Contact at last!

I can only apologise for such delays in communication.  Since our return to Wales at the end of December there have been so many things that have needed my attention - there simply has not been enough hours in the day.  January was a time for family following the death of my former husband who remained a close friend.  5 weeks in February/March were taken up with my working for my former employer as part of my 5 year career break conditions which ended in April.  I give thanks that this part of my life is now behind me and I can concentrate fully on what the Lord has "called" me to do here and in Romania.

Something I have not shared is that in November a central heating pipe fractured in the kitchen of my former home in Sennybridge, which has been let since May 2005.  There was no negligence on my part and  we responded very quickly in cleaning up the spillage, however the kerosene penetrated into the foundation of the house and affected the neighbouring property.  After 5 months of working closely with many agencies plus2 insurance companies and contractors there is still much to be resolved.  As owner of the property where the spillage occurred I am responsible for ensuring that the whole matter is bought to a satisfatory conclusion.  This serious problem is extremely time consuming and has meant that I have been unable to devote as much time to other matters as I would like.  At present it is also preventing me from booking my next trip to Romania.  It is likely to go on for many months yet - I am dealing with the issues one day at a time and would appreciate your prayers.

Wayne has been extremely busy for around 6 months finishing off structural work at a house his parents own in the Rhondda valley.  I somehow managed to find time to help  with the decoration prior to it being put up for sale.

We have continued with our church ministry work and have managed to do our fortnightly table top sales at Glynneath Town Hall to raise funds.  My good friend Kay has also helped me get started on sorting items ready for the Shoebox Appeal this year.  I have also been out shopping for additional items.  Join with me in giving thanks to our good friend, Sheila who to date has beautifully covered  over 400 boxes ready for filling.  She is such a blessing to us.

Enjoying the family

Our family is important to us and I just want to share with you  a few recent pictures which we treasure.
 

  Our beautiful grandson Dylan with his proud mum on his 1st Birthday

 Our other much loved grandson, Morgan will be 3 in October

Me with Caroline, Neil and Wayne enjoying some family time over the Easter Weekend with the snow topped Brecon Beacons in the backround

Easter Blessings

With the shops full of Easter bunnies, chicks, bonnets and chocolate eggs let us reflect on the true reason for the season.  Jesus Christ came to teach us how to live and he chose to endure a horrendous death on the Cross as a sacrifice for all our sins.  He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords who rose triumphant over death to give us New Life. 

Join with us in a celebration of His Victory, His Sacrifice, His Grace and His Love.

Christmas Appeals 2010

Preparations are already underway for the above Appeals and we need your support. This year we are aiming to supply 450 children's shoe box gifts, 150 presents for patients at a mental hospital and 35 gifts for elderly people on the Widow's Mite Project.  Help us put a smiles on many faces this Christmas.  We collate shoe box gifts and also make up presents from January to October each year in readiness for early transportation to Romania.

Our good friend, Sheila has been busy covering boxes so please contact me if you want the joy of filling one yourself.  However, if you feel it on your heart to support in another way, then we would be glad to receive any of the following items enabling us to make up gifts at Ramoth Christian Centre:

Toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap. other small/medium toiletries, face clothes or sponges, handkerchiefs/paper tissues, brushes/combs, small mirrors, manicure and pedicure sets, nailbrushes, disposable razors, hairbands, slides etc, key rings, wallets, purses, notebooks, colouring books, stationery, pencil cases, calculators, maths sets, coloured paper and stickers, toys (incl. rattles), cards and board games, soft toys and dolls, games, puzzles, crafts, novelty toys, balloons, hats, scarves (woolen and silk), gloves, underwear, socks, tights, slippers, small clothing items, baby bottles and feeding mugs, toddler bowls, cutlery, dummies, bibs, disposable nappies, watches, small clocks, torches, jewellery.

We value your support.

I'm back!!

Yes I'm back on air!!  I apologise for the lack of contact due to a variety of reasons.  Thanks to our good friend Ray my main PC is up and running again.  I spent most of 5 weeks from mid February working 3 days per week for my old employer, Powys County Council.   Even though it was nice to be back among former colleagues and friends I am pleased that this commitment is behind me so that I can concentrate on the charity and church work which is so dear to my heart.  I have continued to run the Little Lambs Mother Toddler Group on a Monday which is thriving.

In between helping with Church ministries and doing fund raising Table Top Sales, Wayne has been very busy renovating a property his parents want to sell in the Rhondda which has been a long term commitment.  I have been helping with the painting this past few weeks and we give thanks that works are drawing to a close.

I hope by now you have all  had the opportunity of reading our latest newsletter and Easter Greeting.  You can obtain up to date reports on the ministries in Romania by accessing Pastor Jackie's blog via this website.  My next Mission Trip will hopefully be in May.  

Our good friends at St. Mary's Church

We are back into the swing of fund raising with our table top sales.  Here is Wayne hard at work selling our goods, most of which were donated by generous friends.  I did my bit setting up the stall!!  I have been doing battle with my main computer which suddenly developed problems 2 weeks ago.  It is currently in bits at our good friend, Ray's home - we pray it is nothing serious because I am so reliant on it.  In the meantime I am using the laptop Wayne bought me on the sales.  It is proving very useful, especially when I have to stop over at my mam's.  I have written the latest newsletter and it should be printed late next week.

We give thanks for our good lady friends from Wayne's old church - St. Margaret's in Seven Sisters.  They recently donated lots of useful  items to the Charity and it was blessing to meet up with them again.  Tonght we have been at the Church Youth Club and tomorrow we are travelling up  Burton on Trent to celebrate the 1st Birthday of our lovey Grandson, Dylan. 

Getting back into routine

My family life is precious to me and it has been important to take time out to support my 3 children prior to and following the death of their dad.

After a few computer problems I have at last made a start on my charity administration backlog but there is still much outstanding - please be patient with me.  We are also busy with our ministry work back at the Church.  I have taken on the leadership of the "Little Lambs" Mother and Toddler Group and am so grateful to husband Wayne and our good friend Debbie for their help and support.  We continue to serve as part of the Almond Tree team, a ministry for the elderly where we recently gave a presentation on our Christmas Mission Trip.Whenever possible we also support  the Friday night Youth Club. 

Today we did our first fundraising event of the New Year with a table top sale at Glynneath Town Hall.