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Monday, July 14, 2008

These kids are incredible...

Wow... what a long day! I am sitting in the middle of a field in Romania - in between shower storms - to tell you that our God has granted us a special privilege to be here. Thanks for sharing in this journey with us!

We made the long drive out here without any real problems. Only a couple of the children got sick on the bus. The weather cooperated and we had a great first day at camp.

Our small groups met together and we spent the afternoon just trying to learn names and find new ways to communicate. Love really does cross all barriers!

Walter did a great job tonight by challenging the students from the Bible. The kids were very attentive to everything that happened tonight.

We wake up in the morning and start our first full day of camp. Pleae pray for our strength and attitudes.

I gotta go... it is lightning and starting to rain. Thanks again for the prayers.

12 comments:

ShaneFinch said...

Glad for the update and to hear how God is working there. You all are doing life changing work and these kids will never be the same.

You keep up the great work and we'll keep up the prayers.

Love to Mommy and Ilanna from Maddi and Dad!!

John and Becky said...

Hello to the Romania Team! It's great to hear that you made it to the camp safely. It is so uplifting to read each day what God is doing in your lives and the lives of the people in Romania. We continue to pray for you daily. Looking forward to hearing about your camp experiences!

Caleb, we love you and miss you. Be safe and we'll see you soon. Love, Momma and Daddy :-)

Gately's said...

I am also computer challanged, with blogs anyway! I don't know if this will post but please know that we are praying for you all everyday, all day! Especially for my sissy Thersa and my niece Angela :) Our community group met last night and everyone enjoyed hearing about your trip. Have a wounderful week being Christ!

Leigh Gately
Nashville

Greg said...

Hey, God is good. I am thinking of Kevin sitting in the field just before the rain and I am reminded that God created it all. He said "let there be" and there was. I know He is there with you. I pray that each of you allow Him to give you His strength and His wisdom as you serve those beautiful children. Hi Susan and Amy, I love you. Annie Grace, I love you too... Greg

DuaneBarb said...

Hi Alyssa & Romanian Team !!

Nana and Papaw say "Hi girlie girl!! We miss you, are praying for you, and love you.

Mom and Dad said "It was nice to see the blogs and we cannot wait hear all the stories."

To the team, we are praying for you on a daily basis.

Hugs & Kisses !!

Mom and Dad

DuaneBarb said...

Hi Alyssa & Romanian Team:

Nana & Papaw say "Hi girlie girl! We love you, are praying for you, and miss you.

To the rest of the Romanian team, we are praying for you daily.

Angie and Ski said" Hugs & Kisses for Alyssa.

Love, God Bless All of you

Duane, Barb, Angie, Ski

Unknown said...

Thanks for the updates... it is great to hear how God has paved the way for a great week. Leslie, Addison and I enjoy reading the blogs and keeping up with you guys- it also makes us jealous that we couldn't be there with you. Take care of Captain Ed and the Crazy Lady for us... make sure they don't slack off. Keep Capt. Ed away from the lightning... ask him how it affects the metal plate in his head... just like the microwave.

Jeff Lewis

Ed Johnson said...

We are so excited to get the updates. Zachary and Sara love and Miss their Mom and Dad.

GrandPop and Nana B send their love.

Papa J and Nany J love you guys.

Anonymous said...

I've been thinking about you guys and praying for you all day. I pray you have slept peacefully and are about to wake to an awesome day. Love you!

- Hannah

Shannon said...

Hey Everyone...Shannon here...I am continuing to pray for you all.

And I caught up with Teresa Clement online today and she wanted me to pass this message along:

I want them to know that there is a group in williamsburg praying for them and checking the blog everyday.

So see...you have many there with you in Romania...not just the ones on the plane!

God bless.

LorenzFamilyMissions said...

May each of you focus on the Lord Jesus and His love for these children and think nothing for yourselves. May you totally abandon self and see with His eyes and love with His heart. You will be a channel of blessings to the children and you will be abundantly blessed in return. This is our prayer for you today. Love you all. Miss you lots Sarah Jo and will see you in 11 days. The gang here at camp are all praying for each of you too.

The Flaskadians (Lorenz Family)

Anonymous said...

Annie-Grace, I love and miss you very much, but it makes me so happy to see you working for His kingdom! I can't wait to hear about all of the beautiful things that God does with your willingness to move for Him!

I am so excited for what God has in store for all of you, and all of those kids over this coming week!! Getting to read about all that you are doing is such an encouragement! And praying for you is a complete joy! :-)

-Brent