Bubbles are so fun. Here I am in the South of Moldova teaching this little girl the art of blowing bubbles. You cannot tell by the picture, but she was so excited once she knew how to blow them and pop them.

If there is one word that could describe the Orthodox churches in Moldova

...solitude...

The Center of Chisinau

Yes, you are not seeing things...it is another Arc de Triumphe not in France, but in the center of Chisinau, Moldova.

Too Perfect to Drink...

During my last days in Moldova, my friend and I stopped everything to enjoy a nice cup of coffee outside at the Pasterie Shop. It was so delicious!

Saharna

These pictures were taken at the Saharna Monastery in Rezina, Moldova.

The flower above is only one of many kinds you can see there. They are so beautiful.

I love how the pattern of the arch repeats itself over and over as you walk on the bridge.

Another HOT one!

Today seems unbearable. I am so glad that there is such a thing as water. I cannot imagine living in a place that does not have water or some source to help keep things cooler. One nice thing about the heat...it really helps clean out your pores.:)

So HOT!

What a day for sweating and sweltering. The heat has made me tired and not really in the mood to do anything. I will be grateful for Thursday when it comes....in the meantime, Tomorrow, I will enjoy the pool at my aunt's house. Nothing beats a good swim for an entire day!

Monday Cooking Spree!

Despite the heat and the humidity here at home, I have been baking for my brother before he leaves to go back to TX tomorrow. Chocolate chip cookies, zucchini bread and muffins, beets and beans have been baked, boiled, or snapped. And yes...four more things on my list for today have been crossed off and have somewhat brought me a sens of relief.

Now for the unwanted projects...like my final paper for my master's degree. Yucko. I know it is only 5 pages, but when it comes to writing about stuff that I really don't know about (due to the lack of research on my part) it really doesn't beckon me to finish the course. I want it done and done this week....so I think the desire of just wanting it done will outdo the completeness of thought needed to be put into it. I also need to fill out an application for a job which requires a 1 page paper on the importance of technology. Blah, blah, blah... It is important...but really, I don't care to write about it.

So the goods for today...Sent out a resume for another job. Was hired to do some evaluations and will get paid for it (I even got the paperwork done for that.). I found out my presentation for when I went to Romania and Moldova won't need to be done until September. My chocolate chip cookies turned out incredibly well.

Have a good day...get lots done and if you are cooking, turn on a fan!

Time Changes Everything

Today was a good reminder that things can change so quickly that sometimes we can miss it. Here are a list of changing things just from today...

1. Night into day.

2. Rain into sun.

3. Long grass into close shaven lawn.

4. Food into energy.

5. Seeds into beautiful flowers.

6. Exercising for health into exercising your mind.

7. Ideas into gifts.

8. Music into a smile.

9. Aquantances into close friends.

10 Day into night.

Consider each day a gift and turn it into something memorable!

Mid-Summer Garden

This morning I was asked by a friend overseas to send pictures of the garden.

Home...At Last

I have finally made it back to the States and in one piece. What a wonderful trip. Hopefully this week I will be able to write different excerpts of what happened. Thank you for your prayers while I was over there and for the trip home.

Finish up Tuesday

Today, Tanya and I must finish the projects at the office. We purchased the carpet, but there is still some cleaning to do. We have been going non-stop since I have gotten here in June! After today, we will visit friends and go to Old Orhei to the Monastary. I am hoping to get some great pictures.

Restful Get-a-away...at Home

Last night, Tanya, our friend Tina, and I stayed home to get manicures and make-overs. It was so nice to be with close friends and to just relax. It was like the Princess Party Beth and I had for the preschoolers from church.

After several movies...ice cream...a round of Phase 10...we decided it was time to retire for the evening.

Waiting at the village church with a new friend who really likes sunglasses.

Tina and I looking at the pictures from last week's camp day.

After tracing her hand to make a bird, we had to do it 5 more times.

Week 3 - Traveling North and South of Chisinau

Tanya's Co-workers' daughter

Tanya and I a little tired from the busy week decided to try on the winter hats and gloves donated by many in the US.

Tina and I cutting leather for Wordless Bracelets.

Week 2 - Weymouth Baptist Church Comes

We are being given the projects for the day to be completed.