Tuesday- Thrusday
This week has been so busy and filled with introspection (hence why I havent had time to write anything)
- Frank came. He is this awesome man from England that has been helping Word Made Flesh for years financially and through short term stuff.
-God is teaching me so much!
vineri, 22 aprilie 2011
were promised sufferings. They were part of the program. We were even told, ''Blessed are they that mourn.''”
Monday April 18 2011
John and Rachel came back today! Overall it was a good day but it was a little stressful.
John and Rachel came back today! Overall it was a good day but it was a little stressful.
“To become a spectator of one's own life is to escape the suffering of life.”
Sunday April 17 2011
Today was fun. I had a relaxing morning of sleeping in and watching TV with my host family (I was really just looking out the window, since I don't speak Russian.) I went to Durlesti with Anna and Courtney. It was a good service and the group from Romania sang. We walked in the park afterwards with Magda, Violeca, and Artur. The park is so pretty!
Today was fun. I had a relaxing morning of sleeping in and watching TV with my host family (I was really just looking out the window, since I don't speak Russian.) I went to Durlesti with Anna and Courtney. It was a good service and the group from Romania sang. We walked in the park afterwards with Magda, Violeca, and Artur. The park is so pretty!
"Exert your talents and distinguish yourself and don't think of retiring from the world until the world will be sorry that you retire"
Saturday April 16 2011
So I was supposed to meet Annie this morning, but I went to the wrong place because of a miscommunication, so then I went to the place that Courtney and Laurel were waiting for us and I just missed them. So, I decided to go home, but I got on the wrong transportation and long story very short: ended up outside of Chisinau. So, really by the grace of God I got home safe and called Annie, and then we all went out to lunch and watched a great movie. It was quite the adventerous day.
So I was supposed to meet Annie this morning, but I went to the wrong place because of a miscommunication, so then I went to the place that Courtney and Laurel were waiting for us and I just missed them. So, I decided to go home, but I got on the wrong transportation and long story very short: ended up outside of Chisinau. So, really by the grace of God I got home safe and called Annie, and then we all went out to lunch and watched a great movie. It was quite the adventerous day.
"Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with"
Frday April 15
We are halfway done today. It makes me sad. Today was really fun at the Freedom Home. Everyone played with my hair there! And we got to talk to Anna more. We went to Magda's afterwards for prayer group with a lot of people. It was really good and afterwards we ate dinner and played a fun game.
We are halfway done today. It makes me sad. Today was really fun at the Freedom Home. Everyone played with my hair there! And we got to talk to Anna more. We went to Magda's afterwards for prayer group with a lot of people. It was really good and afterwards we ate dinner and played a fun game.
"It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as much as the confidence of their help"
Thursday April 14 2011
God is teaching me so much! Today was good, but things have been tense between the staff lately for some reason. We had book study in the morning and playing with the kids at the internat was fun as always, but hard becayse I to disipline two kids and lead a group (that made fun of my Romanian). Weather was really bad so we went to Magda's to hang out. It was really fun! I love her!
God is teaching me so much! Today was good, but things have been tense between the staff lately for some reason. We had book study in the morning and playing with the kids at the internat was fun as always, but hard becayse I to disipline two kids and lead a group (that made fun of my Romanian). Weather was really bad so we went to Magda's to hang out. It was really fun! I love her!
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit"
Wednesday April 13 2011
Today was hard, but the kids are awesome. They don't have hardly any of the things and people that I do, but they have everything that really matters. Today when we were praying, this sweet third grader who can barely read, write, add, and he has a dad but he lives at the orphanage, prayed that he and the people around him could have more faith and behave like Christians. And that is not something he heard at church, that is just him. At night, we hung out with the group from Romanian and that was fun!
Today was hard, but the kids are awesome. They don't have hardly any of the things and people that I do, but they have everything that really matters. Today when we were praying, this sweet third grader who can barely read, write, add, and he has a dad but he lives at the orphanage, prayed that he and the people around him could have more faith and behave like Christians. And that is not something he heard at church, that is just him. At night, we hung out with the group from Romanian and that was fun!
"If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes"
Tuesday April 12
Good day! Rachel led book studay because Annie is sick, so it was interesting to hear a different perspective. I talked a lot with the group from Romania. We walked in the park while they and Artur evangelized, and then we all went to the Galbenus.
