July 26th is Independence Day in Liberia. Liberia was never colonized, so nobody is quite sure why they have an Independence Day, but that doesn't stop them from having a holiday. Liberian's use the holiday to ask for "My 26th" or "My 26th on you-o", hoping for some small money or some sort of gift for their holiday. Jamie and I went to the airport tonight to pick up a team that is here working on the Addy's Hope orphanage. Going to the airport and dealing with the luggage handlers and crowds is always challenging. Adding the fact it is the 26th and there are lots of people out partying makes the trip even more exciting. We made it back with the team safely though. They'll be here for the next week working on finishing a new facility for Addy's Hope. Here are a few pictures from our most recent trip to the orphanage.
Christopher with a few of the kids.
Jamie with a few more.
Colton with a friend
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