A tribute to our dear friend Peter Grover

With Christine who devotedly cared for him

Our dear friend and loyal supporter of Reaching Romania, Peter Grover sadly passed away in May.  He is the brother of Kay Grover who founded the Charity in 1990.  Peter & Christine have a home in Romania, where during the past 15 years they have spent considerable time supporting Pastor Jackie with the various projects and ministries.

As Mus Craciun in Varadia

At  Vinga Chuch Dec 2012

There are many things that we will miss about Peter: his big heart full of love which was extended to all he met and the practical, emotional and financial support he gave to many in need.  He was never happier than when dressed in his Father Christmas (Mus Nicolai) outfit distributing gifts around the ministries and to the poor.  There are many examples of his generosity and compassionate heart but one in particular springs to mind.  T had been an alcoholic for many years and through it lost his home, his wife and twin sons.  In the absence of suitable state facilities being available for support he was placed in Mocrea Psychiatric Hospital and forgotten about for many years.  Through his weekly visits with the team Peter built up a close friendship with T.  Such was Peter's heart that with Pastor Jackie's support and through liaispn with the management of the hospital, T was released to Peter's care.  He encouraged and supported T in rebuilding his life.  He and Jackie arranged meetings with his former wife and children, relationships were rebuilt and the family were reunited.

Peter accompanied by Christine returned to hs beloved Romania for one last trip a few weeks beofre he died - it was important for him to say goodbye to his many friends there including T.  We give thanks for his life and that God made all this possible.  His memory will live on and we extend our sincere condolences to Christine.

Wayne, myself and Pastor Jackie all attended his funeral in May in Northampton and we will be priveleged to attend his memorial service in Norwich in September.

I will post a picture of Peter later.