Sunday 14 June 2015

Journal for Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th of June

Tuesday 9th of June
My time is coming to an end and there is still much to do! This morning I started with a visit to Connie! Within my last visits with her I have shared the fact that my time is coming to an end, and she has told me quite a few times that
she will miss me once I'm gone – she has been so very sweet and I shall miss her too!
Later I returned home to pick up Irene, and from here I drove to Hirwaun to pick up 40 empty shoe boxes. On route to our next meeting we picked up Jen! We met with three wonderful ladies (Denise, Pat and Liz) at McDonalds, and one of the ladies was a deaf ministry Pastor! I had such a lovely time with them, much laughter and smiles! Before we left they filled our car up with made up shoe boxes and other items they had collected for poor people in Romania.! On our way back we stopped and meet another lovely couple, Kathryn and Jason and their 3 children. Their church also supports the charity with shoe box gifts. Our next stop was at Jen's and Billy's – and as always we had a good time -they have been such a blessing to me!

We then got back to the house in Hirwaun and unloaded the shoe boxes from the car, and while Irene worked on other things I manage to make up a couple more shoes boxes! And I couldn't return to Romania before seeing Ema and Mihai – so tonight, after 8 pm we stopped and visited with them! What a wonderful couple and great friends they are! I shall miss them much upon my return home! We left after a couple hours and made it home right around 11 pm!


Wednesday 10th of May




This is my last day here, and there is so much to fit in! We started early this morning with a meeting with Julie (Iasmina's sponsor) –we were with her for about 2 hours, for we had much to talk about! From there off we went to meet Blodwen (a friend of Irene’s) – a lady who has visited Romania as her daughter and son-on-law are missionaries there. Next stop was to see Connie – and this has been the saddest day for me, for I knew I am heading home and have to say goodbye! She is so dear to me, and I loved her even from before I ever met her, for I heard Irene talk a lot about her, but now, I consider her to be my grandmother, and I have cherished every single day I
visited and stayed with her! Connie has dementia, and some days she didn't know me but many she did, and today before I left, I told her I love her and will miss her after going back to Romania, and she told me 'she will miss having me around' ...do I need to say more?! My heart is crying as I am typing right now :(

My last evening in Wales, finished with a multicultural meal, as Irene made the traditional 'Welsh Cawl' for me and I made the traditional Romanian 'Stuffed peppers' for her and our guests! About the Welsh Cawl dish I can only say it was YUMMY!!!
For dinner we had our good friends Mike and Wayne over – and it was a good evening but I can say that we didn't have the joy we had all the others evenings before...I believe they were saving it for the Big Party they were gonna have through the day after my departure – just kidding! I sure will miss our time together - all the fun and laughter, I will miss the two of them!


Thurday 11th of May
My time came to an end in Wales, but I can surely say that this has been a BLESSED TRIP! Could've I done more work? Could I have met more people? Could I have visited more church or places!?! ...Sure I could have but not in a 4 weeks frame! While on this trip, the days were long and the nights were short, but I want to say that every single person I met, every single place I visited, everything I managed to do – whether it was related to the shoe box ministry, working on the house, time cooking, or in meetings – everything has blessed my heart and touched me in ways I find it hard to describe in words!

I can truly say that it is so MUCH BETTER when God is on board and He guides you where He wants you to be – THANK YOU GOD for the blessing of this trip! And special THANKS to Irene and Wayne that made this possible and the love they shown me throughout my entire stay in Wales! Also a big THANK YOU to all those that crossed my path at any point and have shown me much love and to those who have been involved with our ministry!
Praying Gods blessings on you all and God willing, we might see each other again!



Saturday 13 June 2015

Journal for Saturday 6th to Monday 8th of June

Saturday 6th of June
Today I spent the entire day at the house in Hirwaun, painting along side Wayne! I have to mention that Wayne is one of a kind – I have never meet anyone like him! No matter what he does, whether he drives, cook's, or works, he is always praising the Lord!
He is such a faithful person, and I have learned much from him during my stay in Wales! I sure pray that I was able to be as much of a blessing to him as he was to me! Not to mention the care he took of me while working – he not only fed me well but kept bringing me tea and chocolates – bless his heart! He and Irene have spoiled me while with them, and they are not the only ones – I am sure gonna miss that!


