February 13th

Today was a day that I had absolutely nothing planned. I woke up and went and sat outside to read for awhile. Emmanuel had some errands to run so he planned on leaving for some time. I had rice and sardines for breakfast and decided I’d contact my daughter Jessica. Since she is ahead of me on time that is the only family I could talk to. She was grading papers, but had time to talk with me. I took a walk around the community showing Jessica some of the sights. It was nice to connect with her again.

After that I started feeling antsy so I again walked around the community. I heard someone call out ‘Dad Robin’ and I looked around to see a young boy motioning me over. I really find it nice that the community knows me and feels welcome to talk to me. Anyway I headed over to see what the boy wanted and I saw a lady close by. She walked up and said ‘Hi Dad, do you remember me, I’m Patience’. I did not recognize her when I walked up, but a closer look told me who she was. This was one of the girls that had helped at Emmanuel’s home 2 years ago. She proceeded to tell me that she now had a child and things are difficult. That can be an understatement when you look around. I asked about her child and she grabs my hand and says ‘Come’. She led me to her 2 room home, the front room being around 4’x 8’. This was more of the entry. The back room was larger and I’d guess around the 8’ wide and about that deep. She had a roommate also and her young child, GeorgeLynn. My heart went out to her, but she didn’t complain or ask for anything. I think she sincerely enjoyed seeing me and talking. She asked about the others that came to Liberia last time and I was able to show her pictures of Erik, Amanda and Maddox. She was happy for them.

Here is Patience and her child.

After that I came back and was able to talk to Heather who had recently woke up with the girls and asked if I could talk. Another walk around the neighborhood because if I sit down the kids will all hover around to see someone in America on FaceTime.

After that I helped Christie (Emmanuel’s niece) do some grades for LCMI school where she is helping out.

Emmanuel came home and we went out to visit a local Pastor, but he wasn’t in so I got to look at their construction site. I was impressed, but OSHA wouldn’t approve if they were here.

Emmanuel was funny because the building is 5 stories high and he doesn’t like heights.

The foreman was more than happy to show me around.

Me and the foreman on top of the building. Emmanuel didn’t want to get too close to the edge.

Now I am sitting on a 2nd floor balcony with traffic noises all around and darkness setting in while Emmanuel is in an Internet Cafe. We will head home, eat supper and possibly watch the move we haven’t had time to see yet.

Tomorrow morning we leave for Yekepa. Pray for safety as we travel. I feel great and I thank all for their prayers.