Claudia did very well on her entrance exams and will be attending the University of Bucharest this fall. She will be studying sociology. What a wonderful testament to Mia and Costel’s dedication to working with the kids. What a tremendous achievement on Claudias part and an appropriate result of her outstanding efforts to achieve her best. To god be the glory! Congratulations to all!
Joan
The heat is still over 103° F and Mia describes life this way:
“Miss all of you and your fresh air. You have to see the city fills with garbidge, the people trying to find some shade and nobody care that the water it’s so infected. They just announced that the people cannot drink water because the viruses, but what other solutions? So, we need to buy water, good water to drink.”
For more information about the heat and water emergency in Bucharest, go to Romanian News. For temperature conversion chart go to Temperature Conversion.
Update on Costel
While Mia and Costel were here, several of you commented that you wanted to be a part of insuring Costel got good medical treatment. There is a new hospital in Bucharest – Euroclinic that Dr. Milt feels is a good place for Costel to be treated. There are 2 specialists that Milt has recommended one that specializes in diabetes and one specifically in liver disease. Mia is making an appointment with each of them. So, if you would like to help cover the medical expenses, please let me know. I will be keeping close tabs on the treatment and the costs. Thank you in advance for helping.
On The Brighter Side…
Mario Robert is out of the hospital and doing much better. His upset stomach that caused dehydration is another example of why feeding these children a well-balanced diet is such a high priority even though it is very expensive. One way to get fresh vegetables is to grow them yourself. Nicoleta is in charge of the mission’s first garden. They have tomatoes, cucumbers and several peppers. According to Mia,
“All the crowd from here work every day to take off the weeds and the most excited time in the day it’s at 7 o’ clock p.m. when we wet the garden. We have a long hose, but not long enough for our garden, so we need use our fingers to make the water run farther.”
The end of the day brings Mia, Costel and the kids to the point of speaking about the Lord and praying together. It is a time for encouragement and comforting. Please remember to take time out of your busy schedule and lift these precious people up to God. It is our responsibility but more so our privilege!
Joan Castle
As you will see below, the internet is back up. The heat is taking a toll on them and I discussed with Mia why they don’t use the airconditioner. She said their electric bill for the mission flat that has a/c will go over $500 a month if it is used. I am encouraging her to use it for a little while and cool everyone down from time to time.
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Directly from Mia:
“At this late hour in the night they came and repaire the line after the storm. It’s so, so hot and no rain . Please, pray for our little Mario Robert. He’s in hospital {had stomach virus and got dehydrated}and Oana and Costy are very unhappy. I remember your hospital and they way you are treat there. What great differences! Please, pray for little one and for Claudia, for all of us who need to survive in such heat, over 104 F. We miss you and pray for you every day.
Love from all,
Mia”
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Please consider helping to buy school supplies for the children. If you write supplies on your check it will be earmarked for that purpose. We need at least $800 for the first semester. This amount covers all their books, notebooks, etc. As they can, the younger ones share their text books to save money. Don’t forget, we are still looking for churches and groups where we can share Mia’s Children. Just go to the ‘How You Can Help’ link for more information.
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A special thanks to Bill Bain for his assistance in getting Mia’s medical equipment shipped. It is in Bucharest awaiting customs clearance.
Joan Castle
Well, Mia made it home and I spoke with her on Sunday to wish her a happy birthday and to get an update from her.
Costel has had more tests and the findings are encouraging. By now he should be starting his diabetes treatment and Dr. Milt says that once he has regulated his blood sugar level Costel will feel much better. They are continuing to test other areas in an effort to eliminate conditions so they can identify the exact causes of symptoms and focus in on them. We should have more information on the tests this Friday. With Mia and Costel’s permission, I will keep you updated.
Since Mia got home the temperature has been extremely hot. She has been washing 20-25 people’s clothes by hand. Yep, the washing machine is broken but they are trying to get it repaired. Mia said the kids are pulling together to help out as much as they can. In addition, a storm came through a day or two after she got home and the internet has not worked since, so if you wrote her, she probably hasn’t seen it. Costi is working with a friend to get it fixed.
The children were all very glad to see her. Those who are working in Cyprus called and reported that they had all tested very well and received very nice work assignments. For those with Mia, this is a time when they are learning that sometimes you have to reset your priorities and give up your “Mia time” so that she can tend to Costel. They are all working together as they always do! Please continue praying for improved health and energy for everyone.
So, things are kind of getting back to normal…..that is normal – Romanian style.
Mia is Back in Bucharest
Well, Mia made it home and I spoke with her on Sunday to wish her a happy birthday and to get an update from her.
Costel has had more tests and the findings are encouraging. By now he should be starting his diabetes treatment and Dr. Milt says that once he has regulated his blood sugar level Costel will feel much better. They are continuing to test other areas in an effort to eliminate conditions so they can identify the exact causes of symptoms and focus in on them. We should have more information on the tests this Friday. With Mia and Costel’s permission, I will keep you updated.
Since Mia got home she has been washing 20-25 people’s clothes by hand. Yep, the washing machine is broken but they are trying to get it repaired. Mia said the kids are pulling together to help out as much as they can. In addition, a storm came through a day or two after she got home and the internet has not worked since, so if you wrote her, she probably hasn’t seen it. Costi is working with a friend to get it fixed.
So, things are kind of getting back to normal…..that is normal – Romanian style.
Joan
Well, Mia made it home and I spoke with her on Sunday to wish her a happy birthday and to get an update from her.
Costel has had more tests and the findings are encouraging. By now he should be starting his diabetes treatment and Dr. Milt says that once he has regulated his blood sugar level Costel will feel much better. They are continuing to test other areas in an effort to eliminate conditions so they can identify the exact causes of symptoms and focus in on them. We should have more information on the tests this Friday. With Mia and Costel’s permission, I will keep you updated.
Since Mia got home she has been washing 20-25 people’s clothes by hand. Yep, the washing machine is broken but they are trying to get it repaired. Mia said the kids are pulling together to help out as much as they can. In addition, a storm came through a day or two after she got home and the internet has not worked since, so if you wrote her, she probably hasn’t seen it. Costi is working with a friend to get it fixed.
So, things are kind of getting back to normal…..that is normal – Romanian style.
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