Monday, July 20, 2009

One last post from Pat


Hi, this is Pat. Today we visited the Gypsy Market and had a great time! One story... Brooke, Lauren, Cassidy, and Tess found numerous turtle necklaces. They bartered the price and got enough for each of the girls on our team. The woman selling the necklaces was somewhat cold to the girls at first but by the end of the transaction she was "loving our girls"! We asked if she would be willing to pose with the girls for a picture (which they often time refuse). She was delighted to be a part of the picture. What a wonderful memory was made today. What great girls to share their bargains with each of us.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Everyone,
I haven't been able to check the blog for a couple days. Let me say that reading the blog and seeing the pictures have made me pretty emotional. Of course, I loved being able to see Brooke. Honey, you look pretty well rested and happy. This has been a faith journey for me as well as you guys!! Amazing how being the parent of one of the team has affected me. I am so thankful to God for my daughter, and how He had this planned for her long ago!! We are so far apart....but close in spirit. Thank you for the blog, the pictures, taking your time to share some of your experiences. It helps us back home feel even more connected...Thank you all for sharing the love of God. Brooke, it is so quiet at home without you. Well, the kittens are helping :). I am spoiling them :). Love to you all. I'll keep praying......Barb (Brooke's mom)

Leigh Barczi said...

We love hearing about all the interactions you're having w/ the Romanians. God has been blessing you with a cohesive group. We'll be praying for safety in your travels to camp, good weather, and for God to wow you w/ what He can do through your willing hands.

Also, Natalie when you're in Budapest (home of the Barczi's) if your in the "neighborhood"... here is one of the parts of the Barczi medical facilities, the Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of Special Education--named after one of its former directors, Gusztáv Bárczi (1890-1964), an otolaryngologist specialist and special educator. Professor Bárczi modernized the education of persons with moderate and severe mental retardation in Hungary. Eotvos Lorand University, Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of Special Education
Street address: Budapest Ecseri ut 3, 1097, Hungary.
Postal address: H-1476 Budapest 100, Pf. 127, Hungary.
Tel: +36 1 358 5500
Now that was a mouthful!

Anonymous said...

Tessie (and the team!)
I loved that picture and story. It has been great to hear the specific stories and see you there. We will be praying for the time at camp. I'm so proud of you!!!
Love, Mom
P.S. Dad's home in three days!!!!!!!!!!

anonynonie-n-chubby said...

We're praying for your travel in the bus. Hopefully no one forgot their your motion sickness pills. If so, it will make for a great story. Anne, Pat, and Larry, my fam is praying for you all from India :-) esp for Larry's back.

Anonymous said...

Zack:
It's so great reading the blogs and seeing all those pictures. Keep 'em comin'!
Seems like the team is working well together and growing in confidence daily!
Miss you and pray for the group's safety on this long trip to camp. Stay well. Love you! Nana

Anonymous said...

Way to go, Tess! I should have known that you were involved in a bartering deal to get the lowest price...your mother must be so proud! And here's a shout-out to Charlie! Hey Bud! It's so good to see your face in a few of those photos. And we were serious...what color can we paint your room?? Love, Mom

Mom Smiley (Kelly) said...

Megan, No hidding from the camera (haha), I didn't see you in the last group of pics. OK I know you can't be in all the pictures just miss seeing your smiling face. I love you Megan.

Tomarrow is Catie's Birthday. We will plan her big celebration when you get back.

Thanks to everyone for all the great pictures and messages that have been posted.

God Bless and take care of each other.

Laura Anne Traastad said...

i would have love to see you girls in bartering action. i bet it was hilarious. good job on the deals!

Cara Trier said...

Cassidy,

I love this picture!!!!!!!! A reflection of God's heart !!!!!


Mom

Kathy Danning said...

Hey Tess,
What an amazing privilege you & your team have to tell these teens half way around the world about God & His awesome love for them expressed thru Jesus! We continue to pray that God will use you all for His purposes there.Lauren returned from Belize & misses the kids from the village & her team terribly.She even got baptized while she was there! Love you, Aunt Kathy, Katie & Lauren

Eric Pynnonen said...

Way to go Tess! This is awesome!

I told you I would read the blog....................................

Anonymous said...

I love the picture. Who wouldn't lower the price for those beautiful girls. Tess...I didn't know you had it in you. Hope camp is going to be wonderful. Will continue to pray and watch for posts. Love - Aunt Memi

Anonymous said...

Hey everybody! Just dropping in to say Hello and I miss you guys!
My prayers are with you all and I hope you are having a great time! You're doing great things there!
:)

I have found myself reading your notes quite often because they interest me so much. I wish I was there! Hahaha.

Just wanna give a shout out to Malachi, Brooke, Jess, and Lief!
You 4 are my alltime favorite! :D
I love and miss you guys and can't wait to hear from you and see pictures soon!

-Brianna Scroggins.