Nathan went to Romania last week. I didn't publicize this on the blog because I didn't want anyone to break into the house while I was home alone. JK... kinda. Another bonus about living with the McKenneys is that I didn't have worry so much about the whole robbers thing. And my bedroom window is on the third floor, so that helps. Anyway... I'll get started.
My husband, the cheapest man alive, chose a journey that included a night train from Durham, an overnight stay at Gatwick, an 8-hour layover in Frankfurt, and a midnight arrival in Bucharest the following day. He's cray-cray.
Nathan didn't want to stay at a hotel between the hours of 1 a.m., when he arrived in London, and 10 a.m., when his flight departed. Oh no... He took a picture of his resting place at the airport, a.k.a behind the pagan high altar of the multi-faith chapel.
I'm not sure what the two blocks between the cross and the star of David represent. You?
During his layover in Frankfurt, he took the same amount of pictures as he did for the rest of his time in Romania.
Cool German buildings
Some more cool German buildings on a river
A classic German meal. I think it's safe to presume that he was off the Whole30 wagon during his trip.
So why did Nathan go to Romania in the first place? Well, a two main reasons:1) to see the ministry that my parents helped found 20 years ago, called Children to Love International and 2) to support Jake (center), who is currently the main caretaker for Ramos (left).
****update: pictures of the kids have been removed until permission has been granted by the appropriate people. I jumped the gun! Sorry!***
Ramos was in hospice care until Jake came to be with him in April. He is doing much, much better, but he is still not expected to survive his blood infection. He has suffered much in his 16 years, including horrific abuse in orphanages and the rehab center where he is now. He split his chin open a few years ago, and the wound never properly healed, leading to sepsis. Needless to say, it was/is such a sad story that only makes sense in light of eternity.
He also saw mangy dogs...
...and palatial buildings...
...and pretty flowers...
...and rusty old Dacias...
...and kept with tradition...
...and saw John Piper preach twice...
...and came home with some duty free German chocolate.
When I asked him what the highlight of his trip was, he said it was hanging out with John Piper in the airport for TWO HOURS on the way home. Can you imagine?!
John Piper's Desiring God website is here. You must check out Ian and Larissa's story on the front page. His biographical sketches are found here. Start with John G. Paton one, "You Will Be Eaten By Cannibals," at the bottom of the page. Ah-mazing. One of my favorite things too is the "Ask Pastor John" series. You could type it into YouTube. Here's one to get you started: What would you say to a man wanting to sleep with his girlfriend?
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