I helped out with another short camp this week! It was only 3 days, and was for children in a village an hour away from Chisinau. It was the first camp that I ever participated in that Moldovans coordinated, and they did a great job. We set up camp at this really pretty park, and had music, skits, games, crafts and lunch. The highlight of the week was meeting a 13 year old boy who was in my group. His name is Igor, one of the many Igors that I have grown to love in Moldova. He is a very small boy for his age, and has a physical disability. His legs are bent and turned in, and he is has trouble walking. He is able to get around really well considering his problem. He is a very sweet boy who smiles a lot. He reached out to me the first day, and would joke around with me by saying "Ingrid" and looking away like he didn't say anything. I sat next to him, and we played thumb wars, the hand slapping games, and "Double Double". He would put his head on my shoulder and hug me. He was so sweet and bright!
I continued teaching English, Computer, and life skills this week. The girls are picking up English really quickly! I went on a walk with two of the girls for about 30-40 minutes, and we talked the whole time with the English and Romanian that we both knew! It was pretty amazing that we could do that! They all have their own email addresses now, and are very excited.
Natalia moved in last night! She is the girl who was severely burned as a baby, and is deformed. She seems to be adjusting really well. The girls said that they were up really late talking with her! They seem to get along great. Please pray that things will continue to go well with the girls. She actually knows quite a bit of English, and we have had some great conversations!
Two of the girls are at a summer camp, and will be back Monday. Please pray for a safe return.
I have been having a lot of fun this week, because a girl from America has been here with me. Her name is Brooke and she lived in Moldova this past winter. We hit it off right away, and its nice to have another Ameican to vent to. Also, I have been really blessed by spending time with another girl, Irina. She is from Moldova, but lived in the states for a year. She has a job waiting for her in America, but she is having visa issues. Please pray that she is able to come back to America.
The elections happened this week, and the communists lost!!! Praise God!!! Please pray that their won't be any discprepency about the results, and that their won't be any protests.
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Ingrid,
ReplyDeleteMy church is planning a trip to Moldova next summer in June. I cannot express how helpful your blog has been. In 2008, I spent some time with the former GRace HOuse Girls. Thanks to you, I can see that the new girls are settling in, and I am learning more information about them. Some of my church members would like to write letters to the girls, and I can see that they have email accounts, this is great! I also spent time at a summer camp in Chisinau (2005), and in Falesti (2007). I am really looking forward to coming back over there to work with the children and youth of Moldova. I think I know Irina. She was one of our translators in 2008. I will pray for her visa, I will continue to pray for you and all of your work as well. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Toni Hill-Kennedy
Sounds like you continue to have a varied schedule, which is nice, since nothing can get boring. I’m glad you are beginning to see fruits of your labors, especially in the girls picking-up some English. It’s wonderful that the girls are getting along so well and really accepting Natalia. :)
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to bless your efforts in the remaining weeks in Moldova!
We look forward to hearing even more details when you return to the States.