Saturday, October 29, 2011

Deb in the USA

I've been back in the states for about 6 weeks and am just finishing up a month of traveling, resting, visiting friends and family and eating just about every yummy food that I can get my hands on over here. My plan is to head back to Liberia December 3rd. Just because I am not in Liberia right now doesn't mean there isn't stuff happening over there. Follow the Orphan Relief and Rescue blog to find out what is going on.


Friday, October 7, 2011

Pray for Peace in Liberia

Today the winners of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize were announced. Three women who have fought hard for peace have been awarded this great honor. Two of the women are from Liberia. One is the current president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. There may be many different speculations on the timing of this announcement-- she is up for re-election next Tuesday, but I am going to choose to use it as a reminder that Liberians can stand for peace.

A lot is up in the air and uncertain for the future of Liberia. The elections next week could go very badly, the country could easily fall back into the familiar pattern of war. But, and this is what I am praying for, the elections could go well, a leader could be chosen who can continue to lead them in peace. Whether that leader is Ma Ellen or not, hers is an example that I pray is followed by many.

I have a lot of friends in Liberia, not to mention the children I have been serving for the last three years. What happens with this upcoming election has the potential to drastically affect all of this. To use a Liberian phrase-- I beg you, please join me in praying for Peace in Liberia.