First stop: Lungi (via FNA)

Before I began telling of our trip to Sierra Leone, I first wish to share with you today some wonderful news from our Nazareth House Apostolate Chapter in Bishop, Georgia!

Lil’ Chloe Akridge

has completed her Chemotherapy Treatment and is free from Leukemia.

If you are new to this blog and don’t know her story, you can read about it on her blog “Chloe’s Touch”. Fr. Seraphim and I welcomed the new year

with the Akridge family, but that celebration pales to the welcoming of this fresh start, new beginning, new life. This is events really starts their New Year!

God bless you, Chloe and your dear, dear family. We love you and are overwhelmed with the joy of this news. Glory be to God and thanks to all of you for your continued prayers.
LUNGI, SIERRA LEONE
Looking out from the Standiford Field Airport Window in Louisville,

we await our plane to begin our journey to Sierra Leone. Traveling from Louisville to Chicago to London to Lungi to Freetown.

Port at Lungi, Sierra Leone

This trip generally takes 24 -26 hours to complete (depending on how fast the ferry to Freetown goes or if we take the helicopter). Emily, Fr. Seraphim and I began on March 8th around 3PM arriving in Lungi on the Evening of the 9th. Captain Brima of the Sierra Leone Army was there with James to greet us. We were relieved and pleased that the Freetown National Airport (Lungi) was no problem; we maneuvered through quite easily.
Having weathered the airport without difficulties we loaded up the vehicle with our 6 large suitcases and 6 small carry-ons. The driver made way to the ferry. We waited…and waited but the Ferry chose not to make the crossing into Freetown this night. So other plans needed to be made.


Knowing that Lucy and Ann Marie, back in Freetown, had an important test scheduled for the next day, we decided it would be best to get to Freetown as fast as possible so that James could be there to support his daughters. Therefore, we began to travel around the point towards Freetown, in the middle of the night. Roads are not bad, but not good and it can be a long difficult journey. We thought we could make it by morning. We thought wrong.
Several miles down the road in the dark night, our car broke down. Thankfully Captain Brima was able to flag down a motorbike and get to the Army Barracks and secure us a car to take us to the Lungi Hotel. There we stayed the night and arrived at the Ferry early in the morning to be on the first transfer into Freetown.

We were the first in line and able to greet and talk with others as they loaded up onto the ferry.

This was a newer ferry, from Greece. Fr. Seraphim and I had not been on this one. It is in better condition than any of the others we’ve been on for this little sail into Freetown.
With all of our luggage, the Ferry is the best form of transportation upon arrival. The helicopter charges for extra weight on each of your bags and the Ferry is only about $5 per car regardless of how much your car is loaded.

As the morning sun rises,

more and more people file in to board the ferry.

Some people make their way onto the boat

by walking through the water.

Whatever direction they come from, the boat is certainly filling up.

Not only with loaded cars and trucks, but people are carrying heavy loads on their heads, as well.

Lungi is the first sight of Sierra Leone

for those entering the country by commercial plane.

I always enjoy the view with the boats lined along the shore.

It is rural area, but growth is taking place there as it is all over the country.

Driving onto the ferry can be a bit tricky, but our driver had no problem.

This particular ferry we were on crossed the waters a bit faster than others.

It is a nice way to get a panoramic view of Freetown

as we approach its port.

Once in Freetown, arrival at St. Laurence House is always exciting.

Seeing everybody again after missing them for so long is always a wonderful time.

Once all the hugs and greetings are done,

its time to start unpacking; sorting out all the supplies.

Bit by bit we unload the suitcases all the while, searching for that favorite thing of Kadijah…

“Hellman’s REAL mayonnaise!”
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Timing is everything…

Today marks a week since we have returned from Sierra Leone.

The re-entry into fast-paced America from the slow downed pace of Africa

can dull your thoughts and experiences; but its only a temporary situation.

The minute you arrive home, so much to do, people to see, long work days, schedules, appointments – you seem to shove your time in Sierra Leone in the background and jump back into the old routine.

But our experiences in Sierra Leone aren’t able to stay hidden for long, constantly bubbling forth, Salone becomes a part of you.
I’ve caught up enough to sit and ponder the whole adventure, process it all, and share it with you. Keep watching this blog, There is much to say.
There is no one-lined statement or phrase to sum up this recently completed Lenten Mission Trip. It is richly facetted with many thoughts and memories.

