Quote at Ricks Institute from Liberia's president.


Our "house host" Marcus with a captured snake.
He insisted it was a "harmless green snake" but I've too much about Green Mambas to touch it. *See more on on Marcus below.*

“L.T.W.B.T.Y.G.I.”*

* “Leave this world better than you got it.”

It should be the goal of every man and woman who sucks air on this earth. Leave it better than you found it. “Your world” includes your family, every job you’ll ever hold, your church, community/village, state and nation.

If you travel the world, leave behind a trail of smiles, friends, and good deeds.

Notes from Liberia
Wednesday, July 8 (I believe.) We're five hours ahead of CDT-US.


"Rain, rain,
Liberia is your name."

We're here during the rainy season. This area of Liberia gets over 200 inches of rain per year. (This compares to our SW La. average of 50+) It has rained non-stop since our arrival with serious flooding in nearby houses.

We're high enough that it's no problem, but local folks are having trouble.

We're enjoying our new friendships at Ricks School. As always, African hospitality is very generous and heart-warming.

Best of all is connecting with the hearts and smiles of the young people of Liberia. The average life span here is currently 46 years. That reminds us that the future of this country is tied up in the young people. They are the future and hope in this war-ravaged country

Marcus is one of those young people with hope for the future. He dreams of pastoring and helping his country rebuild. Like everyone we've met, he was deeply affected by Liberia's Civil War from 1991-2004.


Blessings,

Curt and DeDe, Colleen and Gordy.