****Update-- We did it! Raised all the money needed to start Ma Mary's foundation. Thanks to all who gave and prayed.****
If you know me, if you have talked to me at any time over the
last 7 years, then it is likely you have heard me rave about Ma Mary. (In fact, I recently wrote another blog about Mary, you can read that here.) Mary is
my Liberian Ma-- but she is SO MUCH MORE-- she is a prayer warrior, Liberian
chef extraordinaire, and a cultural advocate. She has been the glue that holds
Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR) together in all circumstances. Over the
years ORR has hosted countless guests, Ma Mary is always behind the scenes.
Yes, she cooks, but she also finds the best deals at the market, cleans,
organizes, facilitates, accommodates and prays non-stop. If you have
ever visited the ORR team house in Liberia, I guarantee that Mary has not only
filled your belly, she has filled your heart as well as covered you in prayers.
She has gracefully welcomed so many into our home, now is the time for us to
help her to have a home of her own.
Currently Mary lives in a house that is not hers. She saved for
years and was able to buy some land. Land-business is tricky in Liberia. Even
though she holds the deed, until something is built on the land she is at risk
of loosing it. It will cost about $5000 to build the foundation of her
house. This stage of building needs to be done all at once so the foundation is
strong and even. After the foundation is set Mary can continue to build on it
as she is able. It would take her a VERY LONG TIME to save the amount
needed for the foundation. We can help her with this. She deserves it.
My plea is to everyone who has ever met Mary, everyone who has
eaten her food, everyone who has been blessed by her prayers, (or by hearing
her story here)-- Please help! If we all give a little I know we can do this. Follow this link to the donation page. (It is
tax deductible!) Thanks!
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| Mary in the kitchen. |