Did we do what we set out to do? Most definitely!
Did we serve the poor as we encountered them and their needs? Yes! to the best of our ability.
We fed the hungry, aided the sick,

visited the lonely – from every point of view, we can say this trip was a great success.

Even so, I always coming away from Salone feeling as though there was much left undone. Nothing new, its that same ole’ feeling every time I leave Sierra Leone and return to the land of the plenty. Though NHA has made a tremendous difference in the lives of many, there are so many more that we haven’t reached yet. People who are living their lives in deep poverty, going about it the best they can, looking for ways to make improvements, hoping for something to make a change in it all. This is what haunts me, when I come back to the States, to all the muchness all around me and I think of those with so little, struggle to have the simplest of existence. In the circle of people we encountered, for every person we treated for worms in Sierra Leone,

there are 10-12 people going without treatment (children and adults).

We are one of the few that are in Sierra Leone fighting internal parasites, effectively.

I guess, I am lamenting because I know how much more we could do given additional support.
Even the poorest of the poor in America can be treated for an illness by a qualified doctor without money …. but in Sierra Leone – its a gamble. This bothers me. Maybe, if a Sierra Leonean can scrape up some money, they might get treatment, but chances are its a wild guess and not a real diagnosis.

This Billboard Sign on the side of a Freetown road says it all ….

As I type this, James’ brother, Joseph is recovering at St. Laurence House in Freetown.

I am thankful for this, I feel comfortable knowing that our little compound “St. Laurence House” is a safe house for people to be cared for and loved.
Nazareth House Apostolate has come very far and accomplished a lot but there is so much more we must do, so much ahead of us. Its time to take the next step, moving to Kabala will set us in that direction.
Freetown served its purpose for a time, but the high costs, the jammed streets, have become prohibitive of our work. We will make regular visits in Freetown to care for those who have become part of the Nazareth House Family. We won’t forget them, but our work will now center in Kabala.
We found a nice 3 bedroom house

looking at the NHA school from front porch of house

to use as a compound.

The house is directly across the road from the school — our school, The NHA School.

View of NHA School from Front door of House
The builder has only a few more finishing touches

to complete this building.

We have agreed upon the price of $55,000

however, we realize there may be some last minute additions that may raise the price a bit

but it will remain generally in the $55,000 range. This is a fair price, especially since it includes a well.

We will be able to help supply the school with water (right now they are hauling buckets up from quite a ways away).

Back of house
However, for the same structure in Freetown, we could not have touched it for under $175,000 or more.

Living Room of House
There is also a stretch of several acres of prime land

view from backdoor
behind the house which rises up the hill

the cell tower in the distance provides adequate ZAIN internet for our communications.

that was offered to us for $24,000.

This is important ground for farming

and Nazareth House expansion. I am thinking a mango grove and banana farm! Throw in several plots of pineapple, cassava and rice.

We can feed and provide work for many. We would be able to eventually build a retreat house up on the hill

and other structures conducive to our work. This is an awesome opportunity.
Directly behind the NHA School is a very small house that backs up to our property line.

The owner has also agreed to sell it to us and we are negotiating the price at this time. We are considering this building for faculty housing and school office.
The acquisition of the two houses, the land,

view from property behind the house: you can see the house, the school & small house
behind the school.
This would all belong to Nazareth House Apostolate.

and a proper 4 wheel vehicle will fall right at or under $100,000. In Freetown, it would have cost (for less space and less property) well over $300,000.
Kabala is growing and its growing fast. Since our last visit in November 2009, we were amazed by all the houses being built and growth. If we don’t buy now… it won’t wait on us. The time is now.
Its going to take all of us, adding more to the fold daily, spreading the word. The future is very exciting! Don’t keep it to yourself, invite others to join us. Together, we can do more and more to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Having the compound and surrounding land in Kabala provides NHA with unlimited possibilities to do our work, providing for the poor, caring for the sick, being there, loving the people. We are told that the poor will always be with us, but we are still called to make a difference, one person, one village at a time. Please join us in our efforts. Support Nazareth House in your prayers, your donations and your actions.
Donations can be made through The Nazareth House Apostolate website (paypal donation button) or by mailing to:
Nazareth House Apostolate
2216 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40218
All photographs on this blog are the exclusive property of NHA and its photographers, all rights reserved, and cannot be used or copied without written permission from NHA.
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Timing is everything…

Today marks a week since we have returned from Sierra Leone.

The re-entry into fast-paced America from the slow downed pace of Africa

can dull your thoughts and experiences; but its only a temporary situation.

