the Rosary to everyone she meets.

A few years ago, while in Sierra Leone, I became violently ill. To be honest, I thought there was a real chance that I would not make it through the night. At one point, as I lay at St. Laurence House, I felt a presence at the foot of my bed. As I opened my eyes, there sat Lucy. “Mama, I want to pray with you” she said. She held my hand and prayed the most beautiful, tender, sweet prayers. I will never forget that moment and how dear it is to me.

 

Lucy has grown into a spectacular and brilliant young lady. She continues, year after year, to win honors in her schooling.

 


Nazareth House is honored to support her in her education. She now attends the Lebananese International School in Freetown,having chose this school for its specialty in accounting.

 
 

Lucy is very active in Nazareth House work. Helping out in all aspects of the humanitarian aid deliveries and mission work.

 


A talented and special young lady, We Love You, Lucy!

 
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Meet Lucy Jamestina Mansaray, St. Laurence House, Sierra Leone

Posted on October 28, 2008 by vicki
 


Birthdate: September 24, 1996

 

Introducing an up and coming accountant that we should all keep our EYE on is Lucy Mansaray of St. Laurence House. Nazareth House’s story began with Lucy in the year 2000, when her father, James met Fr. Seraphim.
Sweet Lucy is the first born of James and Kadijah Mansaray. To be as young as she is, she has weathered much difficulty during her lifetime; having been born in the middle of the Civil War in Sierra Leone and survived through the height of it.

This is a credit to her parents’ incredible “savvy-ness” and her own level head, good judgment and quick thinking. Lucy delivering rice to a woman in need. Notice the poor lady is holding Lucy’s hand with her two amputated stumps. (Click on photo to enlarge)
Despite the traumatic struggles in her environment, Lucy always shines forth a bright smile.

 
 


From the first meeting of Lucy into Nazareth House, she became a child of prayer; in particular, the Rosary.
As a very young lady, Lucy would pray and teach to the Rosary to everyone she meets.

A few years ago, while in Sierra Leone, I became violently ill. To be honest, I thought there was a real chance that I would not make it through the night. At one point, as I lay at St. Laurence House, I felt a presence at the foot of my bed. As I opened my eyes, there sat Lucy. “Mama, I want to pray with you” she said. She held my hand and prayed the most beautiful, tender, sweet prayers. I will never forget that moment and how dear it is to me.

 

Lucy has grown into a spectacular and brilliant young lady. She continues, year after year, to win honors in her schooling.

 


Nazareth House is honored to support her in her education. She now attends the Lebananese International School in Freetown,having chose this school for its specialty in accounting.

 
 

Lucy is very active in Nazareth House work. Helping out in all aspects of the humanitarian aid deliveries and mission work.

 


A talented and special young lady, We Love You, Lucy!

 
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Meet Lucy Jamestina Mansaray, St. Laurence House, Sierra Leone

Posted on October 28, 2008 by vicki
 


Birthdate: September 24, 1996

 

Introducing an up and coming accountant that we should all keep our EYE on is Lucy Mansaray of St. Laurence House. Nazareth House’s story began with Lucy in the year 2000, when her father, James met Fr. Seraphim.
Sweet Lucy is the first born of James and Kadijah Mansaray. To be as young as she is, she has weathered much difficulty during her lifetime; having been born in the middle of the Civil War in Sierra Leone and survived through the height of it.

This is a credit to her parents’ incredible “savvy-ness” and her own level head, good judgment and quick thinking. Lucy delivering rice to a woman in need. Notice the poor lady is holding Lucy’s hand with her two amputated stumps. (Click on photo to enlarge)
Despite the traumatic struggles in her environment, Lucy always shines forth a bright smile.

 
 


From the first meeting of Lucy into Nazareth House, she became a child of prayer; in particular, the Rosary.
As a very young lady, Lucy would pray and teach to the Rosary to everyone she meets.

A few years ago, while in Sierra Leone, I became violently ill. To be honest, I thought there was a real chance that I would not make it through the night. At one point, as I lay at St. Laurence House, I felt a presence at the foot of my bed. As I opened my eyes, there sat Lucy. “Mama, I want to pray with you” she said. She held my hand and prayed the most beautiful, tender, sweet prayers. I will never forget that moment and how dear it is to me.

 

Lucy has grown into a spectacular and brilliant young lady. She continues, year after year, to win honors in her schooling.

