This week has been packed with orientation, traveling, re-orientation, culture shock, new things and bonding experiences! Our first three days of the trip were spent in Dallas where we practiced our skits that we will be performing each week for camp. Below Chris, and Livada founder Bruce, practice an interpretive skit. Nothing like some good skit practices! :)
On Wednesday we flew out of DFW early in the morning. The flights went well and we all made it to Tirgu-Mures (TM) safely. However, our 32 checked bags were stuck in New York. That was a bummer, but we came together and learned to share...it was definitely a bonding experience! :) Once we made it to TM we arrived at our house called Casa Rene. This house is still under construction, and once it is finished we will be sharing it with the mission team from America each week. Below is the view from our room...it never gets old! Such a peaceful little village!
On Friday we spent the day working in Casa Rene (pictured above) and adjusting to the time zone.
Saturday we went to Ogra, a gypsy village that 3 of our team members will be hosting literacy camps at all summer. It was a great time of games, seeing the village, and loving on the children! In the afternoon we went to the Livada Orphan Care (LOC) group homes to see the kids. Seeing the kids after three years was such a fun time, and I cannot wait until later this summer when we host youth group for them once a week and do other ministry with them! This morning (Sunday), we hosted our own church just as a regrouping time for the team. This team is such an incredible group of God-lovers and we are all getting along great! We have yet to take an official team picture due to the busyness and such, but hopefully that will come soon.... :)
Below are my roommates (left to right): me, Rachel, Courtney, Mary, and Hannah
Saturday night was a fun time for most of us since all but two bags came in! Shower time! Yeah! Please be praying for those last two bags.... :)
All in all, this week has been incredible. It hasn't been stressful, so we've been able to adapt to everything and continue to prepare our hearts for the busy summer ahead. Please continue to pray for strength, joy, and peace as we present the gospel to those around us!
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