Today the Hope 4 Kids gang took a much-needed break from the craziness of the week. Ever since we stepped on to the plane the trip has been hectic, hot, and draining without much of a breather. However, none of us really realized how truly tired we were until today because we have been having such a good time.
It rained all day and I think it might have been the first time in 5 days I wasn’t sweating. The rooms don’t have much air conditioning (if you can even call it that) and the weather in Romania is incredibly humid which, even though I am from the desert, is a heat I am not used to at all.
I have been staying up until about 2:00am to do this blog every night so being able to sleep in until 8:30 felt absolutely incredible. We all got fancy and out of our t-shirts-and-old-shorts uniforms for church, and had the privilege of listening to Tom speak. The church is one of the first free form churches since the fall of Communism, and almost the whole congregation was under 30. Even though I didn’t understand a word of worship I was so moved by the passion and heart the people put into their praise.
We followed church with a nice lunch by one of the old Soviet “resorts” and despite the rain walked along the flee markets (the guys have been baffled by the popular “short shorts” European men wear and were on a mission to buy some. Unfortunately they were successful.) I found a couple more gifts for Dorothea who I am looking forward to seeing again tomorrow.
Left: So happy to be in rain! Right: Double fisting some ice cream?
Roxy (one of our translators) and I were given these lilly pad..things. We weren't sure what to do with them.
We came back to the hotel with the intention to hang out as a family and every person ended up falling asleep for 3 hours (somehow Aaron managed to nod off in the crack between the “air conditioner” and couch. Ow?)
We went out for a family dinner and now I am finishing my blog before 11:00pm! Wohoo!
Doobie fell asleep after about 3 minutes of sitting down. Easiest babysitting job I've ever had!
Big news today! Congrats to the new Phoenix fire captain!
I would like to finish by talking about my other favorite boy here who needs a sponsor. He is absolutely beautiful with eyelashes any girl would die for. He is incredibly shy, but polite, gracious, and ALWAYS prays the loudest. He even sat still while I took creeper shots of his face all day. Winner.
<not fair.Tom asked us today at church how God is calling to us. I can honestly say that I have never been more sure of the path my life needs to follow, and that path leads directly to small children in need. I am SO in my element when I am with these kids. Maybe God isn’t calling you to missions or to travel across the world. Maybe you can help right where you are.
Whatever it might be, he is calling. Are you listening?
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