 


Nazareth House is honored to support her in her education. She now attends the Lebananese International School in Freetown,having chose this school for its specialty in accounting.

 
 

Lucy is very active in Nazareth House work. Helping out in all aspects of the humanitarian aid deliveries and mission work.

 


A talented and special young lady, We Love You, Lucy!

 
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Meet Little Roo of St. Laurence House in Sierra Leone.

Posted on October 27, 2008 by vicki

LAURENCE THOMAS MANSARAY: Born 2nd October 2006

This next Blog Series will be to introduce the newcomers to Nazareth House to the faces and people who make up this organization. We will begin in Sierra Leone with our beloved family who operate our rented distribution house, affectionately known as ST LAURENCE HOUSE.

For information as to the reason we named the center “St. Laurence House” refer to previous post of this blog ran on August 10, 2008, Treasures of the church” (http://nazarethhouseap.blogspot.com/2008/08/treasures-of-church.html#links)

 

James Mansaray is the director of St. Laurence House and the head of his household, however, little Roo (his son) runs a pretty good show of his own within St. Laurence House.

 

Even while growing in Kadijah’s womb, when he first received his nickname, Roo captured the hearts of all of us. He is one of the cutest and smartest two years old around.

His smile can melt even the coldest of hearts.

 

Yet, like every toddler journeying through the Terrible Twos, Roo has his moments when he is mischievous, rambunctious and not too pleasant to be around.

 

 

 

Many parents in America (and maybe in Europe, too – I’m not sure), reprimand their children that misbehave by making them sit in “time-out”; a space or area where they must sit quietly, compose themselves if crying and contemplate what they had just done wrong. Upon arriving at St. Laurence House, we found out that Roo’s “time out” is the wall. If Roo is whining or misbehaving, he is told “Roo, face the wall!” and little Roo obediently faces the wall until he can collect himself. More times than not, the question, “Roo, You want to face the wall?” will turn the situation in a positive manner without actual wall time taking place.


After a small time of contemplation while facing the wall, Roo always makes sure to apologize and show his parents he loves them. It is as if he understands that the corrections they give are in the end for his own benefit.

With all of us encouraging and supporting him along the way, we are expecting Roo to do big things as he grows up. Who knows? Maybe President of Sierra Leone some day???

 

Fr. Seraphim playing soccer with Roo at a store front in Freetown.

 
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Meet Little Roo of St. Laurence House in Sierra Leone.

Posted on October 27, 2008 by vicki

LAURENCE THOMAS MANSARAY: Born 2nd October 2006

This next Blog Series will be to introduce the newcomers to Nazareth House to the faces and people who make up this organization. We will begin in Sierra Leone with our beloved family who operate our rented distribution house, affectionately known as ST LAURENCE HOUSE.

For information as to the reason we named the center “St. Laurence House” refer to previous post of this blog ran on August 10, 2008, Treasures of the church” (http://nazarethhouseap.blogspot.com/2008/08/treasures-of-church.html#links)

 

James Mansaray is the director of St. Laurence House and the head of his household, however, little Roo (his son) runs a pretty good show of his own within St. Laurence House.

 

Even while growing in Kadijah’s womb, when he first received his nickname, Roo captured the hearts of all of us. He is one of the cutest and smartest two years old around.

His smile can melt even the coldest of hearts.

 

Yet, like every toddler journeying through the Terrible Twos, Roo has his moments when he is mischievous, rambunctious and not too pleasant to be around.

 

 

 

Many parents in America (and maybe in Europe, too – I’m not sure), reprimand their children that misbehave by making them sit in “time-out”; a space or area where they must sit quietly, compose themselves if crying and contemplate what they had just done wrong. Upon arriving at St. Laurence House, we found out that Roo’s “time out” is the wall. If Roo is whining or misbehaving, he is told “Roo, face the wall!” and little Roo obediently faces the wall until he can collect himself. More times than not, the question, “Roo, You want to face the wall?” will turn the situation in a positive manner without actual wall time taking place.


After a small time of contemplation while facing the wall, Roo always makes sure to apologize and show his parents he loves them. It is as if he understands that the corrections they give are in the end for his own benefit.

With all of us encouraging and supporting him along the way, we are expecting Roo to do big things as he grows up. Who knows? Maybe President of Sierra Leone some day???

 

Fr. Seraphim playing soccer with Roo at a store front in Freetown.

 
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