Sunday 7th of June
I should start by writing how I plan today, before I tell you how it actually happened! We were supposed to go to a church in Abercwmboi but when we arrived there the church was closed! After church we were supposed to meet with Wayne, have lunch together and then I planned to go on a hike to Penyfan mountain (highest in South Wales) on my own! In the evening we were gonna go to Jonathan's church in Crickhowell. And this is how today happened...We end up going to Park Baptist church in Merthyr – and yes this church was on my heart because in there I knew some of the ladies that came to the fund raising event at Wendy’s house, and also because this was the church Debbie
(friend of Irene and Wayne) was going to, and she I so wanted to meet! I was very excited to know I will get to see some of the people I have already met and also get to know some new ones! Not only have I enjoyed the sermon - Pastor Andy had an uplifting message, and spoke straight to my heart, but I also really enjoyed the worship time. During his preaching he mentioned that his church does ministry work in Romania, and I was so pleased to have a chat with him in the end! After church we went to Wendy's for a cup of tea and from here on we went to a local restaurant for a nice lunch!
Debbie came along and I had such a great time getting to know her! After lunch Debbie offered to take me to a park and a Castle near by, and I have taken this opportunity, and I'm not sorry I have! Debbie is such a joy to know and I now see why I was so looking forward to get to know her! We end up going to the same church in the evening for we both (Irene and I) felt like that was what we were supposed to do! If there was one person I have not got to see in church in the morning, that was my good friend Betty! So I was determined to see her again before I leave to go back to Romania! I got her address from Wendy and stopped at her house right before church to see if she can make it to church – my heart rejoiced with joy when I saw her again, and I was so blessed to sit by her in church, hold hands and love her! I was so happy for God gave me the other opportunity I asked for! Now, would I be rude if I asked God for another one!?!

After church we had a fellowship time over a cup of tea and some cakes! Shortly after, I drove Betty back to her home, and my heart ached when I had to say goodbye : ( We made home around 9 pm and shorty after, Mike and Wayne stopped by and had dinner with us! As always, we chatted until quite late! Mike and Wayne have become very dear to me and I have started to get use to have them around all the time! Thank you God for the gift of good friends!


Monday 8th of June
Today we left early in the morning for Hirwaun and got started on the shoe boxes! At the house we had Elizabeth Peters, a friend of Irene and Wayne who came to help make the baby shoe boxes – such a sweet lady! Today I have been a bit sad but I tried not to let this take away from me the joy of filling the shoe boxes for my ministry! It is a great feeling to personally know the children you put together the box for – not only that you know what it is that that child likes but also you can pray while you fill the box!
 I am thankful that God has allowed me to be part of this ministry! And now I so look forward to Christmas time, (not that I'm ready to leave Wales) but I look forward to the delivery day, when I get to see the joy on the children faces! Oh happy day, what a happy day!

Journal for Wednesday 3rd to Friday 5th of June


Wednesday 3rd of June

This morning, we left the house around 9 am for he had to stop by the house in Hirwaun and get a few more things with us for the Charity fund raising event! The was held at Wendy's home, started at 10 am, and was supposed to be a drop in from 10 am to 4 pm, but I tell you we didn't leave her house till after 8 pm! We had quite a few of thing going on – we had a presentation on Reaching Romania, a guess the name of the teddy bear competition, guess the weight of the cake and cake sale! All those were done to help raise support for the Charity! We had much fun and laughter! This day I had the blessing to meet a lot of lovely ladies that came to hear about the work Irene & Wayne are doing in Romania and to meet up with me! All the ladies were super sweet but I have to say that there was one that touched my heart in a very special way!
This lady's name was Betty and she was 96 years old, but there was something so special about her! I had so much fun sitting and talking to her, and felt I had so much to learn because of her vast life experience! I pray God will bless her and keep her in good health, and give me another opportunity to meet with her before I leave! Special thanks to Wendy for today – not only that she opened her house to us, but also has been a wonderful host that took so good care of us! Asking God to richly bless her and every other lady that came to meet with us that day!


