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??
Never ready to ‘release’ summer, I am so thankful to God for giving us bonus ‘summer’ days! I am never quite ready for the Fall season as beautiful as it is simply because of what follows . . . We have LOVED being with our ‘kids’ at Barza Mica! This past week, we had their…
– I feel so blessed to be our Jesus’ eyes and heart, hands and feet in this, the ‘other’ land that I love. However, Romania seems to have been hurtled into very troubling times. The government is gaining more control in every aspect of life, and it’s affecting Love From Above – everything from being…
– What joy to have arrived ‘safe and sound’ in July (however rigorous the trip was) back into the ‘other’ land that I love once again. I never take God for granted – so I am rejoicing that He lets me serve Him here in the Transylvanian Alps one more time. – Because of a…
– I will leave for the ‘other’ land that I love on July 10. I can hardly wait to get back to our ‘littles’ and our ‘kids’! I expect some changes as I return. Little Iulian (from Albina) has been moved back ‘home’ to people who never wanted him in the first place, don’t want…
I miss my work and our ‘kids’ and babies in Romania more than you will ever know, but it has been good to be back in MA to get some rest, oversee the ministry on ‘this end’, re-connect with friends, enjoy my church and, most especially, spend a glorious long weekend in N. Myrtle Beach,…
– By the time this is read, I will, Lord willing, be back in Massachusetts. It is always difficult for me to leave my beloved Romania – the ‘other land that I love’ – and especially ‘my’ ‘littles’ and ‘kids’! – Because there will be no more babies at Albina, at least for some time,…
First of all, the team of four pastors including Ovi who went deep into Ukraine – within 8km of the border of Russia to deliver food, water, goods, generators, rolls of plastic to cover bombed out windows and so much more, were protected by our Almighty Jehovah-Nissi and returned home to Romania safely. THANK You…
– It was a roller coaster ride during the month of February back in Romania. Snow, snow and more snow greeted me with sub-freezing temperatures and sometimes, sub-zero weather. – During the week of February 12, we had four earthquakes with the strongest one being 4.7. Also, we live under the threat of the Russian…
– I am so happy to report that Corina has been able to visit our precious ‘babies’ at Albina once a week, at least, since I had to leave Romania. Also, she has delivered the funds (transferred to Ovi’s account for her) to take to Barza Mica for meds. I praise God for her help!!…
