Saddened by the loss of my sponsored friend's wife
Posted: Monday, 12 March 2007 |
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Oh what sad news I got today! I had read that my sponsored friend in Liberia, Mr. Stephen Meh, had lost his wife. But I wasn't sure how accurate this information was so I contacted the sponsorship foundation and asked if they could find out for me.
They told me, "This may take a bit of time." I was not surprised - it's not as if Mr. Meh has email in his deplorable hut in Liberia! (If only I could build him a house!)
Today, after several weeks, I received the sad news:
"We are all sorry for the death of Mrs. Agnes and shared the grief with the old man. She died on September 5, 2006 and was buried one week later. We thank sponsor Michelle and have extended condolences to the old man on the behalf of Michelle ----------. Please thank her for us for her care and concern. God Blesses, Augustus."
Care and concern. Right. If I was rich enough to give true care and concern Mrs. Meh would have received prompt and proper medical care when her ailiments struck. And neither of them would be living in a shack in such deplorable condition I wouldn't house one single sheep in it!!
**Sigh** I hate poverty.
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