Good day! Rachel led book studay because Annie is sick, so it was interesting to hear a different perspective. I talked a lot with the group from Romania. We walked in the park while they and Artur evangelized, and then we all went to the Galbenus.
"The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed."
Monday April 11 2011
I could not pull my foot out of my mouth today, I basically choked. And, some guy purposfully pushed me at Piata. But whatever. Anyways, the kids are awesome. And, a group from Romania came that is really nice and really loves God.
I could not pull my foot out of my mouth today, I basically choked. And, some guy purposfully pushed me at Piata. But whatever. Anyways, the kids are awesome. And, a group from Romania came that is really nice and really loves God.
"Smile. You're beautiful"
Sunday April 10 2011
I went to church in the morning. and then the Piata and the coolest second hand shop with Annie. I registered for classes at the internet cafe and my ideal schedule was still open. I came home to Renalt (Natasha's 9-year-old nephew) and his mom Tanya being there. I had a great time with them and learned a Romanian game (sapte oameni). Afterwards, Nina came over and I got to practice Romanian with her. At night, I talked to Doamna Zinaida and read my bible. It was a really nice day.
I went to church in the morning. and then the Piata and the coolest second hand shop with Annie. I registered for classes at the internet cafe and my ideal schedule was still open. I came home to Renalt (Natasha's 9-year-old nephew) and his mom Tanya being there. I had a great time with them and learned a Romanian game (sapte oameni). Afterwards, Nina came over and I got to practice Romanian with her. At night, I talked to Doamna Zinaida and read my bible. It was a really nice day.
"Checking for 'bats in the cave' before going into the bank and being close to cute boys"
Friday April 7/ Saturday April 8
Friday morning, I met Courtney and we went to the history museum: Making this the first day we did something touristy. It was closed. So, we went to an art museum. It was really fun! There were only three rooms because the museum is under renovation. Two of the rooms were filled top to bottom with Eastern Orthodox art. It was really interesting. Afterwards, we walked across half of Chisinau searching for Uno to bring to the Freedom Home. I don't think there is a store in this city that had that game today. It was our first time spending the night at the Freedom Home and it was really nice. But, I didn't go to bed until 1 and I was woken up at 6 to take care of a baby because her mom was at a conference. During the day, we talked with a member of the freedom home staff that is from the Ukraine and has experienced so much about God. At night, we went to Annie's and watched a movie. It was really fun! I also talked to Annie on the way home because I feel like God might be calling me to live in Moldova after school.
Friday morning, I met Courtney and we went to the history museum: Making this the first day we did something touristy. It was closed. So, we went to an art museum. It was really fun! There were only three rooms because the museum is under renovation. Two of the rooms were filled top to bottom with Eastern Orthodox art. It was really interesting. Afterwards, we walked across half of Chisinau searching for Uno to bring to the Freedom Home. I don't think there is a store in this city that had that game today. It was our first time spending the night at the Freedom Home and it was really nice. But, I didn't go to bed until 1 and I was woken up at 6 to take care of a baby because her mom was at a conference. During the day, we talked with a member of the freedom home staff that is from the Ukraine and has experienced so much about God. At night, we went to Annie's and watched a movie. It was really fun! I also talked to Annie on the way home because I feel like God might be calling me to live in Moldova after school.
duminică, 10 aprilie 2011
"A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly"
Thursday April 6 2011
I love these kids!!! Today was so funny. During the five minutes of silence before homework time that we do to calm the kids down, I was playing Mozart from my Ipod, and I forgot to turn off shuffle, so when the song was over, during the moment of silence "Ms New Booty" started blaring. I went to go turn it off but then Ion, this adorable boy grabbed it and shouted "I like this" (in Romanian). The lady running it just rolled her eyes at me. One of the shyest girls at the internat is hugging me and talking to me now and it is so much fun! She is adorable. After work, I hung out with Laurel and picked up a package from my dad. He sent me a snuggie and my host mom did not understand it at all.
