Five, Five Year Visas on the Way
This last week has been a whirlwind of maintaining the church, language studies, and four all day trips to Timișoara (a city about an hour and half from where we live) as we attempted to finalize the requirements for our visas. Friday afternoon marked the end of our fight with red tape and long lines … Read more
Mark 5 in Full Color
It’s been about a month and a half since we arrived in Romania and about three weeks since Baron Howerton left for his nine month furlough in the States. In those three weeks we’ve seen Mr. F, a brother in the church dive downward in a destructive spiral. Thirty-five year old Mr. F’s story begins … Read more
In Timișoara
Now that universities are in session, those teaching Romanian to foreigners have a less hectic schedule and are willing to teach us. We met with our new teacher (Emma) this past Thursday. We were encouraged by her proposed plan to bring us to fluency in Romanian. We will be meeting with her every Tuesday, Thursday, … Read more
First Days’ Memo
Overall We’re doing well and getting as much accomplished as can be expected in the slower more laid back world of Romania. Nothing happens fast here. For example getting our paperwork notarized for our visas took three trips to the same office and half of the day. The slower pace matches our jet lagged brains … Read more
Romania at Last
After an exceptionally smooth trip we arrived in Lugoj, Romania. The kids traveled really well and are now in bed which is where we’re heading. We’ll write more soon. Tomorrow is apartment hunting for Joshua and Laurel and fun in the sun for Jessica, Athan, and Vivian. Please pray the jet-lagged kids are kind to … Read more
