Silent Cries and Hidden Tears: December 2007

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All the children in listed here live within the United States. The families of these children have extra challenges in providing care for a variety of reasons such as unemployment, loss of medical insurance, life changing illness, life challenge or disability, extensive medical bills, or adoption.

Caring for five special children, we understand these daily challenges.

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Take a look at the children below. Each child has unique needs. Each child's needs will be updated as they change!

Michael: Michael is a charming young man who was adopted from Kazakhstan and suffered malnutrition in his early life due to the limited resources of the orphanage who did their best to care for him. Michael has multiple disabilities including Ectodermal Dysplasia, Chromose 16 deletion, Dysphagia, Cerebral Palsy, Juvenile Osteoporosis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Auditory Processing Disorder, Short Stature, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Cognitive and Developmental Delays, Speech and Language Delays, Thrombocytopenia, Hemolytic Anemia, Evan's Syndrome, Systemic Lupus, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Kidney Disease, Seizures, Autism, Periventricular Leukomalacia, Hypoplasia of the Corpus Callosum, Heart Murmur, Asthma, GERD, Gastrointestinal Disorder, medication, and on-going follow up, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical equipment such as wheelchair, AFO braces, walker, cooling vest. Michael cannot play contact sports, so access to swimming for low impact exercise is ideal. A wheelchair accessible van would also help greatly.

Michael's Needs: Michael needs a phase cooling hat to help him keep cooler during the summer months and warmer weather, and his house needs new concrete for handicap accessible entrance to his home. Michael would also like a saltwater pool so he can swim at home in the evening when he won't be affected by the sun or heat or chlorine which can all cause him seizures. A new helmet for seizures. This will allow Michael to go outside more often. Michael would like a laptop and software to help him with his schoolwork, particularly Rosetta Stone Latin for High School, Teaching Textbooks Math, and All the Apologia Science on CD.

Michael's Dreams: Michael dreams of owning a guitar and becoming a medical doctor to help other kids like himself.

Gabriela: Gabriela is a sensitive young lady who was adopted from the Ukraine, given up for adoption again by her first family and then adopted by her forever family. Gabriela has Bipolar Disorder, Headaches, Frequent Episodes of Blindness, Muscle Twitches, Difficulty with Numbness, Tingling and Walking, Heartburn, Swallowing, Breathing, and also has ADHD, medication, on-going follow up. Gabriela is currently being evaluated for Multiple Sclerosis.

Gabriela's Needs: Gabriela needs regular donations to help pay for her physician follow up which insurance does not pay for. Gabriela also needs AFO braces to help her walk better.

Gabriela's Dreams: Gabriela dreams of rescuing animals and become a Veterinarian. Gabriela would really like some new art supplies and a new DS with all the pet games.

Joseph: Joseph was adopted from Estonia by his first family who was unable to care for him due to extenuating circumstances and then adopted by his forever family. Joseph is a charming young man who loves attention and has Severe Global Delays, FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome), Pulmonary Hypertension, Transposition of the Major Vessels Repaired, several open heart surgeries to repair his declining heart over the next few years and a possible pacemaker, Cognitive Delays, Speech and Language Delays, Developmental Delays, Learning Disability, Microcephaly, Craniostenosis, Short Stature, Growth Hormone Deficiency, GERD, medication, and on-going follow up.

Joseph's Needs: Joseph is slow to grow and wears out his clothes and needs new shoes. An ipad that can help him develop more fully academically.

Joseph's Dreams: Joseph loves cars and dreams of working with the police when he grows up.

Joshua: Joshua also was adopted from Estonia and given up by his first family and later adopted by his forever family. Joshua is a quiet young man with Probable Fetal Alcohol Effects, Rough Beginnings, and Development and Learning Delays.

Joshua's Dreams: Joshua dreams of building rockets, piloting a plane and becoming an engineer.

Shawna: Shawna is a lovely girl adopted in the US who is healthy but lives with several siblings with special needs.

Shawna's Needs: Shawna needs new clothes, and shoes.

Shawna's Dreams: Shawna dreams of having her own horse to name Flicka, a pool to swim in, having new princess shoes and a princess dress, and lots of fruit trees to eat from in her backyard.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS, LOVE AND GENEROSITY!

Gifting

Towards a child in need, towards an adoption, and a child's dream of having a family. Money raised will help pay expenses such medical care and clothes. Please support our mission to help children around the world.

