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Stories related to Anne's trip to Moldova in 2008

back from moldovaback from moldova

Posted Wed, 04/30/2008 - 10:49pm by anne

Bethany Church LadiesJust a note to let you know that I’m back in town – with serious jet-lag after being up for 24 hours yesterday! I return with a cold and need lots more sleep, but otherwise I am doing well. I will put together a more formal report later, but wanted you to see a first picture of the lovely ladies from the Bethany Church (Evangelical).

notes from moldovanotes from moldova

Posted Sat, 04/26/2008 - 6:32pm by anne

All is well, though several of us have a cold - yes, me too. Our hosts are incredibly hospitable and I have enjoyed every moment of our busy schedule. Today we went to the market (much like a temporary flea market for us - only permanent for them), the largest orthodox cathedral in Chisinau, and to the elderly feeding program in the afternoon. The old ladies now know us by name and have practiced to say "I love you" in English. They are so sweet. I have many stories to share on my return.

update from moldovaupdate from moldova

Posted Sun, 04/20/2008 - 11:20pm by anne


Click for Chisinau Airport, Republic of Moldova ForecastAnne reports that they have been busy! They visited some impoverished children, had a church service in three languages (which was wonderful), and visited with her friend Leila. Anne reports that while the poverty is stark and difficult, she finds beauty in other things: the spirit of hope and hospitality in the Christians here, the countryside, the animals (those that aren't sick, that is), and more.

off to moldova!off to moldova!

Posted Thu, 04/17/2008 - 3:18am by anne

When you read this, I will likely be making my way to Chisinau – or already there. Moldova is about 93% Eastern Orthodox, so we will be celebrating Passion Week all over again. I look forward to having a second Easter. Along with two other team members, I will be staying at the home of Pastor Dima and his wife and children. We will be driven by van most places we go, and our interpreters (Len and Lyubasha) are already in country.

moldova - april 17!moldova - april 17!

Posted Tue, 04/08/2008 - 1:38am by anne

Moldova trip departure is 4/17! Packing for this trip has been a challenge, but I shall overcome. We are carrying books, eye-glasses, art supplies, dried soup mix bags, sweaters, and toys. We will return carrying a much lighter load once we’ve had a chance to share the gospel, visit the infirmed, engage the street kids, and feed the elderly.

soon to moldovasoon to moldova

Posted Wed, 03/26/2008 - 11:44pm by anne

It's now just three weeks away – Anne's team mission trip to Moldova, that is. The background on this story is that I worked with an intern (Leila) back in 2006 who came to this country from Moldova as a Hubert Humphrey Fellow attached to the University of WA. Leila has a huge heart, especially for the poor elderly in her country. To make a long story short, when I put Leila on the airplane to return to her country, I knew that they would see each other again someday. However, I assumed it would be when Leila made a return trip to the U.S. As it turns out, it's going to be the other way around!

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