Hey guys! I'm so excited to share another update with you all. So yesterday I returned to Bucharest after spending two and a half days at camp. This weekend I'll be going to the Ruth School again, visiting the apartments and the orphanage, and leaving for camp Monday. That will be my last trip up before heading there on the 23rd (or so) for the first week of camp, which starts on the 27th. Time's passing so fast!
When we arrived at camp Monday, it was a mess. There had been so much rain in the county that several people died and floods were everywhere. There was a lot of mud all over camp, so that became one of our first projects.
When we arrived at camp Monday, it was a mess. There had been so much rain in the county that several people died and floods were everywhere. There was a lot of mud all over camp, so that became one of our first projects.
Cami, Ruth, Ellie, and I starting the drive to camp.
Shoveling mud and debris and dumping it (I'm in the back with the wheelbarrow).
On Monday we also built an example bunk for the 8 others we eventually made Tuesday and Wednesday. Making bunks means a growing camp!!
Tuesday we made some decorations for camp (jungle theme, remember), built a wall, cleaned carpets, rescued one of the Mather's cats that went at least 50ft up a tree and couldn't get down, moved a ton of lumber around for the bunks and other projects, and helped Steve Mather with a plumbing project. And probably other small jobs that I can't really remember. ;)
The wall that Ruth and Steve put up in cabin 7.
The main room of cabin 7, which is currently a workshop but eventually will be a staff kitchen/living space. The view is gorgeous!
5 of the 9 bunks we (Me, Steve, Ruth) made, stacked by me and Ruth.
Carpets during the cleaning process.
Rescue Attempt Plan 3 of 5.
Ruth and I making leaves for the vines that will decorate camp.
Sunshine as we left Wednesday.
Camp from the bottom of the hill, for those of you who haven't seen it lately.
Thursday (today) we ran a bunch of errands pertaining to my visa paperwork and other things Cami has on her plate right now (which is a lot too). I am happy to report that I have about half the papers needed for my visa! This process is long and complicated but is on track to be finished in the next week and a half. :)
Waiting VERY patiently for the people to give us a complete list of what I need. ;)
A very stalker-y picture of the notary at her office, where we got a contract de comandat (rental agreement).
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Praises:
-Camp is cleaned up and no permanent flood damage was done.
-Visa paperwork: progress is made!
Requests:
-Visit to the Ruth School tomorrow.
-Visit to the apartments and orphanage this weekend.
-Continued visa paperwork progress.
-Efficient camp preparations.
-Cami: she is extremely swamped with paperwork and very busy.
Maria
Still praying for you! Love you.
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DeleteThanks for the update. Not much time to comment - Avery is with me. :-) Love you and praying for the request.
ReplyDeleteLove you too! Have fun with Avery. :)
DeleteWhat a difference a sunny day makes....compared to the rainy mess Steve posted on Facebook a couple of days ago.
ReplyDeleteI know right!
DeleteGreat progress! The camp looks awesome, can't wait to see pics of the decorations up! Miss, love, and praying for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! Miss and love you guys too!
DeleteWhat an incredible job you girls are doing! Will be praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! :)
DeleteThanks for the pictures Maria!! Looks like camp survived the storm!! It's awesome to see all that is going on in RO!!
ReplyDeleteAlways happy to post pictures. :) Thank you!
DeleteOh loved seeing pics of camp and you!!! You can get a lot done in a day!!! Praying and Praising Gid for you!
ReplyDeleteAw thank you! Miss you guys. :)
DeleteGteat pictures of the camp. May you continue to the visain order. You and everyone is in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteGteat pictures of the camp. May you continue to the visain order. You and everyone is in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteJust getting this report after a busy weekend. So glad things are going well. Loved the pictures of camp and am quite impressed with your building skills. I already knew about your work ethic so that was no surprise! I'll be praying for your trips to the school and apartments and especially Cami!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :)
DeleteSo glad that I found your blog!! I enjoyed reading your updates and can't wait for more! ;) I miss you and I'm praying for you, God is doing great things!
ReplyDeleteAw Breanne!! I miss you too! Thank you for reading and praying :)
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