Our friend, Gabi, got married twice in the same week. How does that happen? In Romania couples go to the government center of their sector of the city for the civil, legal ceremony. This is a happy occasion with flowers and well wishes. Next many couples will have a ceremony at church where they say their vows before God and many of their friends. Then there is usually a multi course dinner of celebration with games, entertainment, lots of food, and pictures. It is fun and an occasion not to be missed. We enjoyed every minute.
Living cross culturally, meaning we live in a cultural that is different from one in which we were raised, has been something we've enjoyed. And certainly one we have felt called to do. It has had it challenges too. We realized early in our time in Europe the best way to learn about a new culture was by being present. Living day in and day out among the people we want to know. We need to be there life events - their births, deaths, weddings, birthdays, graduations. We have been blessed to be present for many of these occasions. We are grateful to those that support CBF's Offering for Global Missions which enables us to be here.
And Gabi & Iulian we wish you many, many happy days and years ahead!
