Before I begin to detail our time in the village, I wanted to try to put into context my experience. There were many details about Moldova and its people I learned in just a few short days.... First of all, alcoholism is a rampant problem. We saw this on numerous occasions even in the small village where we stayed. I also noticed the heavy oppression of people we met. Even the children we worked with were reluctant to smile.
In the village, there were animals roaming freely, ducks, chickens, geese, cows and sheep in the fields. I can't get over the fact that the cows really come home! The saying is true! The go out to pasture in the morning after being milked, and then find their way to the gate outside their home all on their own! In fact, if you change the gate, you will most definately confuse your cow!
We met several brothers and sisters in Christ, and they were very passionate, selfless, and giving, often giving when they have little to give. They are bold in their faith. They know the bottom line is that we all have a choice in life, to walk in light or to walk in darkness. They aren't afraid to call this out.
We had wonderful food and I think we all came home a few pounds heavier! The most striking thing to me was that none of it was processed like so much of what we consume here...
Finally, the stars confiscated my heart immediately. There was no light in the village at night save the moonlight and the stars. They seemed so numerous, bright and beautiful! I was in awe of my creator God who spread the display and then called them all by name!
In the village, there were animals roaming freely, ducks, chickens, geese, cows and sheep in the fields. I can't get over the fact that the cows really come home! The saying is true! The go out to pasture in the morning after being milked, and then find their way to the gate outside their home all on their own! In fact, if you change the gate, you will most definately confuse your cow!
We met several brothers and sisters in Christ, and they were very passionate, selfless, and giving, often giving when they have little to give. They are bold in their faith. They know the bottom line is that we all have a choice in life, to walk in light or to walk in darkness. They aren't afraid to call this out.
We had wonderful food and I think we all came home a few pounds heavier! The most striking thing to me was that none of it was processed like so much of what we consume here...
Finally, the stars confiscated my heart immediately. There was no light in the village at night save the moonlight and the stars. They seemed so numerous, bright and beautiful! I was in awe of my creator God who spread the display and then called them all by name!
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