The spice of Christmas this year was flavorful!
On the 18th of December we were invited out to the village of Recas for a children's program. The choral director from our church also works there teaching the children within the orphanage to sing. The event was also supported by a team from England with Samaritan's Purse. The place was packed with the children from the facility as well as the children and families from the village. Check out more pictures from the program.
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day following all had church services. The messages and music all celebrated the birth of Christ. From the children's program on Monday evening, to the brass band Christmas morning, to the choir and orchestra at the evening service, all were wonderful presentations.
Christmas Eve, Steve and I enjoyed the evening at our Pastor's home in front of a warm fire as we waited for carolers to stop. I loved the brass players in their courtyard playing Christmas hymns and then again in the house after partaking in hot tea and food.
Christmas Day we ate at our GEM - Romania director's home along with seven international medical students from India. The following day was also filled with more good food as we were invited into a Romania home and ate traditional sarmale (cabbage rolls) and mamaligia (cornmeal mush or grits). The meal had three courses all excellent and leaving us bursting from our seams. Diets are in our future!
The past few days we have enjoyed house guests playing card games and relaxing. See more pictures of our guests.
