Our big event of the summer was a summer camp for some of the kids from the Roma colony of Mintia. These kids are often not allowed to leave their area, and even if they could, they don't have a mode of transportation. Hence, we organized a week of activities for them to enjoy with...
At the close of our Saturday dinner, which was also the evening our newest member, Liliana, arrived with her friend to join us, something special happened. As Liliana’s friend prepared to leave, he stood, paused, and quietly looked around at each of us in our beautiful Brooklyn home. With a heart clearly moved, he said,...
In April, we had the privilege of visiting her. As parents, we wanted to understand the essence of the call to presence that the Lord had entrusted to her. The missionaries were wonderful women from around the globe, dedicated to bringing Christ’s grace and peace to their community through their service. Although there was a...
About six or seven doors down from our house lives a Roma family with three children. They spend about half of their time here in Deva, mostly for breaks from school, and the other half in France where their father works. The youngest, Parker (age 6), was our first point of contact. He made quite the...
About a week ago, I had the blessing of visiting Con-solatio for my re-entry weekend. I was filled with joy to be there and to witness all the smiling faces brimming with love. It was truly a gift to reconnect with fellow volunteers who returned and those embarking on this life-giving mission. The breathtaking simplicity...