Simply Living

We received all but ONE of our bags! Having to go several days without our luggage was a blessing in disguise..I had no idea how thankful I would be for something as simple as a clean pair of socks. renovations on Casa Rene (Livada's new housing facility) are coming along slowly but surely. The portion of the house where the Interns are living is finished but we only have the bare essentials. Bunk beds, a kitchen table, shower curtains, refrigerator and a coffee pot. It's been incredible to see that YES, life goes on without a couch, chairs to sit in, or anything else that relates to living comfortably. 

Us having coffee our first morning here

Yesterday we took our first trip to one of the near by Gypsy villages, called Ogra. Many of the kids who will be coming to Livada's day camp will be from Ogra. When we pulled up in our vans we had an entourage of children waiting for us! It took them no time at all to each grab one of our hands and pull us towards the village. We were able to see their home as we walked with them through the dusty streets. The next few hours we spent there were occupied with playing soccer, learning their favorite games, and laughing with them at our incompetency with the Romanian language. It was such a joy to be with them and learn about their lives.

(In Ogra)

This is Isabella! She couldn't be more precious. (In Ogra)

We were also able to go meet the 21 kids (several are siblings) who live year round in Livada's private group homes. They were hilarious. Over the course of the summer we will be spending time with them several times a week. I'm excited to see how those relationships develop!