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Liberia Report: Cooking
The foundation of BESTWA’s ministry is feeding children. The Liberian people have so many needs besides, but the need for food is universal, immediate, and ongoing. While visiting Buchanan, we learned quite a bit about how our resourceful friends manage, … Continue reading
Posted in Everybody Has a Story
Tagged Bestwa, children, cooking, fish, food, Janice C Johnson, Liberia, palmetto, primitive kitchen, rice, salsa, travel
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Liberia Report: Contrasts
During our stay in Buchanan, Liberia, one thing that struck me was the variety of contrasts we saw. Old and Young: At the Old Folks Home, we visited with dozens of aged people, several with physical handicaps. But a number … Continue reading
Posted in Everybody Has a Story
Tagged Bestwa, brushing, children, doctors, elder care, elderly, handicapped, high tech, hospital, Janice C Johnson, machete, maternity, old school, orphanage, orphans, travel
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I Got Superpowers. Who Knew?
I’ve been preparing for my first overseas trip, February 22-March 5. Pretty exciting stuff! I’m going with a small group from the non-profit BESTWA, Inc, which exists to meet the most pressing needs and bring hope to the people of … Continue reading
Posted in Everybody Has a Story
Tagged Africa, Bestwa, children, humanitarian aid, humor, hunger, Janice C Johnson, Liberia, poverty, prayer, prayer request, relief efforts, travel, West Africa
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Things I Learned About Holidays with Grandkids
Having our son and his family visit from halfway across the country made this past Christmas extra special. I need to see our grandchildren more often, though… it seems I’ve forgotten a lot about living with preschoolers. Here for your … Continue reading
Posted in Near As I Can Figure...
Tagged children, Christmas, family, grandchildren, grandparenting, holidays, house guests, in-laws, Janice C Johnson, travel
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Favorite Quotes
Last week, I told you about my journal, and promised to share some of my favorite quotes. So today I’ll open its pages and let greater minds than my own do the talking. Why didn’t I think of this long … Continue reading
Posted in A Page From My Journal
Tagged children, clarity, communication, creativity, Janice C Johnson, purpose, quotes, rejection, responsibility, writing
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