November 10th

Hey all!
Today the team went to a school. I was able to talk a bit at one of the christian schools here. I told the kids here about what school in Canada was like. I didn't realize how much we took for granted. I explained that kids in Canada can go to school for free and don't value it. This confused the class. A boy raised his hand to ask me a question. He said since kids don't care about going to school could he go to Canada and get some free education? Everyone laughed...and I waited for Augustine to slow down their English for me. I laughed. Another child explained to me what it was like in Liberia. He said many of his peers can't go to school because they can't afford it. The value of school was really evident in these children's lives. I stepped out of the classroom and started to cry. I skipped school so many times while these kids fight to go to school. They love and treasure the education. I've only been here for a little bit but the longer I am here the more I see what fighters the Liberians are. Nothing comes easily here but you can see God at work with these people. Liberians don't give up they work with what they have and are grateful for what they receive. I thank God that I am able to meet these incredible people and learn more about them.

-K@