I love these kids!!! Today was so funny. During the five minutes of silence before homework time that we do to calm the kids down, I was playing Mozart from my Ipod, and I forgot to turn off shuffle, so when the song was over, during the moment of silence "Ms New Booty" started blaring. I went to go turn it off but then Ion, this adorable boy grabbed it and shouted "I like this" (in Romanian). The lady running it just rolled her eyes at me. One of the shyest girls at the internat is hugging me and talking to me now and it is so much fun! She is adorable. After work, I hung out with Laurel and picked up a package from my dad. He sent me a snuggie and my host mom did not understand it at all.
"Hug the hurt; kiss the broken; befriend the lost; love the lonely"
On a side note, the quote above is what I want my life to be characterized by.
Today was great, start to finish. At the internat, it was Olga's (the happiest and most affectionate girl possibly ever born) birthday! Both her and her friend Iulia were quite excited. I made her a birthday banner and a "princess Olga" sign for her party. It was so much fun celebrating her 10 years with her! The kids laughed at me because when I prayed, I apparently said something wrong in Romanian. I still have no idea what it was. At night, we had a belated celebration at Annie's for my birthday. It was so much fun! And, I got a Sari Bari bag and cake!
"Sari Bari is a safe place of employment where women who have been exploited in the sex trade or who are vulnerable to trafficking can experience a new life in the making"
http://www.saribari.com/
Today was great, start to finish. At the internat, it was Olga's (the happiest and most affectionate girl possibly ever born) birthday! Both her and her friend Iulia were quite excited. I made her a birthday banner and a "princess Olga" sign for her party. It was so much fun celebrating her 10 years with her! The kids laughed at me because when I prayed, I apparently said something wrong in Romanian. I still have no idea what it was. At night, we had a belated celebration at Annie's for my birthday. It was so much fun! And, I got a Sari Bari bag and cake!
"Sari Bari is a safe place of employment where women who have been exploited in the sex trade or who are vulnerable to trafficking can experience a new life in the making"
http://www.saribari.com/
"Life is partly what you make it, and partly what is made by the friends we choose"
Monday, April 4 2011
Shortest update ever. Today was great! Courtney led chapel, I got some work done, Romanian lesson was fun but unproductive, and the internat was awesome. I love these kids.
Shortest update ever. Today was great! Courtney led chapel, I got some work done, Romanian lesson was fun but unproductive, and the internat was awesome. I love these kids.
luni, 4 aprilie 2011
"Fear less, hope more. Eat less, chew more. Whine less, breathe more. Talk less, say more. Hate less, love more, and good things will be yours"
Sunday April 3
I went to two churches today. In the morning with Annie like always. In the afternoon, I went to a church that is at the house of boys that graduated from the internat. It was really cool. They have a full meal afterwards for the Lord's supper. It was a really good time with Magda and Courtney.
I went to two churches today. In the morning with Annie like always. In the afternoon, I went to a church that is at the house of boys that graduated from the internat. It was really cool. They have a full meal afterwards for the Lord's supper. It was a really good time with Magda and Courtney.
"Never let the fear of striking out get in your way"
Saturday April 2nd 2011
I overslept this morning, so I showed up late to meet Courtney and buy cookies for the Freedom Home. I volunteered there all day. We played with the kids until naptime and then just hung out with the girls there. It was fun! And, I learned a card trick. In the evening, a friend of Doamna Zinaida came over and it was good to spend time with them and practice Romanian. She is really funny.
I overslept this morning, so I showed up late to meet Courtney and buy cookies for the Freedom Home. I volunteered there all day. We played with the kids until naptime and then just hung out with the girls there. It was fun! And, I learned a card trick. In the evening, a friend of Doamna Zinaida came over and it was good to spend time with them and practice Romanian. She is really funny.
"In learning to know other things and other minds, we become more intimately aquinted with ourselves and are ourselves better worth knowing."
Friday, April Fools, 2011
Today was good. In the morning I let myself get lost in the center of the city. I waled for like three hours, it was nice. I volunteered at Freedom Home and played with cute babies. I had dinner with Annie and came home to more food.
Today was good. In the morning I let myself get lost in the center of the city. I waled for like three hours, it was nice. I volunteered at Freedom Home and played with cute babies. I had dinner with Annie and came home to more food.
"The best time to make friends is before you need them."
Thursday March 31 2011
Today was nice. We had a super laid back book study. At the internat, I had the job of presenting the Vorbit Frumos (Speak nicely) diplomas to the kids. But two of my favorites didn't get one. Afterwards, we walked around the park and went to the Galbenoos. It was fun!