Thousands of children are dying daily from starvation and lack what we take for granted (the basics such as electricity, running water, heat, and education). Hundreds of thousands of children live in orphanages. Children are institutionalized because of special needs. Adoption is our mission field.

For many children, the simple desire is to be wanted and have a family of their own and to be loved.

Please consider a gift of $5.00, $10.00, or $20.00 and change the course of a child's life forever. Using the Donation button near the bottom of the blog posts is easy.

Small amounts are very welcome. Please consider even just $1.00. - which will go a long way to help a child.

Favorite Quotes

"We Are Called To Be Adopted: He predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will." Ephesians 1:5
"Adoption has a way of emptying our pockets."
"My goal and prayer in life is to be half as loving as Mother Theresa." Jennifer Richardson
"Adoption is one of the best ways to lose that man-pleasing desire we carry that want(s) others to approve of us and what we do." Jenny
"Sometimes I think it is not God saying no to us, but us giving up too soon when the fight got tough." Jennifer Richardson
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18
Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:4-6 (NIV)
God give us all the spirit of wisdom and revelation. Ephesians 1:14
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it hastens toward the goal, and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; for it will certainly come, it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3
"We can make a difference - one child at a time." Jennifer Richardson

Prayers & Praises

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Safety and health for our little ones in Africa. - Ongoing
For The Lord's leading and ears to hear. - Ongoing
For The Letting Go God Asks of Us, - Ongoing.
Money and financial provision for the adoption. - Ongoing
For the homeless and hungry people of Africa. - Ongoing.
For those dying of starvation and malnutrition in Africa each moment. - Ongoing.
For the Lord to bless abundantly John and Laurie in their ministry. - Ongoing
For Mary to experience God's presence in every day, - Ongoing.
For all marriages and relationships everywhere, that God would be the center of the relationship, - Ongoing.
For everyone who suffers from Diabetes and Chronic conditions of any kind, that God would heal their bodies and bring them comfort, - Ongoing.
For everyone who suffers from any mental illness or psychiatric condition, depression, Bipolar Disorder, and ADHD, that the Lord would calm their minds and their souls and bring order, - Ongoing.
For the Chan's and the health of their children born and unborn, - Ongoing.
For the Szolomayer Family that the Lord may give them joy and for all their personal intentions - Ongoing.
For all families everywhere for peace and blessings during the Christmas season, that we may all grow closer to God's heart, - Ongoing.
For our family and God's protection, - Ongoing.
For our relatives to receive God's heart and truth, - Ongoing.
For the Lee Family that the Lord may give them joy and for all their personal intentions - Ongoing.
For all of our children for health, growth and peace, - Ongoing.
For Face to Face Ministries and God's leading and blessing, - Ongoing.

PRAISE REPORTS:

For Face to Face Ministries and all the staff who seek the Lord 12-2007
For our friends R and T who hope to finalize the adoption of this beautiful little boy. 12-2007
For my sister who traveled safely during the holidays.
For Scott who received healing from a cold. 11-2007
For Jennifer who received healing from her asthma 11-2007
For our Saturn which got a new tire 11-2007
For Shawna who received healing from her first cold at 20 months 11-02-07.
For Michael who got his cast off 11-13-07
Everyone got over their winter colds 11-14-07

SCRIPTURES ON ADOPTION

Psalm 106:35 (Whole Chapter) but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs.

Romans 8:23 (Whole Chapter) Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

Romans 9:4 (Whole Chapter) the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises.
Ephesians 1:5 (Whole Chapter) he [ Or sight in love. 5 He] predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—

SCRIPTURES ON GOD'S PROVISION

Romans 11:22 (Whole Chapter) Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness.

Genesis 42:25 (Whole Chapter) Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to put each man's silver back in his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. After this was done for them

Genesis 45:21 (Whole Chapter) So the sons of Israel did this. Joseph gave them carts, as Pharaoh had commanded, and he also gave them provisions for their journey.

Genesis 45:23 (Whole Chapter) And this is what he sent to his father: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and other provisions for his journey.

Joshua 9:11 (Whole Chapter) And our elders and all those living in our country said to us, 'Take provisions for your journey; go and meet them and say to them, "We are your servants; make a treaty with us." '

Psalm 132:15 (Whole Chapter) I will bless her with abundant provisions; her poor will I satisfy with food.

Psalm 144:13 (Whole Chapter) Our barns will be filled with every kind of provision. Our sheep will increase by thousands, by tens of thousands in our fields

Proverbs 6:8 (Whole Chapter) yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.

