Rozalia and Mira

Yesterday we called with several people in need.  First there was Rozalia, a 66 year old double amputee.  I first came across her during my December trip.  She is a widow and has been a diabetic since she was 15.   She also has heart problems.  Sadly she has had both legs amputated above the knee.  She lives with her son and grandson who take care of her food needs.  However, they are not able to provide for her sanitary needs and so she has been added to the Widows Mite Project supplying just one pack of incontinence pads each month which does not meet her total needs.  The Lord has laid it on my heart to buy an extra pack per month which will provide additional help.  If there is anyone out there who can help with a further 2 packs to meet her total needs - then please contact me.  By shopping around we are able to buy a pack of 30 for 59 lei - equivalent to just under 12 pounds.

When I met her in December she was so depressed - having just had the second amputation.  I was so pleased to see her spirits lifted yesterday when Adina and I called.  She was a different person despite her continuing difficult circumstances.  She was outside in her wheelchair and had acquired a dog who clearly adored her.  They have such a close relationship and the dog is very protective of her.  I am giving thanks to God because I had prayed that He would bring people alongside her to befriend her.  She told me that not only had she acquired a beautiful dog who was her best friend but a Doctor and a Nurse that had previously attended to her needs were now calling in to see her periodically outside their professional role.    Bless her , she is now much more at peace with herself.  We prayed before we left and I asked if she had a Bible and she explained that she had problems with her eyesight.  An audio Bible would be the answer and so we will look at meeting that need.  For sensitive reasons I have not included a photograph of Rozalia.  I will revisit in December.

Yesterday we also visited Mira and her 2 daughters,  aged 13 and 11, who also live in the same neighbourhood.  I have known this family for several years. Mira's husband is institutionalised with mental health problems and she and her daughters lived with her mother and grandmother.  M has a full time job, but is not well paid.  However, with the small pensions of the mother and grandmother they managed to survive. Sadly the mother died last year and on Tuesday of this week the grandmother was buried.  The future is going to be financially very difficult.  We give thanks that M and her daughters are committed Christians and she relies on God for her provision.  Part of that provision was a food basket that we took along when we went to pay our respects.  They are such a lovely family and we will continue to support with food and Christmas boxes during future visits.