Apr. 9, 2009 - Walking the Streets of Romania
ROMANIA!!!! Being a missionary was the best thing to ever did. I loved it with all my heart. I lived there for so long that my friends there almost seemed to be blood related. I inhaled every moment of joy and adventure in Romania. God was always there in the bad and good times.
I can remember to this day walking on the streets of Romania. First I would grip the hard and cold metal knob that was on the door that led outside. I then shut the door behind me breathing in the summer air and then started down the following steps. I trotted towards the gate which had another door and on the other side of the gate was our street. After I exited the courtyard, I turned to lock the gate’s door. My eye then shifted to the right seeing that a few neighborhood buddies of mine were dying to play basketball with me. I told them I had to walk to the corner store to purchase some bread, soda, milk and chips for lunch and that I would play when I returned. I then embarked on my long journey to the corner store. Three minutes later I walked into the tiny shop looking for the desired items on the list as I waited in line. Finally I was next. I told the very friendly lady everything that I needed, paid her the money and wished her a happy day. As I got closer to the street that intersected the one I had to get to, a huge transportation truck drove right in front blowing all kinds of gasses in my face. I then took a look in both directions for any oncoming cars. Even though it was a clear I sprinted across the road. Walking back home was always difficult for me then because I didn’t have the arms I have now. It was because I had to carry a bag full of bread, milk and chips and in the other hand I had a couple of two liters of soda. I would have to stop every 4 yards to reposition the drinks in-between my little fingers. I would occasionally see a little kitten running around with 5 others or maybe worse, getting chased by a stray dog. (If I ever mention I don’t like dogs at all, you will know why. Stray dogs were everywhere, always on the prowl.) There was this one time I saw a goat eating weeds in the cracks of the side walk. And speaking of sidewalks, they all looked like they were left there from World War II. That being said, if I was given a dollar every time I tripped because of the bad sidewalks, I’d be a millionaire. Once I arrived at my final destination I unlocked the gate, ran into the kitchen putting the newly purchased items down, I ran back outside of the gate with my basketball ready to play.
Walking in Romania was a ton of fun. I not only walked to the small store but everywhere; the mall, the beach, bowling and to a friend’s house.
Well I hope this was a fun story for you. Please leave any questions and I’ll be more than happy to answer to my best ability.
Quote of the Day
“If it has to be Sugar-Coated, it’s wrong.” – Gabriel W. Woodward
Gabriel out
Comments
Apr. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Butterflygirl101
Thanks for the comment :) I added you to my friends list, hope you don't mind.
~God bless~
Apr. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by musicgirl775643
thanks for stopping by my blog! I like Classical music too, I just don't listen to it all that much, but I do enjoy listening to it. Who are some of the Christian artists you like?
<3musicgirl775643
Apr. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by REBELXTi
Hey!!
Cool story :) That's funny about the dogs!!
Thanks for your comment!! Yeah my sister is a total tomboy, she refuses to wear anything but camo. Even to church!! We had to buy her camo dresses and skirts to compromise ;)
♪Lula
Apr. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by BlenderBoy
Hi! Thanks for the comment.
I'd like to work for ILM, but that's probably not going to happen. :-)
Apr. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by drgnfly1010
That sounds really neat. You painted the picture well. I like hearing about Romania. I don't know much about it and have never met anyone from there or who has been there, except my aunt and uncle went on a short mission trip once. I hope you'll write more :)
RYC: Easter.. well... hm.. plans? Well, all this week we've had special services at church (which I blogged about last night) for Easter; tonight is the last one. On Sunday we're going to a community (its about 6 churches in the area who do it every year) sunrise service. It'll be cold, but it's really neat. This is our 3rd year, I think, participating. Then we have regular services. Mom will probably make a pot roast or something, not sure. Just hoping to have a relaxing day and stay focused on Jesus. What about ya'll?
Apr. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sharla88
Oh my! Your back! So happy to hear from you! I did not know why you were gone! So you were really in Romania?
God Bless~
Sharla~
(p.s. can't wait till TS comes out too LOL)
Apr. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MrsDrPepper23
that's awesome that you are a missionary to Romania! About a week ago I read about Romania in my World Geography.
I have no idea why people always use 23. lol. I was going to make my name MrsDrPepper21, but I decided not to. I didn't realize until after I had made my username that Dr. Pepper has 23 different flavors. It was kinda funny how it worked out. :)
God Bless!
~Samantha
Apr. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by theimmortals
Hey, cool entry. It seems like it'd be fun to be a missionary. By the way, I added you to my friends finally (I think I'd asked before and never done it). If you have time, check out the video on my blog and let me know what you think.
Apr. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by REBELXTi
Hey!!
Haha thanks for your comment :) Why can't I think of creative titles, then you come along and give me a list?? I like the color brings hope one, I think I'll use it ;)
♪Lula
