Showing posts with label Fr. Robert Haux. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fr. Robert Haux. Show all posts
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Nazareth House Kabala School in session today, Closed Tomorrow in memory and respect of Fr. Robert M. Haux
Today the students at Nazareth House Apostolate School in Kabala, Sierra Leone will attend school as usual
They will make the long walk up the steep hill, through the morning mist to their beloved school. A school made possible through generous hearts who made their education a reality...one such heart will be buried tomorrow, but cherished in memory with love forever.
As Pa Foday rings the bell, the students rush to enter the building, a school building that a little over a year ago was only a dream.
As the desks and benches fill up...
_2)
...the straggling students arrive and another school day begins. Thanks to you, education is a HUGE reality in Kabala...
(note: all students now have uniforms completed and are in use, these pictures were taken a few weeks back)
Back in the capital city of Sierra Leone, Freetown. More and more lives that have been touched by Fr. Bob's love assemble with signs to pay their respects.
Pa Sorie and Sanu (manager of the internet cafe) at the Internet cafe that James uses most to bring updates and news to us in America.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
ST. LAURENCE HOUSE IN FREETOWN MISSES THEIR BELOVED FRIEND, FR. ROBERT HAUX
FUNERAL DETAILS FOR FATHER ROBERT M. HAUX:
Visitation, Thursday, November 20, 4-7 PM at
Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home
506 Hill Street
LaGrange, GA 30241
Funeral, Friday, November 21 at 11 AM at
St. Andrew's Church
204 Beallwood Drive
West Point, GA 30240
(CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE)
WORDS DIRECTLY FROM JAMES BOMBOLIA MANSARAY: (photos follow)
If ever there had been a loss for St. Laurence House, N.H.A school in Kabala and for me especially, the death of Fr. Bob Haux is one with no match. The news of his sudden death made us all sick in the heart for he departed when we needed him most.
Fr. Haux as Ialways call him grew to love us out of nothing. Together with his lovely Miss Su, he fell in love with us from a far and had done extremely much for us the past years that we can't make count of. What is making it so hard for us is that, we never got the chance to meet this great man in real life. This was my dream for he meant a lot to me. It would be very difficult for us to count what he has done for St. Laurence house the past years down to the last days of his life. Looking at his recent pictures when Mama Vicki and Father Hicks visited him, you could see how curious he was to get words about us here in Africa. He always has that tender love and smiles that make us to love him more. Fr. Haux has been sending tons of medications and rosary for kids here in Sierra Leone. He was always around to make sure that we are comfortable no matter what happens. Fr. Haux had taken good care of my ulcer illness sending all sort of medication for me to be well. He recently sent a whole album full of video and music cds to keep life going even in the midst of our troubles. I hope you wouldn't mind to hear that he had been my only condom supplier ever since he learnt that my wife and I are waiting on having the next baby till we have a compound and room. And I will make this promise today that if I ever have a baby boy again, I will name him Bob Haux Mansaray.
As I write this one, it is all coming from the heart and I am still feeling the pinch of his absence. Bob has been in the fore front for us to secure a compound here in Freetown for the continuation of our work here and I believe this is what he wanted us all to do. He has one big heart of gold and we will miss him so much. He is all around us at St. Laurence house and will always be part of us.
I bring words of comfort to his dear wife the lovely Su and the rest of his family at St. Andrews Parish for all of us here. We have been getting lots of visitors at St. Laurence House from all our neighbours and friends who one way or the other had been blessed either physically or spiritually by this late man. We all will miss him.
N.H.A. school will miss him so much and for this reason, Friday has been declared a holiday for all the school kids in memory of this great man who contributed greatly in the completion of that school project. His deeds will never fade in their minds.
As I close this one, I am presently listening to a soft music cd titled 'Faith Of Our Fathers' and it is a gift from the late man. Cant stop the tears at all for this my lost but not forgotten Hero.This is very heavy on us and it is hard to forget the one you love, but this few words from the heart would at least mellow our sorrow and then begin the process of healing.
I WILL MISS YOU MY GOOD FRIEND.
In Christ,
James and all at St. Laurence House.
James and the rest of our family in St. Laurence House, Freetown, Sierra Leone expressed their sadness over the loss of Fr. Bob.
Each member of St. Laurence House wrote their feelings on a sign
Little Roo expressed his love for Fr. Bob in his own creative manner
Notice that Roo went so far as to express himself all up his leg... see the trail of ink?
Fr. Bob sent over many supplies, many items to St. Laurence House. James said it broke his heart more as he looked around St. Laurence House and "Fr. Bob is all around us".
