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Sometimes we feel like we are blindfolded . . .
Here's Jean in our back yard. The "pinata" was part of our
youngest daughter's 26th birthday celebration. Says Jean, "I never
was good at sports!" |
When we are working on new projects, in new territory, we
often feel like we are literally running blind in a very foreign land. But
God is faithful to show us the way, and though our efforts sometimes
feel really in vain, we often see the fruit of our labors in happy faces
and an occasional tear of gratitude or a kiss on the cheek. Below, a Romanian
woman in a residence home for senior citizens strokes Jean's face = a sign
of endearment in any language.
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Jean jokingly proclaims, "A clean desk is a sign of
a sick mind." But cluttered as her office seems to be . . .
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. . . it is the boiler-room for writing books, and for her
secretarial and facilitation responsibilities for Heart for Romania. It
is also the site of preparation for assignments such as (below) hosting
a month-long regional TV series on "Living With Disabilities."
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Jean (below) was a Barnes & Noble featured
author at an Oregon special-needs. Jean has spent the majority of her
spare time during the last few years promoting her
books and speaking at various conferences and workshops.
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On the Mall at the nation's capitol in Washington, DC
(below), Jean's book was being peddled by the nation's most active Autism
awareness groups, Unlocking Autism.
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At JFK-NY airport (below), Jean & Dave wait for their flight
to Romania. During this trip they traveled with one of the children
they brought to America for medical treatment. The stuffed toy was "precious
cargo" for the child's sister.
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But at the end of the day, it's this kind of work that brings the ultimate
joy to any woman's soul!
(pictured below) Jean and grandson Addison at Hermiston's water
park. |
Heart for Romania