The minute you arrive home, so much to do, people to see, long work days, schedules, appointments – you seem to shove your time in Sierra Leone in the background and jump back into the old routine.

But our experiences in Sierra Leone aren’t able to stay hidden for long, constantly bubbling forth, Salone becomes a part of you.
I’ve caught up enough to sit and ponder the whole adventure, process it all, and share it with you. Keep watching this blog, There is much to say.
There is no one-lined statement or phrase to sum up this recently completed Lenten Mission Trip. It is richly facetted with many thoughts and memories.

Did we do what we set out to do? Most definitely!
Did we serve the poor as we encountered them and their needs? Yes! to the best of our ability.
We fed the hungry, aided the sick,

visited the lonely – from every point of view, we can say this trip was a great success.

Even so, I always coming away from Salone feeling as though there was much left undone. Nothing new, its that same ole’ feeling every time I leave Sierra Leone and return to the land of the plenty. Though NHA has made a tremendous difference in the lives of many, there are so many more that we haven’t reached yet. People who are living their lives in deep poverty, going about it the best they can, looking for ways to make improvements, hoping for something to make a change in it all. This is what haunts me, when I come back to the States, to all the muchness all around me and I think of those with so little, struggle to have the simplest of existence. In the circle of people we encountered, for every person we treated for worms in Sierra Leone,

there are 10-12 people going without treatment (children and adults).

We are one of the few that are in Sierra Leone fighting internal parasites, effectively.

I guess, I am lamenting because I know how much more we could do given additional support.
Even the poorest of the poor in America can be treated for an illness by a qualified doctor without money …. but in Sierra Leone – its a gamble. This bothers me. Maybe, if a Sierra Leonean can scrape up some money, they might get treatment, but chances are its a wild guess and not a real diagnosis.

This Billboard Sign on the side of a Freetown road says it all ….

As I type this, James’ brother, Joseph is recovering at St. Laurence House in Freetown.

I am thankful for this, I feel comfortable knowing that our little compound “St. Laurence House” is a safe house for people to be cared for and loved.
Nazareth House Apostolate has come very far and accomplished a lot but there is so much more we must do, so much ahead of us. Its time to take the next step, moving to Kabala will set us in that direction.
Freetown served its purpose for a time, but the high costs, the jammed streets, have become prohibitive of our work. We will make regular visits in Freetown to care for those who have become part of the Nazareth House Family. We won’t forget them, but our work will now center in Kabala.
We found a nice 3 bedroom house

looking at the NHA school from front porch of house

to use as a compound.

The house is directly across the road from the school — our school, The NHA School.

View of NHA School from Front door of House
The builder has only a few more finishing touches

to complete this building.

We have agreed upon the price of $55,000

however, we realize there may be some last minute additions that may raise the price a bit

but it will remain generally in the $55,000 range. This is a fair price, especially since it includes a well.

We will be able to help supply the school with water (right now they are hauling buckets up from quite a ways away).

Back of house
However, for the same structure in Freetown, we could not have touched it for under $175,000 or more.

Living Room of House
There is also a stretch of several acres of prime land

view from backdoor
behind the house which rises up the hill

the cell tower in the distance provides adequate ZAIN internet for our communications.

that was offered to us for $24,000.

This is important ground for farming

and Nazareth House expansion. I am thinking a mango grove and banana farm! Throw in several plots of pineapple, cassava and rice.

We can feed and provide work for many. We would be able to eventually build a retreat house up on the hill

and other structures conducive to our work. This is an awesome opportunity.
Directly behind the NHA School is a very small house that backs up to our property line.

The owner has also agreed to sell it to us and we are negotiating the price at this time. We are considering this building for faculty housing and school office.
The acquisition of the two houses, the land,

view from property behind the house: you can see the house, the school & small house
behind the school.
This would all belong to Nazareth House Apostolate.

and a proper 4 wheel vehicle will fall right at or under $100,000. In Freetown, it would have cost (for less space and less property) well over $300,000.
Kabala is growing and its growing fast. Since our last visit in November 2009, we were amazed by all the houses being built and growth. If we don’t buy now… it won’t wait on us. The time is now.
Its going to take all of us, adding more to the fold daily, spreading the word. The future is very exciting! Don’t keep it to yourself, invite others to join us. Together, we can do more and more to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Having the compound and surrounding land in Kabala provides NHA with unlimited possibilities to do our work, providing for the poor, caring for the sick, being there, loving the people. We are told that the poor will always be with us, but we are still called to make a difference, one person, one village at a time. Please join us in our efforts. Support Nazareth House in your prayers, your donations and your actions.
Donations can be made through The Nazareth House Apostolate website (paypal donation button) or by mailing to:
Nazareth House Apostolate
2216 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40218
All photographs on this blog are the exclusive property of NHA and its photographers, all rights reserved, and cannot be used or copied without written permission from NHA.
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Timing is everything…

Today marks a week since we have returned from Sierra Leone.

