Today was a good day. We saw 286 people, gave out 238 Reading glasses and 190 prescription glasses. 18 of those seen didn't need anything. We had 30 children today in the children's ministry. There were 100 people who attended church this evening and about 65 of them made decisions for Christ. It was kind of sad, because there were 10-20 people who had had a cataract surgery done on one of their eyes and they were now completely blind in that eye. Obviously the Doctor didn't have a clue as to how to remove cataracts! So horrible. The people were different today though. They were very pushy. One woman was pushed down and came in crying. They had the few policemen who were there for eyeglasses stay to help keep order after the incident. I think these poor people were just afraid they wouldn't get glasses. The Mayor was a retired general (who had been very high in the Romanian army is the one who asked the officers to stay and help. He was very nice.
The kids were funny and very polite. Sweet natured and darling. My heart is so torn... I'm wanting to come home to you and the kids, but the thought of leaving these people that I've come to love so dearly absolutely breaks my heart. I cry every time I think of leaving them. I can't believe tomorrow is our last day!
Speaking of tomorrow... The village we were going to be going to has been changed. The one to which we were going will be having a funeral because a man died. Apparently when they have a funeral they invite the whole town to the dinner afterwards proceed to get utterly drunk. Daniel says there won't be any way to take readings on their eyes when they can't see because of that, plus they will be having the "funeral party" in the main hall we were going to be in. So Daniel sent out a man to go look for a village that would want us. After two hours of driving he finally found one... the people were so excited! The said they couldn't believe it! They thought God, as well as the people, had forsaken them. They said they will be going to knock on the doors of the 90 homes to tell everyone that we are coming. Amazing!
Another story of God at work was one about our bus driver. The first day he was playing secular music on the bus. Then today when we got on he was playing Christian music. We later found out that after being with us and Daniel's son Paul all day (Paul talked to him about Jesus, heaven, eternity, and being saved) he wanted to know Jesus. We found out that after dropping us off last night he went and bought some Christian music! He and Daniel spoke this evening and he told Daniel that he was ready to repent! He lives here in Baia Mari and will likely attend Daniel's church. Amazing! Did I mention Paul is 11?
Tina and Jack presented their testimonies tonight. They were so good! Tina's was a tear jerker and such a wonderful witness. Jack's was also good. I told him later that perhaps he could be a preacher, because he sure was preaching it tonight! Charles sermon was equally moving. I like the way he reaches out to the people here with such warmth and care. It was just an awesome service. There was one man who spoke with Daniel after the service today who said that he was a Christian when he a young man. However, the Jehovah's Witness stole him away from the church. Now he wants to come back to Jesus.
All in all, it's been a rather incredible day. God is so good! He just stuns me.
We have one more day of service (which I can't wait for) and then we will have dinner here at the hotel. Afterwards it will be time for us to pack up, go to bed, and get up at 5:00 to begin working our way back home. Thursday we will sight-see and try to go to sleep early so that we can get up early and head home.
I'm looking forward to seeing our friends and family. May you be blessed this week, know you are being prayed for, and that the hand of the living GOD is upon you.
All for Jesus!
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