Since we arrived at the guesthouse, this will be a good time to briefly introduce some of the Liberians that were with us through the week, and the other North Americans that were with me.
Tony-Pastor of Mission Mobilization and Outreach at my church. Age 29, world-traveler, married, he was also the youth pastor at my previous church for 9 months or so.
Baker-International Compassion Experience (ICE) team leader. Age mid-30's, third time in Liberia, married.
Marty-AHEAD volunteer. Age 65. Missionary kid in Brazil, actively involved in mission most of her life. Many visits to Liberia, currently there to teach small Bible study leaders "The Discovery Method". Loves mangoes.
Jennifer-Age 27. RN, from the US, volunteering for a month at the Cynthia Nelson Clinic (right across from the guesthouse).
Oscar-President of AHEAD, former denizen of Corporate America. Liberian-born, graduate of University of Liberia, joint-citizenship of United States and Liberia.
Sunday-Cook at the guesthouse, employee of AHEAD. Mid-40's. I was told I could call her "Ooma", which is Liberian English for "Old Mother".
Chipi-Guesthouse Manager, small-business owner, business school student. Age 27. He and Sunday called me "Chris-O".
Emmanual-Oscar's driver and righthand man when he is in Liberia. Age 29. Chipi and Emmanual dubbed me a "Junior Brother".
K.J.-Financial Officer for AHEAD Liberia. Cousin of Oscar. Called me "Chris-O". Works at the Cynthia Nelson Clinic.
Edwin-Clinic Administrator. Mid 40's. Spent 20 years in the Liberian Army. A relevant detail is his size. About 6'2", 230 lbs.
These are most of the main characters, other minor characters will be introduced as they appear.
With the main characters introduced, more stories will be coming.
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