The re-entry into fast-paced America from the slow downed pace of Africa

can dull your thoughts and experiences; but its only a temporary situation.

The minute you arrive home, so much to do, people to see, long work days, schedules, appointments – you seem to shove your time in Sierra Leone in the background and jump back into the old routine.

But our experiences in Sierra Leone aren’t able to stay hidden for long, constantly bubbling forth, Salone becomes a part of you.
I’ve caught up enough to sit and ponder the whole adventure, process it all, and share it with you. Keep watching this blog, There is much to say.
There is no one-lined statement or phrase to sum up this recently completed Lenten Mission Trip. It is richly facetted with many thoughts and memories.

Did we do what we set out to do? Most definitely!
Did we serve the poor as we encountered them and their needs? Yes! to the best of our ability.
We fed the hungry, aided the sick,

visited the lonely – from every point of view, we can say this trip was a great success.

Even so, I always coming away from Salone feeling as though there was much left undone. Nothing new, its that same ole’ feeling every time I leave Sierra Leone and return to the land of the plenty. Though NHA has made a tremendous difference in the lives of many, there are so many more that we haven’t reached yet. People who are living their lives in deep poverty, going about it the best they can, looking for ways to make improvements, hoping for something to make a change in it all. This is what haunts me, when I come back to the States, to all the muchness all around me and I think of those with so little, struggle to have the simplest of existence. In the circle of people we encountered, for every person we treated for worms in Sierra Leone,

there are 10-12 people going without treatment (children and adults).

We are one of the few that are in Sierra Leone fighting internal parasites, effectively.

I guess, I am lamenting because I know how much more we could do given additional support.
Even the poorest of the poor in America can be treated for an illness by a qualified doctor without money …. but in Sierra Leone – its a gamble. This bothers me. Maybe, if a Sierra Leonean can scrape up some money, they might get treatment, but chances are its a wild guess and not a real diagnosis.

This Billboard Sign on the side of a Freetown road says it all ….

As I type this, James’ brother, Joseph is recovering at St. Laurence House in Freetown.

I am thankful for this, I feel comfortable knowing that our little compound “St. Laurence House” is a safe house for people to be cared for and loved.
Nazareth House Apostolate has come very far and accomplished a lot but there is so much more we must do, so much ahead of us. Its time to take the next step, moving to Kabala will set us in that direction.
Freetown served its purpose for a time, but the high costs, the jammed streets, have become prohibitive of our work. We will make regular visits in Freetown to care for those who have become part of the Nazareth House Family. We won’t forget them, but our work will now center in Kabala.
We found a nice 3 bedroom house

looking at the NHA school from front porch of house

to use as a compound.

The house is directly across the road from the school — our school, The NHA School.

View of NHA School from Front door of House
The builder has only a few more finishing touches

to complete this building.

We have agreed upon the price of $55,000

however, we realize there may be some last minute additions that may raise the price a bit

but it will remain generally in the $55,000 range. This is a fair price, especially since it includes a well.

We will be able to help supply the school with water (right now they are hauling buckets up from quite a ways away).

Back of house
However, for the same structure in Freetown, we could not have touched it for under $175,000 or more.

Living Room of House
There is also a stretch of several acres of prime land

view from backdoor
behind the house which rises up the hill

the cell tower in the distance provides adequate ZAIN internet for our communications.

that was offered to us for $24,000.

This is important ground for farming

and Nazareth House expansion. I am thinking a mango grove and banana farm! Throw in several plots of pineapple, cassava and rice.

We can feed and provide work for many. We would be able to eventually build a retreat house up on the hill

and other structures conducive to our work. This is an awesome opportunity.
Directly behind the NHA School is a very small house that backs up to our property line.

