Maria Maria

Precious, Loved 

Destined to meet on a dusty road in Romania

With smiles that warm the heart

and abundant sloppy wet kisses

With joy and love

God met you where you were

God met me where I was

As he showered you with love and grace through me

Maria Maria

He used your embrace to remind me of his

As prayers were sent up and I walked away from your embrace

Heaven rained down

literally

An answer to a prayer spoken 30 seconds prior

I walked away content in his embrace

Heart humbled by his love

Smiling with joy

knowing the rain was him showing you who he really is

knowing the rain was him refreshing my heart

a heart exhausted

This is Vicka with her hipster glasses. I was not able to get a picture of my two beautiful Maria's. However, all the old ladies in Romania are equally as precious and loved. Maria's embrace, smile, glow, and sloppy wet kisses all make up by far one of my favorite moments of the race. Who knew God would use me to love on 2 orthodox women, and in return use those same women to love on me.