Thursday 4th of June
In the morning we had another meeting with the web designer over the new website! Things are moving on, I believe soon we will have the web going! After the meeting we went to see Connie and took her out for it was a wonderful day! We went at the Promenade and had a good time chatting over a cup of tea! I truly cherish every day God gives me with her and I pray there will be many more time in the future as well!
Before we returned home, we went to do some grocery shopping for this evening we were having a Romanian evening at the house! So soon after I got home, I started cooking and baking AGAIN! Around 7:30 pm our guests started arriving! I served them vegetable soup, mash potatoes with sesame chicken and salad, and apple cake for pudding! After the meal, we had a great time talking about the ministry and Romania. I praise God for we had another great evening! With every day that goes by I fell more and more blessed – I am gonna have a hard time returning home :(


Friday 5th of June
Today we went back to the Library in Hirwaun to meet with the lovely group of Knitters – and just like the first time, have engaged in conversations and was hard to leave in the end! They are so devoted in what they do, for they knit without even looking at what they are doing – knitting to me it somehow like 'chinese language'! One of the beautiful ladies from the group gave me an OWL (and that happens to be one of my favourites) that she has knitted by hand!
From there we drove to pick up Jen, and around 3 pm went together in Aberdare to do some shopping's – and yes we like shopping!
We love doing ministry together, we love cooking/baking, having guests but we are ladies and we love shopping! In the evening we went to Jen's and Bill’s home and had a lovely dinner with them! Bill has prepared a wonderful Irish starter and Jen made delicious Shepherd's pie and Madeleines for dessert! Jen also made me the most delicious cappuccino ever!!! Beside dinner, we had a great time talking about ministry work and just enjoying the time we had together! Thank you God for great friends!


Journal for Saturday 30th to Tuesday the 2nd of June



Saturday 30th of May
Today was a long day – we took off in the morning to visit Connie and from there we went to Aberdare to do all the shopping for the next day party, and also to order a birthday cake! We went to Asda and did all that, and than come home and started baking! Today I was taught to make the TRIFLE – a welsh pudding! Had much fun helping Irene with the welsh dishes but also manage to do a few Romanian cakes! Once we were finished with baking, and wrapping presents, I started working on a personalised banner for Connie's 90th birthday! I gotta say that is was 4 am when I finally got to bed, but I would have done even more for I love Connie!


Sunday 31th of May




Well the BIG day has arrived! Today is Connie's 90th birthday! If I made it to bed early in the morning it doesn't mean that I was gonna sleep in, so I was up by 7 am and started working in putting together the last minute things that needed to get ready for the event coming up! Once all was in order, we drove at Connie's to help get her ready for the party – I did her hair, did her makeup and helped getting her dress. When she was finished we rushed to the reception place to help setting everything up! At 2 pm the guests started arriving in, and soon after Connie arrived there too! It was so sweet to see joy she had when she saw all of us in there! She blessed my heart! And the highlight of the day was to meet Irene's grandson, whom I heard a lot of, and I gotta say that he is the most handsome and sweet child ever! Another one of the highlights was Connie saying 'that she wished someone would have told her about the party :)' Our party finished around 4:30 pm, and there was much cleaning up to do afterwards! Around 5 pm, Mike and Wayne came to pick me up and drove me to a church in Merthyr Tydfil where Wayne got saved! I have to say I had a bit of a giggle when the Pastor asked the two of them to speak, but sure didn't giggle when the Pastor extended that invitation to me too! We all three shared our testimonies, and had such a blessed time in church and in the fellowship we had after church. And if at the begging of my trip I shared that I was not looking forward to driving, things have changed and now I take every opportunity I am given (sometimes even when I should not) – and since Mike was taking a long time talking, I told him I was going out and he gave me the keys from his mini truck – I couldn't resist this temptation and move the car in the parking lot (I guess the name Trouble suits me well sometimes?!)


Monday 1st of June




This morning we were working at home (and will admit that it was the best thing to do for the weather outside was awful)– we were on the computer for a while and then started preparing lunch for our dear friends Jen & Bill! They are so very dear to me and I shall miss their company upon my return to Romania! We had a lovely lunch and around 2:30 pm we went to the residential home Connie is in to go and do an Old Time Music Hall Sing Along for her and all the others in the home! Jen played the keyboard and with her voice, she did an amazing job! As the songs were oldies, most of the people in the care knew them and were able to join in singing – I gotta say that this was one of the best days I had at this care home for I was able to see how they all come to life! We finished our Sing along day with the national welsh anthem and a few hymns! Gotta say we all had a blast! After we left the care home we all came home and had a crackers and cheese dinner! We spend the rest of the evening chatting and sharing our ministry with our beautiful friends!



