October Teams Final Post

I first want to thank each of you for reading this blog during the last 10 days. I hope it inspired each of you while bringing those of you who have loved ones in Romania comfort. The last full day of ministry went very well. The team spent time with the little ones at the Point of Hope Center in the morning while finishing up the painting project and the floor in the classroom. The team then enjoyed a great lunch of sarmale (cabbage rolls) followed by visiting 2 homes of children in the Center. This was a very moving experience for the team members. The first home was a family of nine children and two parents living in a 1 room 7' x 12' apartment. The family was cracking walnuts for a local company for 20 lei (lei is the Romanian currency which has the value of 3 lei equaling 1 US dollar) for 7 dollars per bushel. The entire family was doing this and walnut shells littered the floor. The conditions were a very sad sight but it was nice seeing the family earning some money.

The team then went to the Buckner Group home to do some "girly" things followed by a trip to an Emergency Center where children are left for emergency care. The team ministered to the 13 children ranging from 2 to 14 years of age by playing games with them. The team finished the night by enjoying a dinner attended by the entire Fundatia Buckner staff and team.

The final two days of the trip will include sightseeing and driving back to southern Romania to get ready to depart on Sunday morning. I am hoping to make one more picture posting tonight to recap the final three days of ministry.

The biggest thing the team would like to communicate to you is the need for Another Child Foundation to gain sponsors for these precious children. Currently, we have eight children in need of sponsorship. The process of becoming a sponsor is very quick and easy. Just let our Missions office know that you have interest in becoming an answered prayer for one of our children. The phone # for the Missions office is (815) 303-1725 and the email address is director@anotherchild.org

Thanks for your support!