Psalm 111:5 (Whole Chapter) He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

Proverbs 31:15 (Whole Chapter) She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.

Luke 12:33 (Whole Chapter) Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

Acts 11:29 (Whole Chapter) The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea.

Acts 14:17 (Whole Chapter) Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy."

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

New Yahoo Groups Started - "Every Child Matters" and "Connected Families - Africa"

God is calling, inspiring, and leading, and as a result we have started two new yahoo groups. I am pleased to already see the groups growing. I pray these groups become a positive resource to many many families.

1.
Every Child Matters

This group is for parents, families, friends, and loved ones with special needs children of all different diagnosis whether by adoption or biologically. Here you can find support, form friendships, educate yourself, bond with other parents and families with similar struggles and issues, gain a shoulder to lean on, help through the day to day struggles, and remember the value of the gift God has given you in your child(ren).

You are welcome to join us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/everychildmatters

2.
Connected Families – Africa

In order to reflect the true mission and purpose of the group, we have changed the name to Connected Families – Africa. Our purpose is to bring families together through Adoption and through Africa to stay connected. We were previously known as UNofficialAOHgroup.

You are welcome to join us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/connectedfamilies-africa

Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com
Mama to 3 beautiful children, Michael 11 (adopted Kaz 07-02), Gabriela 9 (born Ukraine, placed 08-04, final 08-05 USA), and Shawna 22 months (US born, priv adopt 02-06)
Founder and Moderator of "Every Child Matters" and "Connected Families - Africa".

MERRY CHRISTMAS !

"Children are a Gift from God" Psalm 127: 3 TLB

Michael is now 11 and 1/2 and maturing so fast. Gabriela is now 9 and becoming a lovely young lady. Shawna is 22 months and almost saying sentences. Each and everyone so very precious to us. Then of course we have our dogs: Apricot our poodle and Chip our Rat Terrier.

Merry Christmas to You ! Remember Christ in Christmas, for He alone is the reason we celebrate Christmas !

Praise you Lord for all you have done for me and my family ! Amen.

In Christ,
Forever Grateful,
Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Discerning A Change

There have been so many changes in Liberia, in Acres of Hope, and now 4 months running we are still waiting for a referral. God called us to help waiting children, not to be waiting parents. We have been discerning about whether we need to change.

God wants to use us to help children. Our beautiful and supportive friends have prayed for us, and through them God has shown us that God has so many children to help and so much to do. If God can't use us in one area because of obstacles are beyond our control, then he will use us in another. Why should some children go on waiting? There is much to do, and so we are praying about the path where God is leading us next.

We also recently started a Group on Yahoo for adoptive parents, and are excited about that. We will post more as it gets rolling.

We will certainly post more as we go through this whole process. We appreciate all of your love and prayers.

Jennifer Richardson
http://www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com/

Prayer

Many changes have been going on within our year, with AOH, with Liberia. Please join us in God's direction for our family.

Jennifer

Liberia has the HIGHEST death rate OF BABIES in the ENTIRE world ! I will keep praying for every child there most especially.

Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Christmas is Coming

Only 2 shopping days left until our family Christmas party.
Only 5 shopping days left until Christmas.

I am fortunate and blessed to have some time off coming up quite unexpectedly approved.
Beginning at 1:00 pm when I get off work on Friday and continuing on vacation all the way through New Year's Day. I don't go back to work until the 2nd. Whew-hew !! Yes, I am counting down.

What I am most looking forward to? Staying home and saving money on gas. Yes, really !
Time to paint, time to sew, time to try and fix my sewing machine, time with kids, time to work on fundraising efforts, time to pray, have a few me moments, and time to just be. Ahhhhh !

Scott's parents sent us a beautiful Christmas card. Helen and Burl sent Christmas blessings too. We have the joy of seeing my parents since we live so close. Everyone is looking forward to see my sister Mary who is flying in to celebrate the holidays with us. What a truly great gift.

From a story I read today, remember to put the big rocks in your day first or you will never fit them in. The big rocks being family, dreams, etc.

Love to you all,

Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com

PS: I have original paintings for sale, various themes, various sizes. If anyone is interested, please email me or call. I also have copies of my own original music for sale, again let me know if you are interested. Donations accepted.

Adoption Update

We are excited to know that children are being prepared for the referral process, and hope referrals will start occuring soon. Please keep praying for us in this very long and difficult wait and for all of our fundraising efforts.

Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Our Mission is to promote adoption and care for the orphans.