Tuesday 2nd of June
I took this day to fast and pray – and spend more time in reading God's word! It is amazing how God gives you answers to question when you spend time in talking to him! And today he spoke to me, and some things become very clear, while others I still don't understand – but I have decided to put my trust in Him and have Him guide my every step! And knowing that He is in control over my life does bring me the peace I need! With God all things are possible!
In the afternoon we went to do grocery shopping for the bake sale from the next day! And as soon as we arrived home we got started on baking – I really enjoy spending time in the kitchen baking and cooking! When all the cakes were in the oven I took time to work at some slides for the presentation of the next day!





Monday 8 June 2015

Journal for Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th of May

Tuesday 26th of May
In the morning we met with some beautiful ladies that support our charity with knitted items – Julie was one of them! Oh what beautiful spirit! We had such a great time sharing about our work with them! Later we visited Peter and Val, a family that supports a ministry in Africa and sends baby knitted items in there! We had a great chat with them and also with their two beautiful grand kids, Caleb -5 and Lou – 2 ...sweet sweet children! From here we went to the house in Hirwaun and I stayed there for the rest of the day helping Wayne with painting the outside of the house – and I gotta say I love painting and look forward to some more painting within the days to come!
We arrived home around 8 and we got ready to receive two guests for dinner – our friends Mike and Wayne. We had a great dinner (veggies on basmati rice and buttered bread) and oats and apple crumble with custard for dessert - yummy! We had much laughter, testimonies, prayer time – all in all it was a great time (needles to say they left our home around midnight :)

Wednesday 27th of May
Today was a computer work day – today I worked in putting the lists for the shoe boxes together, tried to get the logo solved out and get the website working!
Later in the evening we went to Mike Page's church, in Brecon, where there was a speaker from Ireland – Brian Gault, a speaker that was born with no arms! OH what a strong testimony he has shared with us! Seeing him, I understand better why God allows us to go to tribulations – He want us to be a testimony and help others come to Him!

Thursday 28th of May
Today was a teaching day – in the morning I learned how to make from scratch Welsh cakes and Shepherds pie, and boy was I happy :) Looking forward to cook welsh for my family and friends! Also made some romanian cakes to take with us to the group meeting we had in the evening!
In the afternoon we visited with Wendy (a old friend now :) ) and if before I was told I am always joyful, and was given names like Trouble with capital T, today Wendy called me flower – how about that!? After we left Wendy's house we went to see how we can be of help to our good friends Ema and Mihai – and while Irene took Ema out to do some shopping, I stayed at the house with Mihai and had a great time! On our way back to the house we stopped to see how Wayne is going on with painting?! We arrived home around 6 pm and rushed to make sandwiches for the meeting we were about to have! Once we were finished and all was packed, we rushed to Mikes farm! He lives out in the country about a 30 minutes drive from Irene's home – and the scenery is Beautiful! I cannot say I love the windy roads or the narrowness of them but sure did enjoy my drive there! Shortly after we arrived there Mike gave me a tour of the farm – saw the chickens,
 his sheep, his horses and the trailer he used to drive the shoe boxes to the warehouse in Talbot Green – have truly enjoyed the tour! When back inside we had a buffet and later we had a word from a pastor that come to be with the group! After the group left I got to stay back with Irene and socialise more with Mike and Wayne – have to mention that this happened by the fire place while we were having a lovely cup of tea! Not to forget – Mike has presented me two book about Welsh cooking  – can't wait to use them at home (but this doesn't mean that I look forward in leaving here :( ) Needless to say we left the farm after midnight and arrived home right before 1 am!



Sunday 7 June 2015

Journal for Friday 22th to Sunday 24th of May

Friday 22th of May
We made the last preparation for our extended weekend in Ffald-y-Brenin – SO VERY EXCITED to get to this place I heard so much of! Ffald-y-Brenin is a beautiful award winning Christian Retreat Centre in the hills by the sea in North Pembrokeshire, Southwest Wales. Situated on a site of remarkable beauty within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, there is an abundance of wildlife, birds and flowers. Woods and waterfalls are on the doorstop. Many beautiful walks are available within the grounds and beyond, through fields, woods and moorland. The Coastal Path leads to secluded bays and coves, whilst spectacular views open up from our hilltop.We left the house around 1 pm and had a long trip ahead of us! I was excited about the trip but not as much about driving (even though driving is a big hobby of mine but not driving on the wrong side of the road!) On the way to the Retreat Centre we stopped to see the Sea! We drove to St. David Sea Cost- the road there was crazy narrow, and I was glad twice, when we reached the final destination – and YES it was all worth it!! Couldn't speak much (and those that know me, know this is a first!) but I was very grateful to God for allowing me to be there!About 7:30 pm we made it to the Christian Center, Ffald-y-Brenin high in the Welsh Hills! We were part of a team of 16 people!! Shortly after we arrived we had dinner (Lasagne and apple/pear crumble) and was looking forward to spending time drawing closer to God!

