Author: Violeta
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Rough day
Two people were arguing about a stone. One was adamant that the stone was round. The other was set to make the point that the stone was blue. And they still don’t see eye to eye. After everything I learned and practiced, to communicate, to mediate, to see reason, to successfully appease the most tense…
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Christmas caroling 2014
It’s been seven years since I last went caroling. It was a magical (better than I remember) night, mainly because the joy of Christmas and caroling was lived through their eyes, voices and hearts of little kids. We were up till midnight. The littlest one, Iris was asked by her dad: shall we continue caroling?…
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Confidence and humor
We drove 17 km up in the wilderness to visit a friend. We sat down with a glass of water each, and talked. He used to intimidate me. A lot of important and well put together people used to intimidate me. I never showed it, but I always thought there is something I am missing,…
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Noua Generație
This group. We step slowly – it’s a holy ground. Authentic. Their hearts on fire. There is room for everyone. Room for being true. Room for tears, for laughter, for singing, and spontaneity. There is comfortable room for us. We feel loved Though we barely entered this place. Jesus is present. I smile in my…
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The joy and challenges of adaptation
As we establish a rhythm of life in Cluj, I inevitably compare and contrast it with the last time I had to adapt to the Californian home I now miss. It took me months to figure out the stores where I could shop comfortably, and to get cooking. My food only tastes good when I…
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Week 1 – we survived
It’s like a cold shower, or like having to write with your left hand all of a sudden, and it’s not just doodling. It’s writing your final thesis. We have done everything in our power to prepare for the move, but I can’t help but acknowledge how much easier life was in the States. On…
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Day 4
I felt very welcomed today, pe Inului 2-5. So grateful! I woke up way early again, and pondered for a couple of hours in the dark. Later at 6 AM we did a FaceTime chat session with mom and dad, and gave them the tour of our half furnished apartment and then looked for couches…
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Day 1
The countdown stopped. Huh… and a count-up began. Romania welcomed us with delightful weather, warm and sunny after weeks of wet and icy cold. We landed at midnight. We made our way to the apartment and slept for two hours. Woke up early, had coffee and watched the hills brighten up. There is so much…
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farewell
It’s ok to leave a party while you are still having fun. It’s recommended. Think of the alternative. I thought I didn’t want the attention of my departure during open store hours. My colleague shot this and sent it to me. It made me cry… I have been so happy here. The time spent at…
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A proper send-off
We have been so honored by our friends and family these past few weeks: Wind beneath our wings. Thank you for your love and support as we venture out to new worlds and are called to exciting challenges. Conrad was hilarious last night sharing his view. To summarize: we are leaving because we’re sick of…
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What shall we be known for?
“Who am I to do anything about anything?” It’s a very tempting thought. It’s lazy and cowardly. “What if I make a fool of myself? What if nobody will want to listen or join in or follow?” Moni said the other day, as she was giving us an account of her business journey with ups…