Oh, my! Fall set in real quick here in Romania. I’ve had to turn on the heat! I’m not complaining, really – but we have had rain, rain, and more rain. All through October (and at least half of September), it’s rained for a week or more every day – and then, one day of sunshine – and then more than a week of rain (repeat, repeat . . . ) Here’s where the gratitude comes in, though. All this rain could have been snow! Yikes!!
Robert, Corina and I have made another trip to Ucea de Jos to see Amalia, Khersty, Mihaela – and two other girls. We had a wonderful visit with them. Each time, Amalia, Khersty, and Mihaela are beyond delighted to have us come for a visit. Lord willing, I will make one more trip there this month before returning to Massachusetts.
It’s been fun, too, to make all kinds of yummy snacks for our ‘kids’ – both at Barza Mica and Bradet. They absolutely loved lemon pudding with Hu-la-la (spray cream) on top -– and chocolate-filled croissants were a big hit!
Once again – as we have every Fall for the past many, many years, LFA has managed to buy all the legume (vegetables) for Barza Mica (and now, Bradet, also) – enough to last into Spring! The legume include potatoes, carrots and onions. I trust that all you ‘givers’ know how important you are to these precious ‘broken reeds’ created in the image of our Jesus!
Also, LFA bought ‘tons’ of meds for our ‘littles’ at Ana si Eva! I’ve loved ministering to these precious little ones again – especially to Valentin and Gabriela. They cannot move, are blind, but react when they hear my voice – with Valentin smiling from ear to ear! I adore them . . .
Our men, once again, are on another mission to Ukraine. They are still there even as I write this. They will again distribute ‘tons’ of food and other supplies (largely supported by LFA) and equally as important, spiritual ‘food’. PLEASE pray for our men. They are in grave danger in this war-torn, constantly bombed country. Pray, please for our Ukrainian Brothers and Sisters in Christ – and for those who don’t know Him, to surrender their lives to Him.
Mark 10.45 – “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,” How can we do any less??
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…
Bye, bye, February! It’s been a tough month with so many snowstorms here in Romania besides the brutal cold and icy-going under foot. However, the Lord has blessed Love From Above – HIS ministry – and those to whom He has ‘assigned’ us. LFA was able to visit our precious ‘kids’ at Barza Mica –…
The month of January absolutely flew by – so fast that it is difficult to even remember what all went on. I do know that our ‘littles’ have not been placed in the two little case that have been built for them. I took a tour of the houses over a year ago, and they…
I trust you have had a Blessed and Merry Christmas – that you were re-newed in the love of, and love for that Tiny Babe, Infant King, Savior – JESUS – Who came to save us from our sins! I returned to the States on December 2, and as always, was so very sad to…
November was a really challenging month! I SO wanted people to be able to read my November ‘Sharing’, but a couple of days into the month, Love From Above’s website shut down! The article concerned my views on the upcoming Presidential election, but barely anyone got to see it. If you had a couple of…
I am so pleased to let you know that we have been able to get back into the orphanages to see our ‘littles’ and our ‘kids’. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!! We are only able to see our ‘littles’ at Albina in Codlea once a week at this point, but it is so…
What a blessing it has been to be with our ‘kids’ – our precious orphans at Barza Mica. I love them like they are my own. They love our Bible stories – they love all the silly games we play – they love all the snacks I make (or just take) for them – and,…
– What a joy it has been to be able to see our ‘kids’ and ‘littles’ a few times! I say a few times because of having no car (after the horrific car crash on July 21 that totaled my car on the way to church). I have had to depend on the goodness of…
– My flights (Boston to Munich and Munich to Bucharesti) to RO on July 8 were, per usual – difficult. But I praise God for His bringing me back to my home here once again – to be His eyes and heart, hands and feet among ‘the least of these’ in Romania. – I know…
