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...England. I have concluded that waking up at 2am to leave a country
     makes the departure that much more terrible. I miss the sweet nature
         of the YWAMer's in Medias, and their servant hearted love.
               Their generosity shall forever be in my heart. ♥

I think that my favorite memories were held within team time, where we got to know each other and    discuss issues that were happening in our hearts. My fondest memories happen to be the discussions on the trains, the sponteneous encouragement times and the star gazing from the third floor balcony of the beautiful house. These are the times when true feelings and deep thoughts surface, where the unity within the group strengthens and friendships seal. These are the memories that won't fade.

However, outreach-wise I think that my favorite ministry was hanging out with the local gypsy kids, giving them cuddles and dancing with them; accepting their generosity into their homes and taking photos of their beautiful faces. Their joy in the midst of the darkness was radiant and they have taught me more than I could have even known. =]

This morning we had to sadly depart the land of Dracula, and hop onto a plane back to Inglateraa. We safely landed at around 7am (deathworthy) and got picked up by my wonderful father who drove us back to the Lodge.

It will be sad not being around so many people, and not sharing a room with 8 other girls, but I will try to cherish this free time whilst I can :p.

I would like to say a massive THANKYOU! To everyone who has supported me, financially, spiritually, emotionally.... you are all so wonderful and I thank God for you often :) I couldn't have done it without you guys -literally.

Elize..

-My wonderful new found best friend- Love this chica :)

Ori distracţie în Transilvania

HI WORLD :)

As most of you know, I am currently in Romania, the land of Dracula & amazing authentic culture. We have been here for 10 days now and the only word that can describe my time so far is: superfantabulous.

The type of ministry we have been doing is mainly working with gypsy kids and doing practical work around the base. After coming back from Mexico I was preparing myself for a fast paced non-stop outreach but this one has been way more chill and flexible. I have been able to spend more quality time with the team and pour all of my energy into that one ministry.

One of the main things that I have learnt from this outreach is how most of the time our mindset is that we as individuals visit another country in order to help the people because we are 'westeners' and almost superior.. when I actually am starting to believe that it is quite positively the other way around. I think that God sends us to these places so we can learn from them, their culture and their love. They have so little to give yet they want to give it all just to bless us. That realisation has been like a slap across the face and it has inspired me for when i leave to go home.

Another thing I have grown in alot is the art of encouragement. I've learnt alot about my self and how I see other people. I have realised that constantly affirming each other is an essential for building unity. We should all do it more :)


This blogpost was short but sweet, I shall write more once I have arrived back into the great land that is home. ;)


mulţumesc.

Elize