It’s the Mustard Blog …
Cause I’m catching you up! Relish in it. You mayo-naise like this post. Or not.
Since my last post there have been changes galore. We were informed towards the end of our last month that we wouldn’t be going to Ukraine. So now, here I am in Bucharest, Romania living with the whole squad. Teams are undergoing significant changes at the moment, and the past week has been filled with some tough goodbyes. Also, the strep monster has decided to attack my throat. Silly monster.
On Monday, we left our friends (furry and human) in Viile Tecii. We had a pizza-party with families from around the village. These goodbyes were the hardest goodbyes on the race yet. Here are some pictures from the end of our time there:
We are now living in a beeeeautiful place called Casa Shalom. Our whole squad is spread out amongst a rather swanky building complete with a gym and wireless internet. Luxuries we have not had in a few months! We have been spending our days helping out with a kids camp here – teaching English, arts and crafts, sports and songs.
When we first arrived to Casa Shalom we had the ambitious task of arranging hundreds of boxes in donations. Later, these donations will be sold to support the ministry here. Needless to say – fashion shows were necessary. I am now the proud owner of a Goodyear jumpsuit.
I-Squad is currently looking a lot different than it was a week ago. Teams are undergoing reconstruction, leadership positions are changing, and we are now three members smaller. Rachel Richard has decided to return to Nicaragua. During her time there she fell in love with the children and the country, and she will be staying there until at least May. We also said two sad goodbyes to Taylor Griffith and NEON member Megan Johns. Taylor has returned to Georgia and Megan has headed to South Africa. Please keep these three in your thoughts and prayers. And guys – know that you are being missed. Big time.
Ben – This picture shows how much I adore thee. I love you. Love, Robert 🙂
When I checked my support account the other day I was happy to learn that I have now received a total of $12,230 in donations. This is AMAZING. I am still in need of $1,570 to be fully funded. To those who have supported me – I love you and I could never thank you enough. You are fabulous!!
Much love back to the homeland – I am missing you guys a lot! Love you mucho.
You are now caught up to speed. Vroooom.
