tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post8680648825208270046..comments2024-03-20T08:08:22.122+02:00Comments on memorable meanders: Local School and Hospital in Lero, Guinea, West AfricaJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-57041830265808244502009-08-13T12:26:02.096+02:002009-08-13T12:26:02.096+02:00It is interesting to read about your world. It is ...It is interesting to read about your world. It is very different to ours.I worked in P/NG for some years and I can see some similarities. I'm glad the company can overhaul the school and hospital,That is great to hear. I'm sure the children were pleased to have the extra paper you helped provide.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-38224671337975374882009-08-13T06:03:25.599+02:002009-08-13T06:03:25.599+02:00What a beautiful woman and baby, like a film star,...What a beautiful woman and baby, like a film star, so clean and well dressed for her doctor's visit.<br />If only we could cure the ills of this wold... surely every little does help.<br /><br />Yet for those who see this first hand it is no easier to assimilate the difference with their own noral lives.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-32559868639019513312009-08-12T04:40:50.969+02:002009-08-12T04:40:50.969+02:00The children there are just as cute as kids anywhe...The children there are just as cute as kids anywhere. So sad that their school is so inadequate, and the infirmary is poorly supplied.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-53710344400435630302009-08-11T20:42:59.034+02:002009-08-11T20:42:59.034+02:00A wonderful post & photo's, Jo - thanks so...A wonderful post & photo's, Jo - thanks so much for sharing these with us. Most of our schools/hospitals here are the same - it is the story of Africa and so sad, especially when it comes to the children. Thanks for making us aware of counting our blessings every day !<br />xxDiary From Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191543533838372003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-20242567267306513382009-08-11T17:27:17.332+02:002009-08-11T17:27:17.332+02:00Very nice post! Those of us in the western world n...Very nice post! Those of us in the western world need to be reminded of our great fortune sometimes. I love the photos... especially the one with the absolutely beautiful mother holding the baby while the doctor is examining. What a pretty woman!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984115229811752666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-45016406624936608032009-08-11T16:38:17.428+02:002009-08-11T16:38:17.428+02:00Oh Jo, what a lot of things are still to be done. ...Oh Jo, what a lot of things are still to be done. And what a compassionate woman you are. Africa needs more people like you and above all governments that care about their citizens. Thanks for this interesting post.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-26027611331989564682009-08-11T15:30:23.106+02:002009-08-11T15:30:23.106+02:00Hello Jo,
That was very interesting ! I always enj...Hello Jo,<br />That was very interesting ! I always enjoy hearing about other person's life experiences.<br />I do believe that you did make a difference for the children in that bare classroom. That was a marvellous initiative that you had .<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your story and see you soon.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717159905482468936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-22965136523727043392009-08-11T14:37:40.488+02:002009-08-11T14:37:40.488+02:00Jo: That was a neat look at part of your world.Jo: That was a neat look at part of your world.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-11419105448592272982009-08-11T08:49:47.589+02:002009-08-11T08:49:47.589+02:00The ocean is just a bunch of small drops. That´s a...The ocean is just a bunch of small drops. That´s all you can do. Moving and real story.chrome3dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576475963450286806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-43979903636903883882009-08-11T06:24:39.699+02:002009-08-11T06:24:39.699+02:00Very touching, Jo! You are doing a great job. Mere...Very touching, Jo! You are doing a great job. Mere words aren't they?<br /><br />When I come across such matter, I feel ashamed how I crib about small things in life. I sincerely appreciate your contribution t the betterment of this society. God Bless You!Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-28832731121423114162009-08-11T06:16:58.845+02:002009-08-11T06:16:58.845+02:00I, like the others, was so moved by your story and...I, like the others, was so moved by your story and hurt for these wonderful people. I can only wish there were more like you who do make an effort to make a difference. I have worked with people like this here in the states and while many of their situations were bad, they were/are nothing compared to what is/has been happening in Africa. I do know how much it means and how important it is that we continue.<br /><br />Thank you for all you do!<br />SylviaSylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-86065655099101058512009-08-11T06:03:04.850+02:002009-08-11T06:03:04.850+02:00That's wonderful, the work you have done to he...That's wonderful, the work you have done to help the people in Guinea. As Gaelyn said, you have a big heart! It is touching to see the excitement the kids have about going to school and learning.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587300140099806425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-35242353073937990722009-08-11T05:46:26.310+02:002009-08-11T05:46:26.310+02:00Jo, I was really moved by your story. You have a v...Jo, I was really moved by your story. You have a very big heart. Glad the school and hospital finally got some help. The ladies bright colored dresses are gorgeous. Great post.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-73609593974029832652009-08-11T05:21:34.415+02:002009-08-11T05:21:34.415+02:00Oh Jo---I 'hurt' for those people. We sit...Oh Jo---I 'hurt' for those people. We sit over here in our air conditioned homes enjoying life. We have NO idea how others live in other parts of the world. <br /><br />I worked for the Methodist Church for 25 yrs. and we 'tried' to send money and supplies to needy countries. We also sent mission teams to help. But--as you said, it's like a drop of sand on the beach. <br /><br />I'm so proud of you for doing what you could to help. Thanks for sharing. I love seeing the bright-eyed children who want to learn. Kids here don't appreciate school---and many don't want to learn. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.com