The owner has also agreed to sell it to us and we are negotiating the price at this time. We are considering this building for faculty housing and school office.
The acquisition of the two houses, the land,

view from property behind the house: you can see the house, the school & small house
behind the school.
This would all belong to Nazareth House Apostolate.

and a proper 4 wheel vehicle will fall right at or under $100,000. In Freetown, it would have cost (for less space and less property) well over $300,000.
Kabala is growing and its growing fast. Since our last visit in November 2009, we were amazed by all the houses being built and growth. If we don’t buy now… it won’t wait on us. The time is now.
Its going to take all of us, adding more to the fold daily, spreading the word. The future is very exciting! Don’t keep it to yourself, invite others to join us. Together, we can do more and more to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Having the compound and surrounding land in Kabala provides NHA with unlimited possibilities to do our work, providing for the poor, caring for the sick, being there, loving the people. We are told that the poor will always be with us, but we are still called to make a difference, one person, one village at a time. Please join us in our efforts. Support Nazareth House in your prayers, your donations and your actions.
Donations can be made through The Nazareth House Apostolate website (paypal donation button) or by mailing to:
Nazareth House Apostolate
2216 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40218
All photographs on this blog are the exclusive property of NHA and its photographers, all rights reserved, and cannot be used or copied without written permission from NHA.
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mini updates


Dear Friends,

Catch up work that I left behind while in Sierra Leone, has kept me busier than expected but I am making my way through it all and this blog will be attended to much better in the very near future. Bear with me.

In the meantime, I am happy to report that James’ youngest brother, Joseph is out of the hospital, recovering from Typhoid and Malaria safely and effectively at St. Laurence House. Thank God for St. Laurence House and our staff that keeps in going – James & Kadijah!

Our staff in Kabala, report that, sadly, Emmanuel remains MIA (missing in action). His parents returned to Kabala without him stating that he was left with relatives in a village 65 miles away. This gives me great concern, but as I stated before: we have done all we could physically do for Emmanuel – we leave it in God’s hands. Please keep him and his parents in your prayers.

We have been able to send the first installment towards the payment of our new Compound in Kabala. We have now paid $7,300 to the builder. This was a surprise as I had told the builder we could only manage $5,000 at this time. We only owe $44,700! Needless to say we are taking donations – PLEASE! The house, the land, our plans in Kabala – all of this info- is coming soon on the blog. We are finalizing figures, etc.

Time, money and delays, kept us from giving rice out to everyone we had on our list while in Freetown. Never fear, James is taking care of that situation now, as I have replenished his “Rice to Others” fund. There are also a few who needed a ‘cash’ supplement to make ends meet on necessary items for sustenance and James is also prepared to care for them.
NHA is going about its work, helping and loving others – thanks to people like you that express their compassion in donations. God bless you all.
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mini updates


Dear Friends,

Catch up work that I left behind while in Sierra Leone, has kept me busier than expected but I am making my way through it all and this blog will be attended to much better in the very near future. Bear with me.

In the meantime, I am happy to report that James’ youngest brother, Joseph is out of the hospital, recovering from Typhoid and Malaria safely and effectively at St. Laurence House. Thank God for St. Laurence House and our staff that keeps in going – James & Kadijah!

Our staff in Kabala, report that, sadly, Emmanuel remains MIA (missing in action). His parents returned to Kabala without him stating that he was left with relatives in a village 65 miles away. This gives me great concern, but as I stated before: we have done all we could physically do for Emmanuel – we leave it in God’s hands. Please keep him and his parents in your prayers.

We have been able to send the first installment towards the payment of our new Compound in Kabala. We have now paid $7,300 to the builder. This was a surprise as I had told the builder we could only manage $5,000 at this time. We only owe $44,700! Needless to say we are taking donations – PLEASE! The house, the land, our plans in Kabala – all of this info- is coming soon on the blog. We are finalizing figures, etc.

Time, money and delays, kept us from giving rice out to everyone we had on our list while in Freetown. Never fear, James is taking care of that situation now, as I have replenished his “Rice to Others” fund. There are also a few who needed a ‘cash’ supplement to make ends meet on necessary items for sustenance and James is also prepared to care for them.
NHA is going about its work, helping and loving others – thanks to people like you that express their compassion in donations. God bless you all.
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

mini updates


Dear Friends,

Catch up work that I left behind while in Sierra Leone, has kept me busier than expected but I am making my way through it all and this blog will be attended to much better in the very near future. Bear with me.

In the meantime, I am happy to report that James’ youngest brother, Joseph is out of the hospital, recovering from Typhoid and Malaria safely and effectively at St. Laurence House. Thank God for St. Laurence House and our staff that keeps in going – James & Kadijah!