Adoption Prayers

Tonight we will be praying for the orphans in Africa and offering up all sufferings for them. Please join us in praying for God to intervene on their behalf. God loves His children each and every one. Draw close to God's heart, and pray for change - God's transformation.

We are also praying for:

Our Family
Acres of Hope Liberia
All Their Staff
All The Volunteers
All The Children
The US Embassy and Staff
All The Parents in All the Stages of Adoption

Jennifer Richardson
http://www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com/

My life is not yet over, therefore I am not done yet. As long as there are orphans, there is more to do.

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Do All I Command You Says The Lord

"See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it." Deuteronomy 12: 32

We are called into obedience only to God Our Father.

Liberia, Africa - Adoption - Children - Orphans - Special Needs - Growth

Our Lord has something very special planned for us (someone special).

Jennifer Lynn Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com

Friday, December 7, 2007

Poem: Silent Cries and Hidden Tears
Tonight a child criesBut no tears comeThey cryOf a heartfelt painIn deep longingAnd of physical painPain fromLack of foodLack of loveLack of shelterLack of medicineLack of educationThese are theSilent CriesCries of a child whoNeeds food to nourish themNeeds a home to shelter and cherish themNeeds to feel loved unconditionallyNeeds opportunities to grow, heal and learnBut most of allNeeds parents to belong toAnd a mom and dad to love them.These are the Hidden TearsTears of a child whoWants to belong and to be wanted by someone.These are the Silent Cries and Hidden TearsOf a Child waitingWaiting for you to make a difference.Everytime you donate, you save a life and make a difference forever.Written by Jennifer RichardsonPlease consider making a donation of any amount to help bring these children home.Please visit us again.The Richardson Family - Jennifer, Scott, Michael, Gabriela, and Shawna www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com

Our Adoption From Liberia

Adoption has a way of emptying ones pockets and filling the quiver. We are working hard at storing our treasures in heaven while God uses us to fill our quiver with children. Children are a blessing. Saying there are too many children is like saying there are too many flowers. We only answer to the Lord. We are called only to obey Jesus Our King. God has the adoption in the palm of his hand, and the little ones He is protecting for us.

We live in a land of opportunity. Thank you Lord for the troops that protect those freedoms - freedom of press, freedom of speech, freedom of religion etc. Thank you Lord for all your goodness and showing us your heart each day the sun rises and sets.

Dear Lord, for all those wounded - heal them, for all those hungry - feed them, for all those homeless - shelter them, and for all those orphaned - give them a family who loves them. Amen.

Jennifer Lynn Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com

Thursday, December 6, 2007

I Won A Scarf !

I found out today that I won a beautiful hand knitted scarf in a drawing that supports adoption. Thank you God for blessing us through our difficulties. Lord, heal all those in our lives who are sick, hurt, or wounded in any way. Lord, thank you for your gifts.

We are considering tupperware as another fundraiser for the adoption. Please keep us in your prayers. We certainly need them.

Amen.

Jennifer Lynn Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Praise You Lord

Praise you Lord for all the families we know who have adopted children, given them families they so much deserve. Praise you Lord for giving us opportunities to grow each day. Thank you Lord for giving us so many ways and so many lovely people through which we see through your eyes. Praise you Lord for Africa and for Liberia. Praise you Lord for the breathe you give us each day. Praise you Lord for the opportunity to follow you. Help us to glorify only YOUR name.

Jennifer Lynn Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Prayer For Our Little Ones and Their Adoption

Dear Lord,
Please keep our children here and in Liberia safe, healthy, and warm. Comfort them, bring them peace and love. Let them know how very important they each are. Help each of them in their daily journeys and most especially at this moment. Help them to learn about you Jesus and to walk closer to your heart every day. Help us with our adoption, so we may wrap our arms lovingly around each of them. We ask all of you angels and saints to please join us in prayer and intercede on our behalf.
Amen.

Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.blogspot.com

Facts on Africa

Africa is the second largest continent in the world made up of 53 independent countries. There is a great diversity in cultures and people. Africa is almost entirely surrounded by water and the land ranges from deserts to rain forests and mountains to grassland. National Geographic has a wonderful amount of information on their webpage about Africa. At the same time, at least 15 countries in Africa are the least developed in the world struggling with famine, disease, HIV and AIDs in some countries, extreme poverty, and lack of education. Maryknoll states that "70% of its population survives on less than $2 a day." I certainly could not live off of that.

