Christmas Shipment to Liberia!

Today Dad and I delivered five barrels to Mr. Garbla for shipment to Libria. The goods will arrive just about Christmas time.
Four of the barrels contained medical supplies, rice, nonfat dry milk and baby formula headed for the Red Cross in Liberia. The fifth barrel was filled with 50 pounds of rice, about 20 pounds of dried beans, about 36 pounds of nonfat dry milk, assorted crayons (about 40 boxes) and school supplies, games about 20 lbs. of oatmeal, toys, books and puzzles. The fifth barrel is headed for Children's Relief Ministry. The shipping container that was sent from Harrisonburg Baptist Church (Browntown partnered in that effort) arrived last Saturday. It had school desks and chairs in it for the Children's Relief Ministry orphan school along with other assorted school supplies. There was also some equipment for them to use in raising chickens (and eggs, of course) for the orphanage, I believe.
You can see from the pictures that the barrels were, indeed, delivered to Garbla's Garage in Hyattsville, MD. The son of Mr. Garbla (Dad and I call him "Mr. Garbla The Younger") was there to receive the barrels and assured us of their safe delivery - he will be there in Monrovia to receive them himself along with his father (the original Mr. Garbla who left last week for Liberia). Mr. G. The Younger is very excited as he is going home to Liberia in November and will be there until May. He is so pleased about the propsect of being there for the Presidential Inauguration on January 6. A great day for Liberia! Even during our short business transaction and brief conversation, the enthusiasm and anticipation about the prospect of peace and political stability came through loud and clear from him and his helper at the garage. They love their country.
Thanks to all who contributed to this shipment. Several family members got involved and non-family members answered the appeal very generously. We can all feel good about this family project - just imagine how those kids will be on Christmas with full bellies and a few toys and crayons!! A once a year treat for them!