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“He’s Unlimited!”

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Petre (Peter) about 10 years ago

Petre (Peter) now, on his way to study cooking in Germany

Mia sends along this update:

Peter is in Germany and he sends you all his love. He works hard to find new things for his work, cooking.

The kids are great. They study hard, work hard. Some of the kids have coldness, but it’s normal for this period of time. Mario went to the hospital again, but right now he’s out of danger, praise the Lord!

The new building it’s finished outside and mostly inside. The owner ordered also bunk-beds for 32 children, wardrobe for all the kids. We’ll have to purches many items basic necessary for the new place. God is so, so good! He’s unlimited!

We should also pray for Mia’s health. She is in physical therapy for her spine and is seeking out some medical opinions on how to proceed.

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Update on Mia

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Please continue to pray for Mia, Costel and the kids.

Mia has had some tests done and we are now awaiting the results. We will keep you posted as we find out more, which will hopefully be very soon.

Thank you for continuing to lift her up!

Pray for Mia

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Please pray for Mia Scarlat as she battles some health problems right now that might be serious. She has recently gone in for some tests and is waiting for results.

We expect to have more details very soon and will keep you posted.

  • Please pray that God will grant Mia health and allow her to continue her work with the children in Bucharest.
  • Pray that she will get much-needed rest and be free of worry as she waits on God to reveal His plan.
  • Pray for wise and discerning doctors.
  • Pray for Costel as he supports his wife even while struggling with his own health.
  • And pray for the children, that God will encourage them and give them peace.

Thank you for joining with us in supporting Mia.

Mia’s Children

“Shame on Them!”: Romanian Workers Protest

 in Bucharest / Economy / Education / Health / Mia's Children / Romania  tagged AP / debt / EU / IMF / protest / taxes / Traian Basescu / World Bank by

The IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

On Wednesday (a few hours ago, US time), tens of thousands of Romanian workers took to the streets in Bucharest to protest massive wage and job cuts by the Romanian government.

Approximately 40,000 people marched and chanted, “Down with the lying government!” “Shame on them!” and “You have pawned our future!”

The protests follow an announcement that Romania will be cutting all public salaries by 25% and pensions by 15% beginning June 1. Romanians fear debt will only continue to skyrocket while taxes increase. Romania accepted a $24 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), European Union and World Bank last year in order to pay state wages.

Police officers, teachers, and health workers are calling for the government to resign. The unions are threatening a large-scale strike. Public jobs comprise 1/3 of Romanian employment, and such a strike would leave the country without health care or law enforcement.

Romanian President Traian Basescu

But it is unlikely the protests or even a strike will change the government’s plans. The IMF will only give Romania the next portion of its loan when the country has enforced the wage and pension cuts. Romanian President Traian Basescu has continued openly seeking that installment, worth $1.15 billion.

Please continue to pray for Mia’s Children during this time of economic hardship in Romania. Our children depend on the public sector for school, safety and health resources. But we also try to provide such things privately to them through the mission. And as the dollar continues to grow in strength against the euro, please consider a donation to help cover the increasing costs in Bucharest.

(You can read more about the protests from the Associated Press.)