Anabel in the Village Update 12/1/25

Anabel in the Village

Anabel is the abandoned child we have been caring for since she was brought to our

friend John in Ghana when she was three years old. Thanks to generous donations

from caring people John has been able to provide not only for her food and lodging

but she has also been receiving an education at a private school so that she will

have a solid foundation for life when she is older.

Just recently Anabel's relatives came to the school and took her to live with them

in a village some distance away. It is good that she is with her mother's family

but of course, this leaves the question of her education.

John has been in communication with the family, and it seems that Anabel is working

in the fields on a farm. This at six years of age. Of course this is not a bad

thing and nothing to be ashamed of, but the idea that Anabel's future will be that

of an ignorant worker in the fields of Ghana is not pleasant. It would be good to

think that Anabel can have a better future than that.

Anabel's family has agreed to allow her to return to the school if all of the

necessary fees are paid by P9. We are trying to make the arrangements so that this

can be done as soon as possible.

When Anabel was first taken to her family's village, we suspended taking donations

at her GoFundMe page until we knew more about the situation. We were determined to

be truthful always and never give even the hint that we were engaged in any sort of

deceit. We have now reopened her page so that anyone who wishes to contribute to

her care and education can do so by that means.

We realize that this has been chaotic mess but always we are trying to do what is

best for a little girl in a very tough part of the world. Our funds are limited,

especially this time of the year, and we have other children in need too, but if we

can arrange the financing we will get Anabel back in school where she belongs.