Saturday 23th of May

Started the day with a lovely view from my bedroom ...words are too poor! After a delicious breakfast it was time for the morning service in the Chapel! Later we went to the sea on Newport Beach! We were in there for a couple of hours - while I got to paddle in the sea, climb on a cliff, collect some shells and have a great lunch surrounded by great people! Upon our return, I helped Irene prepared dinner for our team – we served chicken with sauce, mash potatoes, broccoli, and bread pudding with sultanas! This day we got to meet H, a 25 year old homeless man :( He was camping at this place, and we got to hear his life testimony – we give thanks that God saved Him and here he was ...spending time with us! Tried to encourage him in his walk with God - was very touched by his life story ...and so were the others! But Irene took action and offered to help him and give him a room and board with us! We are waiting to see what the future holds now for him!Had an AWESOME day!


Sunday 24th of May– The Pentacost!

Started this lovely day with a great breakfast, and then off we went for the service in the chapel! As it should, the time spent in there, in reading, singing and praying was uplifting! After the service was over we all had a cup of tea and a cake while we fellowshiped with each other! At 2 pm we met in the prayer room for a teaching time with Pastor Jonathan – oh what he has spoken to all of us! After the teaching time – I took some time alone with God in the prayer room, and from there I went for a two hour walk in the beautiful area we were, while singing and praising God for the beauty He has created for me/us!Dinner was prepared by Pastor Jonathan and was a real authentic Welsh meal – roast beef, mash potatoes, gravy, chesses cauliflower and broccoli, steamed carrots, peas, Yorkshire and pudding - yummy! In the evening we attended the evening service in the Chapel! Just another great day, full of God's presence!

Monday 25th of May
After some amazing time spent in the prayer room, 9:30 am morning service at the Chapel – finished our time in there with one of my favourite songs - 'bind us together'! From there I walked to the cross that was on top of a hill! Stayed there for some time enjoying Gods presence! Around noon we prepared to leave Ffald-y-Brenin – and that was not an easy thing to do! I had a hard time leaving this beautiful place behind me...and I was thinking to myself that if God has made so much beauty for us here on the earth, cannot stop wondering how is heaven gonna look like!? We left the retreat around noon, and had a lovely drive back! We took a different route back and I was able to enjoy other scenery as well! God has been so good to me and I am so very grateful for the blessing of this retreat!On our way back we stopped at Wayne's parents – lovely people, and from there I drove to Brecon to see Irene's mother, Connie!




Thursday 4 June 2015

Journal for Sunday 17th to Thursday 21th of May

Sunday 17th of May
In the morning I attended Ramoth church – there I got to meet the Pastors and quite a few people that support our charity! I thank God for every single one of them! We had to rash out of church for we had to make it to Talybont-Usk Nr Brecon where we had a charity sponsored walk! It was a 7 miles walk down the river canals and we had a group of 9 people! I am so thankful to everyone who took time to come and join us in our sponsored walk and to all those who supported us! And what a beautiful place! I was in awe of how much beauty God has allowed my eyes to see! If only pictures could speak! I have to say that this walk was by far the best exciting thing I have done since I arrived! I'm so happy God allowed me to be here at this moment in time! I have been supported by people in here and was able to raise support for our charity in Romania, and also for Nepal (our Charity has decided to give have of the donations to Nepal due to what happened in there lately). May God bless all those that gave with a happy heart!

Monday 18th of May

Today we started with computer work, followed by a visit in with Connie! Later in the evening we went to the local gym for a stretch! We had about one hour in there and then we went for a drive – I was so NOT looking forward to this day! As much as I love to drive, driving on the wrong side of the road has got me scared somehow :(
But I have got to see that I do not find it hard but rather weird – for I have been used to doing it different! And while out, we went down to see Neil, Irene's oldest son! Had a lovely time with him! And that was just another great day!