Above show the dining Table at St. Laurence House
The Refrigerator in St. Laurence House Kitchen
Fr. Bob took the time to send DVD's of all the old fashioned, wholesome movies from the past like "Going my Way" so that our family in St. Laurence House could watch good family oriented shows. Fr. Bob sent rosaries (thousands) for St. Laurence House to distribute and special ones for each member of the family residing there. Together with Ms Su, he sent tons of items especially to the school in Kabala. (Medicine, candy necklaces, toys, tooth brushes, etc. etc.)
Our School, Fr. Bob's School, Nazareth House Kabala School, in which Fr. Bob was so proud; he loved each student, will be closed on Friday, in honor of Fr. Bob Haux and to honor his funeral. St. Laurence House and the Kabala School are officially in a mourning state.
Visitation, Thursday, November 20, 4-7 PM at
Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home
506 Hill Street
LaGrange, GA 30241
Funeral, Friday, November 21 at 11 AM at
St. Andrew's Church
204 Beallwood Drive
West Point, GA 30240
(CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE)
If ever there had been a loss for St. Laurence House, N.H.A school in Kabala and for me especially, the death of Fr. Bob Haux is one with no match. The news of his sudden death made us all sick in the heart for he departed when we needed him most.
Fr. Haux as Ialways call him grew to love us out of nothing. Together with his lovely Miss Su, he fell in love with us from a far and had done extremely much for us the past years that we can't make count of. What is making it so hard for us is that, we never got the chance to meet this great man in real life. This was my dream for he meant a lot to me. It would be very difficult for us to count what he has done for St. Laurence house the past years down to the last days of his life. Looking at his recent pictures when Mama Vicki and Father Hicks visited him, you could see how curious he was to get words about us here in Africa. He always has that tender love and smiles that make us to love him more. Fr. Haux has been sending tons of medications and rosary for kids here in Sierra Leone. He was always around to make sure that we are comfortable no matter what happens. Fr. Haux had taken good care of my ulcer illness sending all sort of medication for me to be well. He recently sent a whole album full of video and music cds to keep life going even in the midst of our troubles. I hope you wouldn't mind to hear that he had been my only condom supplier ever since he learnt that my wife and I are waiting on having the next baby till we have a compound and room. And I will make this promise today that if I ever have a baby boy again, I will name him Bob Haux Mansaray.
As I write this one, it is all coming from the heart and I am still feeling the pinch of his absence. Bob has been in the fore front for us to secure a compound here in Freetown for the continuation of our work here and I believe this is what he wanted us all to do. He has one big heart of gold and we will miss him so much. He is all around us at St. Laurence house and will always be part of us.
I bring words of comfort to his dear wife the lovely Su and the rest of his family at St. Andrews Parish for all of us here. We have been getting lots of visitors at St. Laurence House from all our neighbours and friends who one way or the other had been blessed either physically or spiritually by this late man. We all will miss him.
N.H.A. school will miss him so much and for this reason, Friday has been declared a holiday for all the school kids in memory of this great man who contributed greatly in the completion of that school project. His deeds will never fade in their minds.
As I close this one, I am presently listening to a soft music cd titled 'Faith Of Our Fathers' and it is a gift from the late man. Cant stop the tears at all for this my lost but not forgotten Hero.This is very heavy on us and it is hard to forget the one you love, but this few words from the heart would at least mellow our sorrow and then begin the process of healing.
I WILL MISS YOU MY GOOD FRIEND.
In Christ,
James and all at St. Laurence House.
James and the rest of our family in St. Laurence House, Freetown, Sierra Leone expressed their sadness over the loss of Fr. Bob.
Each member of St. Laurence House wrote their feelings on a sign
Little Roo expressed his love for Fr. Bob in his own creative manner
Notice that Roo went so far as to express himself all up his leg... see the trail of ink?
Fr. Bob sent over many supplies, many items to St. Laurence House. James said it broke his heart more as he looked around St. Laurence House and "Fr. Bob is all around us".
The Refrigerator in St. Laurence House Kitchen
Fr. Bob took the time to send DVD's of all the old fashioned, wholesome movies from the past like "Going my Way" so that our family in St. Laurence House could watch good family oriented shows. Fr. Bob sent rosaries (thousands) for St. Laurence House to distribute and special ones for each member of the family residing there. Together with Ms Su, he sent tons of items especially to the school in Kabala. (Medicine, candy necklaces, toys, tooth brushes, etc. etc.)
Our School, Fr. Bob's School, Nazareth House Kabala School, in which Fr. Bob was so proud; he loved each student, will be closed on Friday, in honor of Fr. Bob Haux and to honor his funeral. St. Laurence House and the Kabala School are officially in a mourning state.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
In Memory of Father Robert Haux, our beloved friend and priest! A Wonderful Night at Sammy D's...