BASIC FACTS
Continental Area - 11,700,000 square miles
Estimated Population - 690 million people
Largest City - Cairo, Egypt, 9.2 million people
Largest Country - Sudan, 968,000 square miles
Longest River - Nile, 4,160 miles
Largest Lake - Victoria, 26,828 square miles
Tallest Mountain - Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, 19,340 feet

MALARIA
According to the CDC, "In areas of Africa ..., an estimated 990,000 people died of malaria in 1995 – over 2700 deaths per day, or 2 deaths per minute."

AIDS EPIDEMIC
According to standwithafrica.org, "Africa is home to nearly 70% of adults and 80% of children living with HIV in the world, and has buried three-quarters of the more than 20 million worldwide who have died of AIDS since the epidemic began."

CHILD MARRIAGES - often driven by poverty:
According to the CDC, "In 2002, ≈52 million girls less than 18 years of age were married. With ≈25,000 girls less than 18 years being married each day, an estimated 100 million will be married by 2012... Child marriages occur 42% for Africa..."

THE MOST VULNERABLE
According to stand with africa, "In eastern Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia continue to suffer from prolonged periods of drought. The pastoral regions of these countries are the most vulnerable, and almost 2 million people in the Horn of Africa received emergency rations from World Food Program in 2001."

THE WORST DROUGHT
According to save the children, "Save the Children and other humanitarian organizations are calling the worst drought Africa has seen since 1984."

SUFFERING AFRICA
According to CNN, "Ethiopia ...Drought, AIDS and preventable disease have put millions of Africans at risk of starvation. People in southern Africa and the Horn of Africa stand to suffer most, officials say. "

RISK OF STARVATION
According to the UN, "World Food Program (WFP) said in December that more than 38 million people across Africa are at risk of starvation."

FOOD SHORTAGES
According to CNN, "Hardest hit are the Horn of Africa, where about 17.9 million people face severe food shortages, and southern Africa, where 16.41 million are at risk"

FOOD CRISIS
According to the UN, "In Ethiopia, ...expects to provide food aid to 11.3 million people in 2003, but that number could rise to 14.3 million people by year's end. "

A CONTINENT OF HUNGRY PEOPLE
According to Fr. Richard Roy, director of the Missionaries of Africa's Washington, DC, office, www.missionariesofafrica.org, "An entire continent of people are in dire need of food, clean water and affordable medicine. "

MASS STARVATION
James Morris, the Executive Director of the UN World Food Program used the words "mass starvation in Africa" and the UN referred to "Africa's critical situation".

CHILDREN STARVING TO DEATH
According to the BBC, "Children are dying daily in the few feeding centres there are, where their place in the queue could make the difference between life and death. " The BBC also said "Children are dying of starvation in feeding centres in Niger, where 3.6m people face severe food shortages"

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WE CAN DO SOMETHING. DONATE AND HELP US HELP THREE CHILDREN WHO NEED US.

Liberian Statistics

Liberia: means “land of the free”
Founded By: free African Americans and freed slaves from the USA in 1820
Civil War: 1989 to 2003, a total of 14 years
Below Poverty: more than 80%
Life Expectancy in the Total Population: only 39.65 years
Literacy in the Total Population: only 57.5%, and in the female population only 41.6%
Labor Population: is 70% agriculture
Unemployment: 85%
Population: > 3 million
Population Growth: 4.91%
Ethnics Groups Indigenous African tribes: 95% including Kpelle, Bassa, Gio, Kru, Grebo, Mano, Krahn, Gola, Gbandi, Loma, Kissi, Vai, Dei, Bella, Mandingo, and Mende
Ethnic Groups Americo-Liberians: 2.5% (descendants of immigrants from the US who had been slaves
Ethnic Groups Congo People: 2.5% (descendants of immigrants from the Caribbean who had been slaves)
Religious Beliefs: indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%, Muslim 20%
Fertility Rate: 6.02 children per woman
Location: Western Africa, bordres the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d’lvoire and Sierra Leone
Total Square Miles Area: 111,370
Climate: tropical, hot, humid, dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights; wet cloudy summers with frequent heavy showers.
Terrain: Mostly flat to rolling coastal plains rising to rolling plateau and low mountains in northeast
President: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Flag: Red and White striped with one white star on a blue background in the upper left corner (similar in style to the US flag)
Capital: Monrovia
United Nations: Member of
Currency: Primarily the Liberian Dollar (LD), also accepts US dollars
Major Languages: English, Ethnic group languages

Sources: Courtesy of the CIA World Factbook 2006 and the US Department of State Country Background Notes of 05-2007, and globaledge.msu.edu

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