Don’t we look good!
Well, I am now in Bucharest, Romania staying at a place called Casa Shalom (“House of Peace”). It is a home that was founded by a woman by the name of Becky. This home was built for orphans and gave these children a sense of belonging and it was a place for children to grow in the love of Jesus.
Becky has 30 years under her belt following God’s call for her life. She has amazing stories and she has been quit the inspiration to me and my teammates as she tells of how it all started. If you would like to know more about Becky and Casa Shalom, please visit http://www.misslink.org/casa/
Our first week with Becky was a busy one setting up for a flea market. On the property of Casa Shalom, there are two freight cars filled with donated clothes, home items, furniture, toys, and much more. Our job was to take the boxes from the freight car and bring them to the respected area to be put on display.
Another job we had to get ready for the flea market was to sort through the boxes. Clothes would be separated into children’s, women’s, men’s, and sorted by pants and shirt. Shoes would just go into a pile in the back for the time being. As we sorted through things, of course we were on the look out for things that we would wear or things that were picture worthy. And of course we also tried to make the most riduculous outfits out of the pieces we could find.
On Thursday, we begin to set things up outside. And we were in charge of setting up the shoes, which meant that we had to find the shoes that belonged together to make pairs. It is not as bad as it seems sorting through about 20 boxes of shoes in all shapes and colors.
Becky’s yard soon turns into a giant yard sale. Bikes begin to be lined up, furniture is making it way out, and so much other stuff waiting to be sold and to find a new home.
Inside the shed, there are piles and piles of clothes.
Inside the church is all of the toys and linens.
Friday and Saturday were both good days. The sale brought in somewhere around $6,000. God definately provided for Casa Shalom just as He always has and always will. Below are some pictures from the sale.
