Looking back to move ahead

Playing Twister, peering through the bedroom window, cooking in the kitchen, tea parties and the kisses and hugs have changed my life forever. The joy of 33 youth and children has impacted my life in ways that I can't even find words to express. How do I even begin to tell what is in my heart? We say a picture is worth a thousand words, and it is true but all the words in the world can't express the feelings of my time spent in Romania.

It has been a joy and privilege to serve these children and the ministry and I am so thankful for the opportunity. During my time there I have established life long friendships with not only people in Romania but from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and America. There has not been a day that has gone by since being in the states that I have not thought of a fond memory of the children or the team of people who came and served there over the summer.

The encouragement and support financially and spiritually has truly changed my life. The emails and warm thoughts have helped get me through some challenging times. Together we have made a huge impact in the lives of these children and they will never be the same due to the love we shared with them. I don't think any of us will stop praying for these children and we will never forget how they impacted our lives!

Although difficult to move ahead it is a must! There are millions of children who are orphaned around the world. Millions of families living in trash dumps and on the streets around the world. Millions of lives waiting to be touched with the love of Christ! We can't stop in one place, we must keep pushing forward, breaking new ground! A piece of bread, a bowl of soup, a hug, a kiss, a prayer, so many things, tells people that God remembers them and God knows their name and He did not forget them and He does exist! Who will tell them? Who!?

I quickly hear the words in my heart, the same ones that I said 3 years ago overlooking the vineyards in Iasi Romania. The same words Isaiah and many, many many generations of people have said, "Here am I; send me."(!) (Isaiah 6:8) I will go! Me, Cindy! Send me to the next place, open the doors and let the relationships that have been establish be used for your glory to help build your kingdom around the world! Together like a chain linked around the world we will stand arm in arm in the spirit and change lives with your love.

Keep reading and watching for the next place, it is an exciting time! THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!