This month has been super crazy — different ministries + contact communication issues + mini-vacation to Austria and Hungary + preparing for the end of the World Race + life in general = a verrry interesting month for us. Here are a few highlights:
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We met some AMAZING Americans here — I could never thank Dawn, Karen, Scott + Carolyn, Dwight + Melissa enough for all of their love & kindness shown to us this month.
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During our day program, I did the missionary talk twice. The first time, a kid asked me what my zodiac sign was. The second time, I was told that I look like Lady Gaga…apparently I am not the best missionary?
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Some Romanians, like my former teammate, Sarah, need cue cards when they talk … they should read “Not angry, just passionate!”
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It’s not uncommon for any of my teammates + me to walk 4 miles [round trip] to get ice cream from McDonald’s.
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I LOVE Romanian history!
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Romania has Dr. Pepper!
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The croissant was invented in Romania.
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The mention of taco salad [and the fact that I ate it twice this month] made me cry — tears of joy, of course.
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The World Race is really almost over…
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One of our many bathrooms became a hiding place / skype room for our team. We were shameless.
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Apparently the weather is just as pregnant as I am. July 1st was the coldest day I have experienced since winter ’10, and the rest of the month I have sweat like crazy.
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Oil-based paint does NOT come off hands easily. I didn't realize this until AFTER I attempted to clean my paint brush — which actually painted both of my hands blue. While thinking out loud saying, "I'm an idiot," our Romanian grandma smiled, shook her head, and said, "America, America…"
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Our Romanian grandpa is one of the cutest men in the world.
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A weekend get-away to Austria & Hungary is definitely possible. 🙂
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While setting up a camp one day, I felt completely at home… I miss Prairie States!
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I absolutely love when a child speaks to me in his/her language & I cannot understand a word he/she is saying. & I just smile & nod as if I am taking in every single word…
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As pretty as the Romanian language is, I found myself missing the sound of Russian.
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7 Romanian children singing praise & worship songs on the way to a village “mission trip” is one of the most beautiful things I have experienced this year.
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Eastern Europe has emus! — well, at their zoos, at least.
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Speaking of zoos … animals such as goats, house cats, and guinea pigs are featured at the one in Timisoara.
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The hills are alive…..with the sound of music. + Vienna, Austria is pretty amazing. + the apple strudel is phenomenal.
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Budapest is also a wonderful city. + Carmen, Bethany, & I went to a classical music [stringed instruments] concert while there. Sooo cool.
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Barbeques are amazing
Next Stop: 'MERICA!
Favorite Asian Country: Thailand
Favorite African Country: Rwanda
Favorite European Country: Ukraine
*** Annnnnd… Please enjoy our Romanian Cribs Video! ***
