Greetings from Southern California,
I know it’s been a while since Easter and I wish I had more time to write what’s going on. I try to stay in contact with my guys in Romania as much as I can. I now can understand, being on this end, why communication is scarce while on the field.
Lots has happened since Easter. I am still staying with my mom and that is one reason which spurred me to write. In less than 2 weeks, she will be going in for her second reconstructive knee surgery. Her first knee was a success and now she is going in for her other knee. I don’t know the severity or delicacy of this type of surgery, but I can imagine she might be going through a little fear. Please remember her in your prayers. That God would guide the doctor’s hands and He would see her through this surgery.
Memorial Day weekend I was able to take a day off and visit Costel and Johanna and Johanna’s parents. I had such a good time visiting with them. I got a couple snaps of this beach.
One Saturday morning, I had a video chat with Alin and Catalina for 3 hours I saw Sara and Miriam and briefly talked to Sara. They were at someone’s birthday party from the fellowship and I was able to see some familiar faces of the people in Petrosani. It was really good to see them. My heart was filled with so much joy seeing these people and I can’t wait to go for a visit to see them in person.
Please also remember the church in Petrosani in your prayers. They have gone through a time of trials but God has started a healing and I know they could use your prayers. Also a number of the boys from the orphanage (some believers, some not) have had horrible things happen to them, while under people in ministry. Time does heal wounds, but some things leave life time effects, and unfortunately this is the case. Please ask God for healing for these boys/young men.
The Lord has been so gracious to me since being back. He has taken care of ALL my needs and I can’t thank Him enough.
I am working and still getting established. A little more used to So Cal again, but OFTEN thoughts of different parts of Romania fill my mind. Walking in Brasov, playing with Simba in Petrosani, talking with Cristi in Ploiesti. And of course my guys and their familes. George si Beka, Alin si Catalina, Ene and Elemer. I miss these things so much, but look forward to what He has in store for me. Luckily I can talk with Costel si Johanna on a daily basis.
Until next time…pa!
