Why Liberia?

Liberia was founded in the 1800's by white Americans desiring a place to get rid of freed Black slaves. I use harsh words because that is the harsh reality. They did not want to live, work, and play in and amongst freed Black slaves. So the American Colonization Society was formed and came up with this "solution". It may have resolved their problem but it was only the beginning of many challenges facing these freed slaves. The indigenous people already living there and the "Americo-Liberians" would end up festering the makings of all out civil war for 150 years before the atrocities would begin. They did not mix well, it wasn't a good idea, and it wasn't right.

From 1989-2003 Liberia was in civil war. Rebel soldiers killed thousands of men, women, children, and babies. What was once a developing country is now a devestated country. Steve and I read a book called, "Where little ones cry" and it was about the lives of children during the civil war. It broke my heart and I longed to do something to help!

We are so thankful to have this opportunity to care for these little children as our own! Our hearts are open to whatever else God would call us to, to help rebuild Liberia.