Last month I started working with an advertising agency that helps with finding other business collaborators. So far we have two, very small, but it’s promising. We didn't much work in the shop, but with the little we had and donations we managed to keep the women employed.

I am very happy though that Ani, one of the ladies I employed when we had more work and then kept in touch like friends, recently said to me that she wants to be more like me and she wants me to explain things from the Bible. Last night was our first meeting for three hours! She could have stayed longer but the time was late. She has many questions about God and Bible so we will meet again. I told her she can call me to talk any time. Please pray for Ani that she will give her heart to Jesus.

I am thinking now of making cement garden stepping stones. In Romania no one is making them and the guy from the agency thought that it has big potential. Today I am going to buy the stones and start different designs. I am excited as it can create a seasonal business alternative which is exactly what we need. Another idea is for sports equipment. It seems that there is a place in this niche. We take it step-by-step, trying until we finally hit the big jack pot.

This Saturday we will have a day out with the children from the church, spending time together and building relationships, have fun visiting Roman ruins, and a have a splash in the Danube River. Also, in Maldaieni we have started a weekly, conversational English class.

In August, by God's grace we will have a family holiday for one week at the sea side. The boys can't wait and are counting the days.

Also in August, we will have major work done on our roof as it leaks in many places and the tin needs replacing. This is a big project; please remember this in your prayers.

Florina Darvell - PIEI Missionary