Today was nice. We had a super laid back book study. At the internat, I had the job of presenting the Vorbit Frumos (Speak nicely) diplomas to the kids. But two of my favorites didn't get one. Afterwards, we walked around the park and went to the Galbenoos. It was fun!
"never lose a chance of saying a kind word"
My BIRTHDAY March 30, 2011
I turn 19 today. The day at WMF was awesome. When I got there this morning, Magda called me in and asked me to lead Tuesday prayer time. Then when I walked into the office, it was decorated with balloons and gave me Chocolate and sang. The kids at the internat were really excited about my birthday (it was Dima's too) so they made us cards and threw us up in chairs (19 times for me). Romanian lesson was good and I ate so much chocalate! At home it was kind of boring because I couldn't skype my parents. But, all in all, it was a really good day :)
I turn 19 today. The day at WMF was awesome. When I got there this morning, Magda called me in and asked me to lead Tuesday prayer time. Then when I walked into the office, it was decorated with balloons and gave me Chocolate and sang. The kids at the internat were really excited about my birthday (it was Dima's too) so they made us cards and threw us up in chairs (19 times for me). Romanian lesson was good and I ate so much chocalate! At home it was kind of boring because I couldn't skype my parents. But, all in all, it was a really good day :)
"Character is destiny"
Tuesday March 29 2011
Book discussion this morning was really provoking. So much of what I buy contributes to the exploitation of people. My old navy jacket, the banana I bought today. Not to mention that I play into the opressive system of multinational corporations and contribute to the killing of God's nature, which further oppresses the poor. I need to make serious life changes. God did something really cool at the internat today. Tatiana, one of the girls I prayed for last week, and one of the very few kids in our program I don't know came up to me randomly and grabbed my hand, sat me down next to her, and started talking to me. During homework time, I helped Cristi and read a book with him. In the evening, I went to an AMAZING organ concert with Audriana. And, when I got home, some English speaking relatives of Doamna Zinaida came over. It was a great day.
Book discussion this morning was really provoking. So much of what I buy contributes to the exploitation of people. My old navy jacket, the banana I bought today. Not to mention that I play into the opressive system of multinational corporations and contribute to the killing of God's nature, which further oppresses the poor. I need to make serious life changes. God did something really cool at the internat today. Tatiana, one of the girls I prayed for last week, and one of the very few kids in our program I don't know came up to me randomly and grabbed my hand, sat me down next to her, and started talking to me. During homework time, I helped Cristi and read a book with him. In the evening, I went to an AMAZING organ concert with Audriana. And, when I got home, some English speaking relatives of Doamna Zinaida came over. It was a great day.
"The best rule of friendship is to keep your heart a little softer than your head"
Monday March 28 2011
I am still a little sick but today was fun. Although, I found out about something very sad. One of the most adorable little girls at the internat with huge blue eyes and a shaved head (because of lice) only has a mom, who is homeless, and a distant aunt somewhere. Two weeks ago there was a fire and her mom was burnt really badly. She died at the hospital. She doesn't know yet. Please pray for her. God loves her and is holding her, but it is so hard to see someone who has already had a hard life go through so much.
I am still a little sick but today was fun. Although, I found out about something very sad. One of the most adorable little girls at the internat with huge blue eyes and a shaved head (because of lice) only has a mom, who is homeless, and a distant aunt somewhere. Two weeks ago there was a fire and her mom was burnt really badly. She died at the hospital. She doesn't know yet. Please pray for her. God loves her and is holding her, but it is so hard to see someone who has already had a hard life go through so much.
"Tickle my pickle"
Weekend, March 26-27 2011
Saturday was really nice. I worked at the freedom home, played with the cutest baby ever! What I find very interesting about that place is I see the trauma of the girls more obviously manifested in their children then anywhere else. I feel very welcomed by everyone there.
Sunday: Sick, slept all day, watched a movie, tried some interesting home remedies.
Saturday was really nice. I worked at the freedom home, played with the cutest baby ever! What I find very interesting about that place is I see the trauma of the girls more obviously manifested in their children then anywhere else. I feel very welcomed by everyone there.
Sunday: Sick, slept all day, watched a movie, tried some interesting home remedies.
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