Our staff in Kabala, report that, sadly, Emmanuel remains MIA (missing in action). His parents returned to Kabala without him stating that he was left with relatives in a village 65 miles away. This gives me great concern, but as I stated before: we have done all we could physically do for Emmanuel – we leave it in God’s hands. Please keep him and his parents in your prayers.

We have been able to send the first installment towards the payment of our new Compound in Kabala. We have now paid $7,300 to the builder. This was a surprise as I had told the builder we could only manage $5,000 at this time. We only owe $44,700! Needless to say we are taking donations – PLEASE! The house, the land, our plans in Kabala – all of this info- is coming soon on the blog. We are finalizing figures, etc.

Time, money and delays, kept us from giving rice out to everyone we had on our list while in Freetown. Never fear, James is taking care of that situation now, as I have replenished his “Rice to Others” fund. There are also a few who needed a ‘cash’ supplement to make ends meet on necessary items for sustenance and James is also prepared to care for them.
NHA is going about its work, helping and loving others – thanks to people like you that express their compassion in donations. God bless you all.
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Update on Joseph Mansaray

Hello Friends of Nazareth House,

Just got word from James that Joseph (James’ youngest brother) is still in the hospital and James has been running all day getting medicines and taking care of his needs. (makes you wonder what the hospital is supplying besides the naked bed – James brought the bedding sheets). Anyway, it is definitely a severe case of malaria. He should be released by tomorrow or Monday. He is being treated with medication that works… so this is good. Thank God, James is close by his side to make sure all goes well.
On another note, Mako sent word that Emmanuel’s parents apparently abandoned him into the hands of his grandmother in a village 65 miles away. The young couple are worn out and unprepared to continue the struggle for his survival. The thing is, he had a whole village prepared and ready to care for him in Kabala. The NHA team of Pa Foday and Mako are there, plus others to help care for him. We are praying that he is brought back before it is too late. Without his mother’s breast feeding, his chances of survival are slim – even though we have cleared him of the worms – the nutrition is an important and necessary issue. He must get nourishment. This is very sad, he had a chance but cultures and traditions clash sometime and people don’t understand. God does, He knows, He sees. We leave it in His hands.
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Update on Joseph Mansaray

Hello Friends of Nazareth House,

Just got word from James that Joseph (James’ youngest brother) is still in the hospital and James has been running all day getting medicines and taking care of his needs. (makes you wonder what the hospital is supplying besides the naked bed – James brought the bedding sheets). Anyway, it is definitely a severe case of malaria. He should be released by tomorrow or Monday. He is being treated with medication that works… so this is good. Thank God, James is close by his side to make sure all goes well.
On another note, Mako sent word that Emmanuel’s parents apparently abandoned him into the hands of his grandmother in a village 65 miles away. The young couple are worn out and unprepared to continue the struggle for his survival. The thing is, he had a whole village prepared and ready to care for him in Kabala. The NHA team of Pa Foday and Mako are there, plus others to help care for him. We are praying that he is brought back before it is too late. Without his mother’s breast feeding, his chances of survival are slim – even though we have cleared him of the worms – the nutrition is an important and necessary issue. He must get nourishment. This is very sad, he had a chance but cultures and traditions clash sometime and people don’t understand. God does, He knows, He sees. We leave it in His hands.
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Update on Joseph Mansaray

Hello Friends of Nazareth House,

Just got word from James that Joseph (James’ youngest brother) is still in the hospital and James has been running all day getting medicines and taking care of his needs. (makes you wonder what the hospital is supplying besides the naked bed – James brought the bedding sheets). Anyway, it is definitely a severe case of malaria. He should be released by tomorrow or Monday. He is being treated with medication that works… so this is good. Thank God, James is close by his side to make sure all goes well.
On another note, Mako sent word that Emmanuel’s parents apparently abandoned him into the hands of his grandmother in a village 65 miles away. The young couple are worn out and unprepared to continue the struggle for his survival. The thing is, he had a whole village prepared and ready to care for him in Kabala. The NHA team of Pa Foday and Mako are there, plus others to help care for him. We are praying that he is brought back before it is too late. Without his mother’s breast feeding, his chances of survival are slim – even though we have cleared him of the worms – the nutrition is an important and necessary issue. He must get nourishment. This is very sad, he had a chance but cultures and traditions clash sometime and people don’t understand. God does, He knows, He sees. We leave it in His hands.
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