Adventures of Romania

This was a busy one.  Of course, Mondays always start our week off right with an enjoyable evening with the YSA.  They never cease to amaze us with their love and faith.  They are amazing in so many ways. Ulaanbaatar Central Zone Ulaanbaatar West Zone Ulaanbaatar East Zone Darkhan Zone In each Zone Conference we had the privilege of awarding a few companionships for the cleanest apartments and celebrating birthdays.  It was very difficult given each was inspected via video call and recognized there was some creative videography going on.  In some cases, the winner was chosen from the cleanest "toaster tray", which some didn't even know they had.  Needless to say, we enjoyed the opportunity to speak with every companionship and share in a little fun. Overall, the zone conferences were awesome.  President shared some tender personal experiences and council.  Sister Namgur gave a wonderful presentation about safety from the pollution and air quality ...

  We returned to Hajidmaa's safe place, "Shining Star", with a little special cheer.  She provides a safe place for children, usually from broken families, before and after school.  She teaches them life skills, helps them with homework and even feeds them.  There are upwards of 140 children coming at different times.  She is a very small woman but has a very large heart.  Her reaction was priceless.  Thanks to family and friends our tradition of the twelve days of Christmas was able to continue on, even though we are halfway around the world.  Your generosity has provided the children with socks, oral health supplies, games, school supplies, candy, snacks, large mixing bowls, electric skillet and even a new large rice cooker. (she has been cooking for these kids with one small rice cooker) Also, thanks to our Sansar Ward sisters for helping us prepare some of the items and provide additional love to her, and us, as well as translation services. A...