Make that SIX new children...

There are now 6 new members of the MCO family as shown in the photo below:I hear that everyone is doing fine so far, but there are some remaining needs. The home is short on mattresses, basic furniture, and monthly support for the new children. Another eventual goal is to finish the upstairs of the dormitory so the boys can stay there instead of being crowded in the director's house.

This Christmas will be fundraising time to cover these needs. Thanks to those who have already offered support!

Beginning 2010

Recent excited news is, as of January 16th, Emmanuel has a new wife, Sholade Shaw! She has moved to the farm to be with her husband, son Steven (named after my dad), and the MCO children. I met quiet, kind-hearted Shola back on the Mercy Ship in 2004. It will be wonderful to have her there at the orphanage site at last.

We are currently setting up $30/month sponsorships through Servlife International for the children. 6 of the 10 have been "adopted" so far. Thank you sponsors!

Also, construction of the dorm continues to progress as funds trickle in. See the recent progress in the pictures below taken in January 2010. It is really neat to see the design sketches I emailed to friends in Sierra Leone come to life.