Wednesday 20th of May
In the morning 10 am we went to Brecon, and meet up with the Web designer to see what else needed to be done for the website. From there we went to see Connie and later we rushed to a memorial for one of Irene's uncles – after the memorial we attended a tea party and from there we left go attend a service at Ramoth church in Hirwuan. Yan Hadley was the name of the visiting speaker – had a great fellowship and have been again reminded to put my trust in God for all things work for those who believe in him! God is so good to me!


Thursday 21th of May
Today I got to meet Wendy, a lovely lady that helps Irene with the support for Romania! In the afternoon we went out to this place named Fish and Chips for lunch. After lunch we took her with us to see Ema and Mihai, and while there, Irene took Ema out to do some shopping while we stayed at home with Mihai.
Later in the day Wendy, came with us to Hirwuan to see the shoe box operation. While she was at the house with Irene, I and Wayne went to do the cleaning at the church for we were going to be away for the weekend! In the evening we went to an FGB meeting where we heard a speaker named Wynne Goss and his wife sing and speak to us! The evening has began with a tea party – much much food! Had a blessed time worshipping God and getting to know many other people!

Tuesday 2 June 2015

Journal for Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th of May

Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th of May   
Around 3 pm I left Arad, and drove down to Timisoara airport together with my father, my nephew Marc, niece Patricia and Octi. After I said goodbye to my family, I checked in and here I was ready to take off! My flight to London Luton was good and I was able to make some new friends on my way here. I landed in London Luton and had a bit over 3 hours lay over, and later took the National Express coach, change in Heathrow and next was Port Talbot. I made to Port Talbot 27 minutes earlier – and I gotta say that my heart stooped for a minute after getting out of the coach and realising that it was 3:55 am, and I was alone in a bus station! Immediately I started praying Gods protection over me, and I have not even finished praying that I saw a car pulling in – YES there they were - Irene and Wayne! There have arrived 20 minutes earlier – praise God!!! The 50 minutes trip to their home was not enough to finish our talks and it was past 7 am when we went to bed :) Three hours later had a lovely breakfast cooked by Wayne, and off we go ...and what is best for getting to know the culture of a country you come to, than to attend a funeral!!? This being said I can move on to the Tea Party afterwards – of my how much food I was introduced to, and of course I was introduced to the English tea! Soon after the Tea Party I went to see Connie, Irene's mother! I have heard much of her and was so happy that I had this opportunity to get to know her! She is such a happy person and I love spending time with her! During my stay here Connie will turn 90, and I will be part of her birthday party – so excited!!!

Friday 15th of May
Friday morning I was again welcomed into the kitchen to a lovely breakfast cooked by Wayne – what a great cook! Soon after I went and did some work with Irene on the computer getting ready document for the meeting to follow! Later we prepare dinner and made some welsh cakes to take with us in the evening and have for the next morning meeting! In the afternoon Christine Woods, a trustee of the charity arrived all the way from Norwich in Norfolk to be with us for the weekend! In the evening we had a Charity meeting and there I had the pleasure to meet Ema and Mihai, a wonderful Romanian couple that lives in Merthyr Tydfil and supports Irene in her ministry!

Saturday 16th of May
We started the day with the AGM (annual general meeting) at the Library in Hirwaun, where we have looked back over the year that has passed and also got to vote in 2 new trustees! After the meeting finished, we went out for lunch at Fish and Chip Shop, the most famous restaurant in Hirwaun! I am not a fish lover but gotta say that this was great – I could do it again any day! After this beautiful lunch, we went to see the 'shoe boxes' ministry at the house in Hirwaun – oh man was I amazed at the work that goes on behind the curtain! Irene and Wayne have done so much work and have put themselves into this ministry 100%, not to mention their house and cars that are constantly full of stuff to go to Romania! Asking God to richly bless them and their servants hearts – and raise our people to support them as this is SO MUCH WORK! On our way back we call in to see Connie!

Hello Wales!

So, I made it to Wales! A new adventure begins for me, and I am so looking forward to all God has in store for me. I will try to summarise 'everything' that is happening to me in Irene's blog (and have at least one 'photo of the day') upon her request! Please keep in mind I am not much of a writer and my English is not perfect!Before I go further I must say that I never thought I would be in Wales at this time! It is so true what the Gospel says 'We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps!' Proverbs 16:9.
God has been so good to me and He has opened the door for me to come here for 1 month, helping with Reaching Romania Charity and enjoying the beauty of this country!! I have so much to be thankful for!!!