Moved in...

We're moved in... partially! Praise God! With the help of our friends, Adrian & Geti, we loaded our many bags in two cars and made several trips to our new apartment, a 15 minute drive across town. The Drs. Hanson, our colleagues and now friends, have come over loaded with necessary tools: air mattresses, a folding table, silveware, plates, pots, pans, and cups. The apartment that was completely empty a few hours ealier is now liveable. Our furniture is still on its way, last we checked it was touring the Holy Land and it is supposed to arrive in Buchares on Jan 24.

In the new apartment building, our neighbors are very quiet and private. We met the neighbors below, and learned that just above is a German family with two young children, which made us very happy because we were afraid we were the only ones with small kids. After we heard that, we tried to brush up on our German with the hopes to befriend this family soon.

We were reminded once again how important titles are in Romanian society. People wave their titles and education quite a bit, particularly the older generations for whom schooling was a major accomplishment. Whether a doctor, engineer, lawyer, librarian, architect, or else, these titles are included on all correspondence, name plates on doors, business cards, and even when introductions are taking place.

We covet your prayers in the following areas:

- finding a good car
- getting to know the German family and become a spiritual influence in their lives
- that our container will arrive soon
- that our visas will be obtained without any problems