Yesterday around 10:30am I was at the CHASL office when I heard cheers and shouts of celebration. I ran to the nearest window facing the road, and it was obvious what had happened. The results of the new president were official. Ernest Koroma of the opposition All People's Congress had won with 53% of votes. Everyone in the streets was celebrating by putting on the color red, the party's official color, and dancing in the roads. There were mobs of red running everywhere! People were shouting, whistling, honking their horns, and cheering. There were many vehicles parading down the road crammed with so many, that people were hanging out of the vehicle. Koroma's entrance into the presidency has been a peaceful one, and it is good to see the country beginning to remember that no matter what political party they voted for, they are all Sierra Leoneans. It is exciting to see the country uniting again. All people share one thing in common. They are desperate to see a change. The people need jobs, adequate health care, electricity, and education. Hopefully, this change in political structure will be another step toward the good of the country.
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What a blessing that everyone is coming together and this it has been peaceful. I am so happy about that. I hope that you are doing great! We miss you and as always are praying for you. That picture looks like there is no room to walk in the street at all! Wow! Crowded! Hope your doing well. love you
That is so cool! Looks like you're technologically advancing with pics on the site!! Woo-Hoo!! LOL!!! Yeah, well, thanks to the Chuck-O influence there are now 2 hermit crabs at my house! Celeste has kept saying that Chelsea and her played with them all at the beach so why couldn't she have one at home! They now both have one. One named Hermie and one named Lucy! All is going well around here I reckon! A little love drama with some kids, but nothing that can't be lived through! The weather has been nice here. Starting to feel a bit like fall! Soccer is going okay, we will play again this week and hopefully will show improvement. Money is still coming in for the Cabaret. That is cool! Well kiddo, keep up the good work! Holla soon!!
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