Fr. Bob Haux and his wife, the lovely Mz Su 
As I left St. Andrew's Church in West Point, Georgia, last Sunday, November 9th, I promised my dear friend, Father Bob Haux that I would share about our Nazareth House Chapter in LaGrange, Georgia by posting it on this blog by today, Saturday November 15th. My intentions are for you to get to know the various NHA Chapters around the USA and the work that they do. Over the past few weeks we've been introducing the NHA members living in Sierra Leone at St. Laurence House....it is now time to get to know those in the United States.
During Fr. Seraphim and my visit this week, we had a most enjoyable and wonderful time, celebrating friendship and the work of Nazareth House. This NHA Chapter in LaGrange/West Point Georgia is active in many aspects, Sammy D's being one, St. Andrew's Parish in West Point, Georgia, another and the group pictured below the other component of NHA LaGrange. All headed up by our beloved friend and priest, Fr. Bob Haux.
We began the LaGrange event at Sammy D's New York Pizza. Sammy D's New York Pizza in LaGrange Georgia is a splendid Italian Restaurant that I highly recommend, even if you don't live in the area, its worth the travel.
Sammy D's is a supporter of the work of Nazareth House and even has a write-up about us on the menu. Sammy is a fabulous cook with a heart of gold.
Fr. Bob who creates some of the fantastic dishes at Sammy D's has his own parking spot.
The LaGrange NHA gang gathered at Sammy D's. It was a wonderful time and we enjoyed each other's company and the food was tremendous.
Jack and Suzanne Ormsby (Jack is another excellent cook)
Brian and Jan Lockerbie
Vicki and Fr. Seraphim Hicks
Fr Seraphim and Jack Ormsby
The Lovely Mz Su
During our travel back to Louisville, Kentucky this afternoon, we received a call that Fr. Bob had dropped the body and had been found at home this morning. I have no words to convey the heavy loss we are feeling as well as many, many others who have been blessed to have known Fr. Bob. He is one of those rare individuals with a giant heart, an attentive priest, a most trusted friend. This love transcends boundaries and borders as evidenced in his care, concern and love for St. Laurence House in Sierra Leone. NHA gives our utmost sympathy to his wife Su and his dear parishioners and friends from all around the globe.
We will greatly miss you my friend, We love you and may you rest in Peace.
The photographs on this post were taken and are the property of Jan Lockerbie.
As I left St. Andrew's Church in West Point, Georgia, last Sunday, November 9th, I promised my dear friend, Father Bob Haux that I would share about our Nazareth House Chapter in LaGrange, Georgia by posting it on this blog by today, Saturday November 15th. My intentions are for you to get to know the various NHA Chapters around the USA and the work that they do. Over the past few weeks we've been introducing the NHA members living in Sierra Leone at St. Laurence House....it is now time to get to know those in the United States.
During Fr. Seraphim and my visit this week, we had a most enjoyable and wonderful time, celebrating friendship and the work of Nazareth House. This NHA Chapter in LaGrange/West Point Georgia is active in many aspects, Sammy D's being one, St. Andrew's Parish in West Point, Georgia, another and the group pictured below the other component of NHA LaGrange. All headed up by our beloved friend and priest, Fr. Bob Haux.
We began the LaGrange event at Sammy D's New York Pizza. Sammy D's New York Pizza in LaGrange Georgia is a splendid Italian Restaurant that I highly recommend, even if you don't live in the area, its worth the travel.
Sammy D's is a supporter of the work of Nazareth House and even has a write-up about us on the menu. Sammy is a fabulous cook with a heart of gold.
Fr. Bob who creates some of the fantastic dishes at Sammy D's has his own parking spot.
The LaGrange NHA gang gathered at Sammy D's. It was a wonderful time and we enjoyed each other's company and the food was tremendous.
Jack and Suzanne Ormsby (Jack is another excellent cook)
Brian and Jan Lockerbie
Vicki and Fr. Seraphim Hicks
Fr Seraphim and Jack Ormsby
The Lovely Mz Su
During our travel back to Louisville, Kentucky this afternoon, we received a call that Fr. Bob had dropped the body and had been found at home this morning. I have no words to convey the heavy loss we are feeling as well as many, many others who have been blessed to have known Fr. Bob. He is one of those rare individuals with a giant heart, an attentive priest, a most trusted friend. This love transcends boundaries and borders as evidenced in his care, concern and love for St. Laurence House in Sierra Leone. NHA gives our utmost sympathy to his wife Su and his dear parishioners and friends from all around the globe.
We will greatly miss you my friend, We love you and may you rest in Peace.
The photographs on this post were taken and are the property of Jan Lockerbie.
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