A week in my life

Well, I knew once I got back to Bucharest, life was going to rush past me! But I don't think I was planning on it this fast!!
Last week, (I think it was last week) a new missionary family arrived and are staying with me until they find a place. FYI- Rent is crazy here!! We had a team arrive on Saturday afternoon, and we also had our first family dinner at Casa Agar, I was the cook for the night. And as I grilled outside, it of course started to drizzle on me, but that did not stop this little Texan from grilling. The dinner went great and it is beginning of us bridging the gap between the families and our moms.
On Sunday, we had our first pancake breakfast fellowship for the English service, and even though it was stressful for me (setting up, getting it all ready, and plus being sick with a cold) it was a success!!! And Pastor Cristi is already asking when the next one is going to be.
Monday was meeting day for me. Had a big meeting with the missionaries and then we had dinner with everyone, again I was the cook (never got to grill until I got here, but I must say I like it). Our new area directors came in and visited with all of us!
Tuesday, I attended the charity meeting for the international women association of Bucharest. This an association made up mostly foreigners who are working (or husbands) in Romania in the business or diplomat world. It was very interesting to say the least. The plan is to for me to get involved more with these ladies and let them get familiar with Touched Romania. Also it is a opened door of ministry for me to share my faith with them and to invite them to church.
As we were living one of the ladies asked if we could give her a ride home. As she was telling me where to go, I notice that we were in the embassy neighborhood. And when she told me to stop I notice I was parking next to an ambassador's house. (From my experience I knew I could not park there, and I asked if need to move the car after she got out, she said no I could stay there). As I walked into this house the first thing I notice was a big picture on the wall of the Queen of England. And that is when it hit me, oh my goodness, I am the house of the British ambassador. Well to make a long story short, I got to go up to the residence, had lunch and tea with the ambassador's wife. We talked and she in interested in visiting up and maybe helping us build partnerships with others.
Wednesday- Friday I spent up in the mountains at our jewelery conference. We had a team come in and host a jewelry making conference for our staff. I learned that I am not good at making jewelry. It was also a time for rest and prayer for our staff. We also got visit Castle Bran and Peles on our way home.
And now that the week is almost over, I thinking about the week that coming up, it full of meetings, emails and phone calls. But the one event that I can't wait for is my afternoon with one of the babies (I promised Antonio, who was in my car with his mom, that if he didn't cry on the way home from the mountains that I would come and play with him, and even though he is only a few months old, he kept end of the deal and now I have to keep mine).

I am so amazed at all the doors God is opening up for me. When I came back to Bucharest, I knew God had plans but I did not realize how big they would be. I am so amazed at all he is doing in my life.

How far would you drive for Mexican Food?

Question: How far would you drive for Mexican food?
Answer: I would drive as far as I have to get good Mexican food!! And that is just what I did last Friday. Two of our MAs are leaving soon so Raegan and I decided that we would take them out to eat. Where you ask? To Brasov, which is 3 hours away in the mountains of Transylvania.
I found this place a few years ago, and from the name you would not guess it was Mexican food, "Bella Musica". It is right across the street from the Black church and town square. And let me just say it has the best hot sauce in the world. It is up there with my mom's. And even though it has a full menu of Mexican food, I have never got passed the Chicken Fajitas. Oh my goodness they are so good!
A friend of mine called me as we were coming down the mountain and I told her that we had been in Brasov and she was oh, to shop or get ready for team coming the next day? My response was no, to have lunch. She couldn't believe that we drove all the way there just to eat, but when I told what we had she understood.
I know, Crazy Ellena. Well, you would probably do the same thing if you were in my shoes.