Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The Gift of a SMILE
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While many are busily preparing for the Christmas festivities, Nazareth House Apostolate would like to extend our heart-felt thanks to all of you
who have looked beyond yourselves to be there for someone else.
Those that you've helped in Sierra Leone don't have the means to send you a Christmas gift, wouldn't matter anyhow...
because the gift that they have for you
is greater than any store bought piece of merchandise..
it is the gift of a smile...
not just any smile but a genuine and absolutely beautiful heartwarming smile.
The smiles that you see are there because you made that effort... 
the effort to help a brother or sister in need.
We wish you many smiles
God bless you.
While many are busily preparing for the Christmas festivities, Nazareth House Apostolate would like to extend our heart-felt thanks to all of you
who have looked beyond yourselves to be there for someone else.
Those that you've helped in Sierra Leone don't have the means to send you a Christmas gift, wouldn't matter anyhow...
is greater than any store bought piece of merchandise..
it is the gift of a smile...
the effort to help a brother or sister in need.
We wish you many smiles
God bless you.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Loading up, Moving On....
Today, James bought rice for several families. He will be distributing it to them this week.
I am happy to see that this store looks well stocked, no empty shelves. This is a good sign.
I always love to see pictures of the streets of Freetown. I always miss it when I am not there. So much activity, so much color.
Noticing the bright red car that James is loading with rice, I see that Sanu has once again tossed the keys to his car to James to do the work of Nazareth House! Thanks Sanu, WE LOVE YOU - you are so good to us!
Noticing the bright red car that James is loading with rice, I see that Sanu has once again tossed the keys to his car to James to do the work of Nazareth House! Thanks Sanu, WE LOVE YOU - you are so good to us!
The Work of Nazareth House Apostolate
All of us have dealt with a lot of sadness lately, for Nazareth House it has been well pronounced. Many of our good friends have went on before us and we are left here on earth to carry on. Lonely as it might be at times, we must do just that...CARRY ON. Too much is at stake to stop the momentum of the great work that has been started by our loved ones who have recently gone ahead of us. We must never forget and strive to move forward; knowing they are in the cloud of witnesses cheering us on.
Nazareth House is doing what Nazareth House does... loving Salone.
Kadijah, Ann Marie and lil' Roo packed up some necessities and went to deliver them to Marianna. Before he passed on in October, Nazareth House promised Pa Amadu, Marianna's late husband, that we would take care of his family. A promise must be kept and through your generosity we are keeping it well.
Supplies in hand, they carry them into Marianna's home.
...a few bars of soap, a little powdered laundry soap, some tea, some powdered milk ...
...and a little cash in which to eat, pay bills and exist...
WOW! Isn't it wonderful - we are loving seeing these smiles!!!!
Nazareth House works individually, finding those in need and helping according to what best helps that family. Of course, we do what we can to provide medical supply to hospitals, (especially Kroo Bay & Kabala Gov. Hospital) and we provide for our Kabala School... but our real work is finding those in the cracks, left out, not noticed - who quietly struggle to exist. Making a difference - one person, one family - at a time. Thank you for your continued support in providing for these beautiful people.
Nazareth House is doing what Nazareth House does... loving Salone.
Kadijah, Ann Marie and lil' Roo packed up some necessities and went to deliver them to Marianna. Before he passed on in October, Nazareth House promised Pa Amadu, Marianna's late husband, that we would take care of his family. A promise must be kept and through your generosity we are keeping it well.
WOW! Isn't it wonderful - we are loving seeing these smiles!!!!
Nazareth House works individually, finding those in need and helping according to what best helps that family. Of course, we do what we can to provide medical supply to hospitals, (especially Kroo Bay & Kabala Gov. Hospital) and we provide for our Kabala School... but our real work is finding those in the cracks, left out, not noticed - who quietly struggle to exist. Making a difference - one person, one family - at a time. Thank you for your continued support in providing for these beautiful people.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Funeral of Kadija Sho-Sawyer nee Jalloh, RIP
Photos to follow, please scroll down
NHA Report by James Mansaray: Freetown: 15 December 2008
It’s about an hour ago that ‘beauty’ was finally laid to rest at the Kissy Road Cemetery. None could believe that Kadija made her way to the other side of life so soon leaving a whole lot left undone.
At the Bishop Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, Bright Street, Brookfields, Freetown was held a memorable funeral service for the late Mrs.Kadija Sho- Sawyer. The ceremony was graced by many dignitaries like the First and Second Lady, members of parliaments, Ministers, and a whole lot of family members including several friends both here and from the Diaspora.
Despite our job and busy schedule, my wife Kadijah joined me to witness this ceremony. I for one, just can’t miss it. I grew to love Mrs. Sho- Sawyer from the day I heard of her death. Having gone through all that she was doing and intend to do for Sierra Leone, it felt like I had known her for long. This gave me the urge to visit Dr. Sho- Sawyer at the hospital.
With all his pains, broken leg and injured head, Dr. Sho- Sawyer made it possible to be there walking with crutches to give his wife his last respect.
He made a profound last tribute saluting his lost cherished love. You can see the mixed feelings in this gentle man mentioning how he was coping with Kadija on his side.
I felt so honored being part of this service, celebrating the lost of a Sierra Leonean Icon like Kadija. I wish I could do more for Kadija.
At the funeral, I met more and more people with the idea of helping Sierra Leone. This is our goal at Nazareth House Apostolate and we join to celebrate her life by working hard to accomplish what she left undone.
Thanks to Yanoh and Mama Vicki who gave me the chance to do meet these wonderful people. It was great meeting Young women like Cynthia, Nameneh, Ami all from the U.S. We all look forward to do more together to benefit Salone in the near future.
Kadija, is gone but her spirit will continue to dwell in us. May her soul rest in perfect peace. - James B. Mansaray
Rest in peace Salone's beloved...
Dr. Mitchel Sho-Sawyer, Kadija's husband
Kadija (Jalloh) Sho-Sawyer's mother
Kadija's father
NHA Report by James Mansaray: Freetown: 15 December 2008
It’s about an hour ago that ‘beauty’ was finally laid to rest at the Kissy Road Cemetery. None could believe that Kadija made her way to the other side of life so soon leaving a whole lot left undone.
At the Bishop Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, Bright Street, Brookfields, Freetown was held a memorable funeral service for the late Mrs.Kadija Sho- Sawyer. The ceremony was graced by many dignitaries like the First and Second Lady, members of parliaments, Ministers, and a whole lot of family members including several friends both here and from the Diaspora.
Despite our job and busy schedule, my wife Kadijah joined me to witness this ceremony. I for one, just can’t miss it. I grew to love Mrs. Sho- Sawyer from the day I heard of her death. Having gone through all that she was doing and intend to do for Sierra Leone, it felt like I had known her for long. This gave me the urge to visit Dr. Sho- Sawyer at the hospital.
With all his pains, broken leg and injured head, Dr. Sho- Sawyer made it possible to be there walking with crutches to give his wife his last respect.
I felt so honored being part of this service, celebrating the lost of a Sierra Leonean Icon like Kadija. I wish I could do more for Kadija.
At the funeral, I met more and more people with the idea of helping Sierra Leone. This is our goal at Nazareth House Apostolate and we join to celebrate her life by working hard to accomplish what she left undone.
Thanks to Yanoh and Mama Vicki who gave me the chance to do meet these wonderful people. It was great meeting Young women like Cynthia, Nameneh, Ami all from the U.S. We all look forward to do more together to benefit Salone in the near future.
Kadija, is gone but her spirit will continue to dwell in us. May her soul rest in perfect peace. - James B. Mansaray
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