Happy Thanksgiving!!!

5 YEARS!

FIVE YEARS! 

It was on this date in 2010 that Tommy and I hopped a plane at DFW 

to head to our new HOME in Sweet Salone! 

During the short term trips in 2008-2010, 

our hearts were knit together with the people of this country as we experienced

 overwhelming poverty, hurt, injustice, sickness, 

helplessness and hopelessness.  

We have been blessed and forever changed through the work that God has called us to.  

Thank YOU for partnering with us as you have lifted us up in prayer 

and sacrificed your own resources to make this possible!  

We are eternally grateful! 

It's all for the Kingdom! 

SARAH & PAIGE ... "The 25 Project" partners!

Some favorite pics of Sarah and Paige!  They never stopped even with sweltering heat!!! 

 Such an encouragement to Auntie Margaret's orphans, former street boys & 

the special needs students at Hosetta!  

MARTIN & KANDRA

Martin and his family have been such a blessing since his first trip to Sweet Salone in October 2013. A few months previously, he had been pondering mission trip opportunities at his church, but they simply were not going to fit into his schedule.  As he was driving in McKinney one day, the Lord impressed upon him to stop by our church just to see what might be available.  The next thing you know, he was preparing to come with one of our teams!  WE LOVE HOW THE LORD WORKS!  Martin is pictured here with one of the Waterloo boys, Mumunu, that his family sponsors.  

All of our team members fall in love with Little Lulu!  She is not one of the orphans at Auntie Margaret's, but her granny has been such a friend and helper to Margaret, 

and Lulu visits the home often, especially when we have TEAMS!   

Kandra made her first trip with her dad to SL in June 2014.  She has stolen everyone's hearts!  Pictured with Ibrahim from Auntie Margaret's and Lulu!

Lulu and some of her friends that live near Auntie Margaret's.

Kandra with Jabob and Peter ... from Auntie Margaret's.

Martin sure knows how to sling a hammer!
Tom has been so blessed to have him to work alongside! 

OCTOBER TEAM 2015

For the first time since Ebola entered Freetown in July 2014, 

we were able to host a team!  

WooHoo!! 

So thankful for

Sarah & Paige representing 25project, McKinney, TX

... and ... 

Martin & his daughter Kandra from FBC Melissa, TX

There was eager anticipation on every side leading up to the team's arrival!!  

These guys are former street boys who are now in caretaker homes and schools!  

This would not be possible without the sponsorship program administered by 25project, 

as well as other families who give toward special needs.

Updated pictures and video will soon be on the way  

to all sponsors of the street guys and Auntie Margaret's orphans! 

We were able to visit FOURTEEN schools spread over a 

wide area in the Waterloo community to see boys and meet their teachers!  

So encouraging! 

Auntie Margaret's kiddos came in groups to our compound 

for some TLC and gifts from their sponsors!  

Cynthia was especially excited! 

Martin was with Tom on the Hosetta School Construction Project!  

He is a ROCK STAR among the staff, kids & Tom's crew! 

Paige spent a morning reviewing Sign Language with the very special kiddos at Hosetta! 

This gave Sarah and Kandra time to assist the guys by hauling cement!  

More updates are on the way!  It sounds like the team took a combined total of 

over 4000 photos!  Looking forward to posting "a few."  

Our gratitude to all who made this possible!!!  

One month home!

I (Becky) have been home just over a month!

 I've told some that it seems like my time in Texas assisting 

my mom was only a dream! 

It's great to be back with Tom, Bo and all those we

work alongside and serve! 

Auntie Margaret's kiddos are doing well.  Schools have been going on for all the kids

until yesterday. The government must have decided that the wise thing to do 

during the heaviest of the rains was to break for

six weeks. They'll get going again on August 31st to continue the 

modified academic year that will end in December.

This pictures was taken yesterday as Yeama was assisting with food preparations. 

Others were helping with the meal, some doing

laundry. Our 4 seniors were involved in English tutoring with 

our friend Emmanuel.

So thankful for their example of a FAMILY

working together!!!  

I was at the Drop-In Center in Waterloo

this morning as former street boys, 

along with their caretakers, 

came for the monthly rice distribution.

This afternoon they are having English tutoring, and at other times/days 

they have math tutoring, counseling and Bible Studies! 

The temporary relief effort (food parcels) continues for a few more months

to help folks get back on their feet from the side effects of Ebola! 

Tom and his guys have been at the HOPE CENTER the last

3 days assembling a swing set for the Ebola Orphans

who are in the transitional program.

These are some of the boys living at HOPE. I think they have 

decided to stay there forever!!!  Currently there are 30 children ranging

in age from 5 to 15. The staff are doing a wonderful job!

Early next week I will visit Hosetta School to check in and deliver parcels.

It's always good to see Susan, Edna and the staff.

This is just a tiny peek into what's up with us!

Thank you so much for your prayers

and encouragement!  

Heading Home!!!

Time does fly!

Tomorrow I will head home to Sierra Leone!

I am thankful that mom has regained strength, 

and is adjusting so well to her new environment. 

She was one sick chick in Feb-Mar, 

and we had no idea what the future held for her. 

It has been neat to watch her get her "spunk" back! 

The picture below is my favorite from the last few weeks. 

She was acting quite feisty, and I told her if she wasn't careful,

 the home was gonna kick her out!! 

We had a good laugh!  

My gratitude to all who have prayed for our family!

Your love and concern have meant the world!

I can't wait to be posting updates from the other side of the ocean! 

Oh how I have missed Tommy, Bo and all those we serve!!