Last week I was told more about what happened to Habakkuk.
When Habukkuk had malaria, he and Michael were taken to Monrovia so he could be treated. While they were gone, their grandpa died. Families are very important, so the boys went back to their community for the funeral. It was while they were there that Habukkuk got Cholera. I don't think there is any medical facility in their community, so by the time the pastor got there to try to take him to a clinic it was too late.
I also found out that Habukkuk was not the only person to contract Cholera. This community does not have a water well. I assume that means they get the water for all their water needs from an open water source. Our friend will be visiting Liberia at the end of the month. She is going to find out what it will take to put a well in this community. Our dream is to fund raise for the well in memory of Habukkuk.
Clean water seems so basic. It truly breaks my heart, and our family will want to participate in raising funds for that project. Let us know when you know more details about that. Meanwhile, we will continue to pray for your family, Habbakuk's family, and the people of Liberia. Much love friend.
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