Update – April, 2025
Quite often I am surprised by JOY. But when I was surprised by a big snowstorm mid-March after having enjoyed two or three weeks of deliciously warm weather and sun, I absolutely felt no ‘joy’. I know some of you love snow and the cold weather, but having to walk a couple of blocks to get to my car, and then in the freezing temps get it dug out . . . Nope – not for me! Not even a hint of ‘joy’! 😊
As usual, we have been having a great time with our ‘kids’ at Barza Mica. I will forever rejoice at the Lord’s calling me to minister to these precious ones – to serve them. They love the Bible stories, all the games we play, and crafts we do – and of course all the goodies we have. It has been my delight to make all kinds of goodies for them including a strawberry cake with all the fixings, Reese’s chocolate, peanut-butter squares, cereal (w/milk on it), their fave, chip ‘n dip, and more!
And, hopefully, soon we will be able to spend time with them, and our ‘littles’ – legally! A lot of work – and foot work this month to the proper government buildings to see if I can get paperwork to visit the orphanages. (Doing all of that in ‘tons’ of snow and icy-going underfoot!) The appointment with the government director went well. Now, I’m just waiting for a call to go pick up the permission papers.
Of course we have kept our precious orphans in food, meds, clothing and more. Besides all our regular expenses, Love From Above even got to provide Ovi with the funds to get a broken tooth fixed. Thank you for your faithfulness in giving to this ministry so that we can be servants to others in their needs.
Canaan (church) is going well. Some people whom I love had their 8th (!) baby dedicated in March – sweet little Petru. Ovi is busy starting new youth groups in other villages and training leaders to teach and lead them.
THANK you for your love, care, and concern for the ‘least of these’ precious ones Love From Above ministers to – a world away from you!
