Homecomings, Reunions and Introductions...

Last night we joined with the Romanian volunteer team and were treated to the most incredible Romanian BBQ by Iulian the Camp Director. He cooked and spiced and made the entire meal just right. We felt like we were home, and for some of us...we were.

Today we did the final preparations for the arrival of the kids from Turnu Rosu and Fagaras Placement Centers. About 11:30am, the team lined the top of the camp wall to wait for the infamous honking of the horn and the first view of the vans carrying the precious cargo we traveled across the world to see.

The girls arrived and jumped out of the van, to see just who came back to see them.
They were happy to hug and kiss and reunite with Kris and Tracy and Jilda who have not worked with them for a few years. They were easily in the arms of Jill, Haley, Heather and myself who they just saw 12 monhts ago. And they were curious and interested in finding out just who this “rookie” Diana was.

The day was filled with reunions and introductions. Each one of us met a new kid today because every year there are new children entering the system and attending the camp.
As the children get reintroduced to the camp and the rules and the volunteers, we worked our way through a wonderful lunch, cabin settling, crafts, games and evening fellowship.

Tonight before bed, each person at camp, kids, volunteers and cooks included drew a name of another person at camp and will be their secret angel for the entire week. We have the chance to “protect” and encourage each other and be the reflection of God to each other for the week.

I hope to share some images from today, but our internet is very slow. Know that all your support and care from home is keeping us going even when we are still jet lagged and exhausted about 2pm every day.

Peace-

Jenn