I can't believe it is my last day here - it's only been a 3 week trip but we have done so much in the name of Jesus and it has flown. I give thanks that I have had strength despite lack of sleep.The Pre-Christmas visit is always so busy - I am hoping to come back in the spring/summer to be able to devote more time to each Project.
A little chaos this morning as we packed Adina's Peugeot full of all the items for the Mocrea Christmas Programme and realised that Traian would not fit in. There were 170 packages of gifts, plus coffee, pop, biscuits,oranges and gifts for the staff and the transport problems were overcome. There are many people who have contributed to the day and I give thanks for them. Kay Grover, the founder of RR who joined us today and who makes all the gift bags in Devon with the help of her friends; Adina for helping me with all the shopping in Romania and together with her niece, Patri, friend, Rebecca and mam, Maria stayed up until 2 am making up the bags ready for loading.They insisted I catch up with my blogging!!!We also give thanks for Peter for his Father Christmas duties, to Marius and his team of musicians who led all the carols etc and to Cerbu and his team for returning to do another programme after yesterday's success. 
3 vehicles set out on the 1 and a half journey along bumpy roads and there was much excitement as we all arrived to set up for the programme which was a terrific success. They absolutely loved the variety which started off with the puppet show. They were soon joining in with responses, clapping and singing. I toured the secure wards with the musicians singing carols and distributing gifts. At the end of the programme the other gifts were distributed and the earings for the ladies were a huge hit. We were almost reluctant to say goodbye - we all felt truly blessed by their response to whole programme - the love of Jesus was there. I shall miss them all. On way home the whole team - 15 of us stopped off for a simple Romanian meal and a time of fellowship. It was a lovely way to end the day and my trip.
After arriving back in the apartment I took a quick nap before finalising the accounts. Then a lovely girl, called Alexandra arrived with her adoptive mother of 9 years, Carla and sister, Dafina. Alexandra is aged 10, has been diagnosed with Glaucoma and is in danger of losing her sight unless she has an urgent operation. Adina in her capacity of social worker has been supportive of the family and arranged for Alexandra to see an eye specialist at Timisoara. 720 Euros (592 pounds) is required for an operation. Carla has worked extremely hard at raising support for her daughter but even with a donation from our Charity and a private one she is still approximately 100 pounds short of the target. The operation is scheduled for 9th January and the money must be raised by then. If there is anyone out there with a heart to help this beautiful little girl then please please contact me with your pledge. Every little helps.
I give a huge thank you to my hosts, the Luca family, including Adina and her brother, Danny and his family. They pull out all the stops to support God's work here and have their own ministry.
Well my blogging is over for this trip. It is now 10.30 pm and I leave for Timisoara at 3 am in the morning and I have packing to do yet.
My final word is "Thank You God for a blessed trip". May each and every person we have touched feel the love of light of Jesus this Christmas.
On behalf of Wayne and I and the Trustees of Reaching Romania we wish you a Happy Christmas and a Blessed New Year full of his love, peace and joy. I am looking forward to spending a quiet Christmas with all the family.
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