When we returned to America over a year and a half ago we left part of our hearts in Romania with our kids and friends there. We just had the privilege of paying them a visit and it was a very blessed time. We packed a lot into one week, traveling all around the Bucuresti area and even going down to Rosiori where we used to live and work.
For many of the kids it was a surprise when we arrived so we were met with lots of hugs and kisses. We got to see many of these kids several times and it really felt like we hadn't skipped a beat in our relationships, even though a year has gone by since the last time we were there. Time sure flies. We noticed how much many of our kids had grown, but overall not that much changed.
We spent a day in the forest with this group of teenagers. It was supposed to be the warmest day, but it turned out that it was actually chilly because of the wind. The rest of the week we had warmer weather in the upper 70's!
We got to spend some recreational time together too, like when we went to the botanical gardens and walked around enjoying the flowers and sunshine.
We enjoyed worshiping in Romanian at Alfa Omega church. It was nice to hear the songs in Romanian and to hear the language spoken again. We didn't feel too rusty which was nice!
We were able to see many of our kids who are now adults and to be able to catch up a bit.
We are thankful that God gave us this trip so we could reconnect and rekindle relationships. While it was hard to say good bye again, we know that God continues to work in Romania even as we are away. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us while we were there and who continue to pray with us for our kids over there!
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