This Sunday morning Carolina Free Baptist gave us an opportunity to come and share with their congregation about the work the LORD is doing in Romania.
We were able to tell about some things we were involved in with the ministry and what they are about and some future plans the ministry has.
It was so fun and a bit emotional for us to share. What we hope to do is make others more aware and try and raise more money for Building 4 the Future in Romania.
Building 4 the future means building a church for a gypsy village, possibly a building for them to work in so they can support themselves, a building for an after school program in Rontau (another gypsy village), finishing up the house at Matthew's Place and so much more!!!
We get really excited about all of this and want to help so badly.
Would you consider becoming a partner with Belief in Motion?
Would you consider sacrificing going out to eat once a month so that you can give $20 a month to help Build for the Future?
If so, contact me or go to www.beliefinmotion.org to sign up.
These building projects are necessary for more ministry to take place and to be more effective. We believe so much in what this ministry is doing and that they are doing what GOD has told them to do. Please prayerfully consider being a part too!!
Here is a video we made that is a glimpse of our time in Romania.
Enjoy!
Pray!
Partner!
Put your belief in motion!
Thank you Carolina for allowing us to share our hearts and the work going on in Romania! Thank you for the money you raised for Building 4 the Future!! :)
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Answer to Prayer
Friday before last was my last day working at the abandoned baby hospital. Between the two baby hospital buildings there are about 10 babies In the building I work in there were only four, but more right next door in the other building. I love going to the baby hospital, but I hate that these kinds of hospitals even exist.
I have so many unforgettable moments from working here. I will never forget seeing diaper rashes so bad that skin is peeling off of their bottoms all the way up to their belly buttons.
I will never forget the stinch of the old abandoned baby room.
I will never forget all the throw up I have worn because babies ate too fast; gulping down formula way too fast because nurses clipped the tops of nipples so they don't have to spend too much time feeding these little ones.
I will never forget praying over the cribs of these little babies pleading that the Lord would rescue them from their bleak future and do something I can't imagine in their lives.
I will never ever forget the sweet smiles and laughs from so many infants. It is such a gift to be able to spend days just holding, singing and loving on them. No one else does this for them and I never wanted to miss a Friday!
I will never ever ever forget little Cassandra who I fell in love with in late March. So much that we wanted to adopt her and make her part of our family. If only adoption were open! Urgh!!
Well a few weeks before I left Romania Cassandra's baby brother, Bogdan, who is a few months old was abandoned as well. It was love at first sight for me! He has the same big beautiful brown eyes as Cassandra. Yes, I wanted to adopt him too. I thought our family would be complete with this sister/brother set. Maybe one day?? ;)
Well, I have lots of answer to prayer concerning little Cassandra. If you remember she had a cleft palate and needed several surgeries. She is almost two (in Sept.) and she had been in the abandoned baby hospital her entire life! She was just stuck in a crib alone all day everyday. Well, shortly after we started working there she had two surgeries. The first to fix the outside of her mouth and the second to begin working on the inside. She still needs more surgeries over time, but so happy that there has been a start!!
Also, after the surgery Cassandra needed 24 hour care. A lady named Janny lives right near the hospital on a huge farm. She is from Holland and is just a wonderful woman. She took Cassandra in taking care of her and loving on her. She would not take Cassandra back to the abandoned baby hospital, but instead took her into her home. She has no plan of taking her back there and will keep her until they find her a good home or until who knows when. And she is okay with that.
HUGE. ANSWER. TO. PRAYER.
When we realized the Lord was leading back to the States and not to remain in Romania long term, she was one of my first concerns. What would happen with her? Would she just stay in that crib and smelly room?
So I prayed. God answered. She is in a wonderful home. She is walking almost on her own. She is trying to babble, but it's hard when she has a huge canal inside her mouth. She is being loved on. She has toys to play with.
I was able to go see her before I left Romania. Janny let me come to her house to visit her and take her some birthday gifts and goodies. There was a moment that I know God made happen.
As I was about to leave I had a little chat with Cassandra and told her it was time for me to go now. Immediately she throws her arms around my neck and brings her cheek up against mine and just lays there holding me for about an entire minute!
Teary eyes.
Full heart.
I almost put her in my car and tried smuggling her out of the country. I had to resist the urge. It was just a sweet moment for me and I was grateful for the Lord taking her out of a pit and putting her feet in a better place physically. I'm excited for her future and I continue to pray for her and her brother Bogdan. Hoping they are reunited soon.
I have so many unforgettable moments from working here. I will never forget seeing diaper rashes so bad that skin is peeling off of their bottoms all the way up to their belly buttons.
I will never forget the stinch of the old abandoned baby room.
I will never forget all the throw up I have worn because babies ate too fast; gulping down formula way too fast because nurses clipped the tops of nipples so they don't have to spend too much time feeding these little ones.
I will never forget praying over the cribs of these little babies pleading that the Lord would rescue them from their bleak future and do something I can't imagine in their lives.
I will never ever forget the sweet smiles and laughs from so many infants. It is such a gift to be able to spend days just holding, singing and loving on them. No one else does this for them and I never wanted to miss a Friday!
I will never ever ever forget little Cassandra who I fell in love with in late March. So much that we wanted to adopt her and make her part of our family. If only adoption were open! Urgh!!
Well a few weeks before I left Romania Cassandra's baby brother, Bogdan, who is a few months old was abandoned as well. It was love at first sight for me! He has the same big beautiful brown eyes as Cassandra. Yes, I wanted to adopt him too. I thought our family would be complete with this sister/brother set. Maybe one day?? ;)
Well, I have lots of answer to prayer concerning little Cassandra. If you remember she had a cleft palate and needed several surgeries. She is almost two (in Sept.) and she had been in the abandoned baby hospital her entire life! She was just stuck in a crib alone all day everyday. Well, shortly after we started working there she had two surgeries. The first to fix the outside of her mouth and the second to begin working on the inside. She still needs more surgeries over time, but so happy that there has been a start!!
Also, after the surgery Cassandra needed 24 hour care. A lady named Janny lives right near the hospital on a huge farm. She is from Holland and is just a wonderful woman. She took Cassandra in taking care of her and loving on her. She would not take Cassandra back to the abandoned baby hospital, but instead took her into her home. She has no plan of taking her back there and will keep her until they find her a good home or until who knows when. And she is okay with that.
HUGE. ANSWER. TO. PRAYER.
When we realized the Lord was leading back to the States and not to remain in Romania long term, she was one of my first concerns. What would happen with her? Would she just stay in that crib and smelly room?
So I prayed. God answered. She is in a wonderful home. She is walking almost on her own. She is trying to babble, but it's hard when she has a huge canal inside her mouth. She is being loved on. She has toys to play with.
I was able to go see her before I left Romania. Janny let me come to her house to visit her and take her some birthday gifts and goodies. There was a moment that I know God made happen.
As I was about to leave I had a little chat with Cassandra and told her it was time for me to go now. Immediately she throws her arms around my neck and brings her cheek up against mine and just lays there holding me for about an entire minute!
Teary eyes.
Full heart.
I almost put her in my car and tried smuggling her out of the country. I had to resist the urge. It was just a sweet moment for me and I was grateful for the Lord taking her out of a pit and putting her feet in a better place physically. I'm excited for her future and I continue to pray for her and her brother Bogdan. Hoping they are reunited soon.
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