I spoke with Mia last night and she had much news including the fact that they are having a real difficult time with their old model computers and internet service.
The new school year has begun and once back in school the children were all asked to write about their time off during the summer. According to Mia, the teachers collected the best papers and many of our children’s essays were put on display.
So what happens to the little ones when the older kids go to school? Well, this year Mia has begun a kindergarten for the 7-8 children under 6 years old. They have their little tables and chairs and she says that while they have only had two days of class, they love it! Claudia is helping Mia out until classes begin for her October 1st.
Bogdon cannot begin college until next year, so he is currently training in a program that will provide a life-skill for him. Mia says that there is a good possibility that we will have three students ready for the university next fall!
In closing, Mia expressed her appreciation for the washing machine and dryer. She is relieved of the work of washing and can spend the time on more appropriate work. I will continue to stay in touch with them until they get their computer issues resolved.
Prayer Requests
We need to pray for the children’s fathers who seem unable to grasp the benefit of being a loving, protecting, providing father and husband. Thus the abuses upset the whole family and the children’s hearts are broken. We must pray that the fathers and mothers will do what is right for their children — allow them to continue to come to the mission where they receive nourishment and love.
The Rotary Club has provided the heating system for the house where Mia and the kids live. There seems to be some problems with getting the gas turned on by the gas company as they are needing proof of ownership papers which Mia and Costel do not have. It is getting cool in the evenings and they will need heat before very long. We need to pray that this will get straightened out.
We need to pray that Mia and Costel will be able to help the kids adjust to this year at school, personal family issues in their families, and just the stuff that comes with growing up. Mia mentioned that there are several people who have asked if they can come visit, so there will be visitors living with them for 4-6 straight weeks. We need to pray that Mia and Costel will stay healthy, that their financial needs will be met and that the visitors will understand that this is an extra busy time for the mission.
We are always looking for new people who might be interested in supporting Mia’s Children through contributions and service. So, direct your friends and family to this website remembering that your investment in these children has an eternal payoff and an immediate blessing.
Joan Castle