Day 5 VBS!

Buna everyone!!!
It is my turn to give you all an update on what's been happening :) Yesterday was our 4th day of VBS and after a pretty discouraging Sunday evening, we recognized that as we continued to pour out love on these kids we might just need to show a little tough love at times. We took some time to restructure our program and plan for what might come. Like always it was fantastic to see the kids smiling faces ready and waiting for us at the gate :) I love to hear them call out our names and brighten right up when they see a familiar face! And when it came to showing some tough love, it was a blessing to see them receive it so well and hopefully they understand that we desire the very best for them. One particular moment that really blessed me was when two of the older boys acted so respectfully and responsibly during our craft. They quitely followed the instructions, helped one another out and politely asked for help. I think we were all encouraged by how VBS turned out. That afternoon we had the opportunity to relax and just spend our time whatever way we pleased :) Some of us spent time prepping while others took a nap or had a water fight! That evening we spent some time in prayers of thanksgiving but also praying on behalf of the people of Momaia. This time as a team before the Lord was really neat. And since we had to say good bye to Frank and Rita this morning we spent some time encouraging them. They both played such a vital role as a part of our team and we truly missed them today. Their hearts for the gypsy people and missions in general is so exciting. We were richly blessed by them :) So that is what our Monday looked like. The Lord has just so richly blessed our team and I hope you all may be encouraged by the way the Lord is working here in Romania. It is evident that the Lord has His hand on the village of Momaia. We hope you all are doing well!!!
Lots of Love,
~Courtney (Wookie ... lol)

 A Romanian Home.