Sorry I have been off the air for a few weeks. My mum had a further health crisis which involved my staying with her for a while, then my son, Neil was taken ill in Ireland and so I flew out there at short notice to support him. I give thanks that both are now recovering and that Neil returned to Wales with me to spend Easter with all the family which was a real blessing for all of us. Renovations and decoration at my former home is also taking up a lot of our time at present which will delay my planned May trip to Romania.
Easter is such a special time as we celebrate the rising of our Lord and Saviour. We hope you all received our latest Newsletter and Easter Greeting either electronically or in hard copy. If not, then you can access it via this website.
I am so looking forward to my summer trip to Romania.
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Friday 1 April 2011
Aid for people in need in Romania
Yesterday Wayne and I took 2 car loads of aid to Talbot Green in readiness for transportation to Romania next month. It took me around 2 weeks to sort and pack it all (including some rice and pasta) kindly donated by the Headmistress of our local school.
We are so grateful to Alan and Ann Penrose who run the Charity "Support for Romania" and who transport our goods. Sadly after 20 years on the road they are retiring but their Charity continues with monetary donations. We are therefore having to make alternative arrangements for future transportation of our shoeboxes and aid but we give thanks that we currently have a contact who may be able to help.
I can but apologise for the lack of photos for the last few entries - as you know I carry my camera and everywhere. Whilst at the Church a few weeks ago my charger lead went missing and I am still looking for it - please pray it will turn up. It is a Japenese camera and I purchased it whilst living in Romania.
We are so grateful to Alan and Ann Penrose who run the Charity "Support for Romania" and who transport our goods. Sadly after 20 years on the road they are retiring but their Charity continues with monetary donations. We are therefore having to make alternative arrangements for future transportation of our shoeboxes and aid but we give thanks that we currently have a contact who may be able to help.
I can but apologise for the lack of photos for the last few entries - as you know I carry my camera and everywhere. Whilst at the Church a few weeks ago my charger lead went missing and I am still looking for it - please pray it will turn up. It is a Japenese camera and I purchased it whilst living in Romania.
Old Time Music Hall at Llwynon
Our good friends, Billy and Jen recently led an "Old Time Music Hall Singalong" at the Llwynon Sheltered Housing Complex in Crynant in the valley in which we live. It was a truly blessed afternoon with the elderly joining in with all the war songs over a nice cup of tea and a buffet kindly laid on by the staff. We took along our RR stand and I spoke briefly about the history of the Charity and the Projects it supports. Before we left we were given clothing items for Romania and money boxes of coins.
Jen and Billy (who is Irish) ended the afternoon with some Irish songs and distribution of Shamrock Shortbread to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. This was followed by a beautiful rendering of "Amazing Grace".
A big thank you to wardens, Pam and Linda, the residents and Billy and Jen for their support. A total of 75 pounds was raised and they are planning to support our Christmas Shoebox Appeal.
Jen and Billy (who is Irish) ended the afternoon with some Irish songs and distribution of Shamrock Shortbread to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. This was followed by a beautiful rendering of "Amazing Grace".
A big thank you to wardens, Pam and Linda, the residents and Billy and Jen for their support. A total of 75 pounds was raised and they are planning to support our Christmas Shoebox Appeal.
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