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Two Rules As was mentioned in a previous post, Andy Raatz shared with us that the number one rule of a missionary is: When a bathroom is available, use it, because you don’t know when the next time will be. Rule #2 states: Be Flexible. Today we used both rules to the max. We woke […]
Read MoreProgress is Happening Today was another productive day for our Moldova Missions Team. The day started with another Moldovan delicious breakfast. We had a meeting amongst ourselves last night before we went to bed. We decided to get up a half hour earlier so we can start working a half hour earlier; and to leave […]
Read MoreA Good day of Work Today was a good work day. It started with a great devotional time led by Jim S. We ate some good breakfast and off to work we went. We worked on the church at Orhei. We knew our routine from working there on Saturday; and we were able to get […]
Read MoreA Worshipful Sunday This morning our team went to a small church in Bubieci. This small church is out growing the small building they currently use; so the service was outside. All of the pews were placed down a sloping driveway. In addition to that, the building is being sold and they may have to […]
Read MoreThe Food, The Food, The Food! Today was our first day on the job. We woke bright and early at 7:00. The day was cool and overcast, but pleasant, and once we got working, the jackets came off. With blurry eyes, because of jet lag, we wandered down to the dining room to be greeted […]
Read MoreA Lost Day, Found Luggage, and Moldova I mentioned on yesterdays post that our first day really ended somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. I have not gone to bed yet since we left Helena, and we will be on our third day when I finally wake up. Our second day was kind […]
Read MoreEn Route to Moldova… We spent our entire first day flying to Moldova. The first day officially ended somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean. The day started out a bit rocky, but the Lord always proves faithful. We were registering at the desk at the Airport in Helena when we were informed that most of our […]
Read MoreWhat does Birthday, Volley Ball, and Moldova have in common? This was a busy week end. We celebrated Ana’s 12th birthday. Ana invited some friends to stay over night. It was a fun time. Desire’ had a Volley Ball tournament this week end also. The Clancy Cougars “red team” came in first place. Congrats! Carol […]
Read MoreYesterday, Carol and I had the last of our shots before our Missions Trip to Moldova. Many of the incidental items are done, and we are wrapping up our preparations. We haven’t actually started packing, and we are not sure how all the stuff we plan on bringing will fit into our suitcases. Our last […]
Read MoreCarol and I are continuing to prepare for our missions trip to Moldova. Yesterday, we went and purchased many small necessary items for our trip. Little things like: mints journals antibacterial hand soap pain reliever antihistamine antacids cough drops anti diarrheal camera batteries power plug converter knee pads work gloves sewing kit power strip etc, […]
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