Our dear friends

A while back a sweet young man from Mali had moved in with our neighbors Gary and Jane Bryner his name was Omar. Our family had played soccer and had him over a couple of times. After a short time later he drowned in a swimming accident. Our family was devastated and wanted to do something. Gary and Jane wanted to help build a school in Mali to remember him. The children went door to door selling cookies and raised money to remember Omar. They went and presented it to the Bryners. Soon after that time Gary was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Gary had always been incredible giving man to everyone and we respected his great love for the people in need. He and Jane were the first ones that we asked for advise in taking our children to Africa. Gary encouraged us whole heartedly to have this experience with our family. He passed away before we left but we have thought of him often as we have been here.
We are grateful for his advise, for we have loved this time here in Africa.