that makes Christmas so amazing. Here are some pictures from our Christmas Celebration in Stroiesti. Thank you to everyone who sent stickers, stamps, and craft projects for the kids. They had a great time!
In Romania, it is customary not to open a gift in front of the person who gave it to you. The reason, [...]
Archive for December, 2008
It’s the smile of a child…
Posted in Uncategorized on December 29, 2008 | 4 Comments »
More Christmas…
Posted in Uncategorized on December 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
After the last posting, I felt inspired to take my camera out into the city. I want to show you the entire city, but here are some highlights instead. I took Mihaela’s littlest brother to the park and then to the city center were we took some pictures of the Christmas lights. Enjoy!
Christmas
Posted in Uncategorized on December 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Christmas is so different here, but at the same time its very similar to Christmas in the States. People are friendlier and more generous. For the past week or so, the Gypsy street children have been getting on the trams and singing carols then collecting money. They usually have a stick with them wrapped with garlandwith [...]
Prayer Requests!!
Posted in Uncategorized on December 18, 2008 | 3 Comments »
When I go to the village I see so much need. The greatest need the people have is for the Salvation that only God can offer through His Son, Jesus Christ. This should always be our first prayer for the people in Stroiesti, all over Romania and around the world. Below is a list of [...]
Getting ready for Christmas in Stroiesti!
Posted in Uncategorized on December 15, 2008 | 5 Comments »
This weekend was such a blessing to me. I got to see so many of the children in Stroiesti. On Saturday, we went on some home visit. We brought new baby clothes to Baby Maria (4 months) and Baby Denisa (5 month, just got out of hospital with pneumonia). Of course, I went to see [...]
To Suceava/Stroiesti
Posted in Uncategorized on December 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Tomorrow, I’m off to Suceava on the much loved 10 hour train. Its a great excuse to spend hours reading a book , after I complete my homework and learn my words, of course . The plan, subject to change, is to go to the village on Saturday. I have 2 packs of baby [...]
Two Holidays in One Week
Posted in Uncategorized on December 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Last Monday was Ziua Nationala or National Day here in Romania. Romanians celebrate the day in 1918 ,when the country was united as one. Here is a link for those of you who want more information: http://www.roconsulboston.com/Pages/InfoPages/History/December1.html . During Communist times, National Day was celebrated on Aug 23, remembering the day Romania was liberated from the Nazis. [...]
