And seriously- the sun was insane and beautiful... I'll never get enough! 

Once we flew back to Romania, we got to give out gifts to the kiddies with the Holiday team. Obviously they love getting presents!

We did some crafts and had lots of play days, which are always a blast.

Truly it is a blessing to be able to give gifts to the kids and see their faces light up. But it is an honor to walk through this life with them and be even a small part of God's plan for their lives.  Thank you to all who make that possible for us!

Due to delayed construction projects, our kids have not officially started school yet.  They have no school building! The building is projected to be done in January- so they will miss out on at least 3 months of learning. 

Lack of space aside, we have begun our classes and lessons. Our reading classes have expanded to include 34 kids, and additional subjects such as math and writing.  All of our lessons are done in a tiny bedroom, but we make it work! The kids are excited to have so something to do, and it's great to see the progress from last year continue. 

bobbing for apples

writing sight words

play-doh letters!

he was so excited to write his own name!

ghostly word games

reading is too much fun

working hard

We are also happy this year to be working with another H2H staffer, Mariana!  We get to work along side her this year teaching reading, math, character classes and youth group.

We are so thankful that even though there is no school and no real classroom to speak of, God has provided a small space for us to work.  There are lots of changes happening at the orphanage. Please pray for wisdom and compassion on the part of all who work there and make decisions for the kids' lives and futures.