so does our journey... we leave the hotel at 8am tomorrow morning to head for Bucharest and our travels home. Three weeks is a long time to spend with a group of strangers.. I know I have made some lifelong friends! I cannot begin to describe what it feels like to think that your goodbyes to the children at the clinic may be forever. Although I fully intend to return to Tutova, God willing, as soon as possible there is no guarantee that the same babies will still be there. Today was a sad day but a joyous one as well... We all know that the children truly benefited from the time we were able to spend with them... we got to see first steps, first sitting up, first top tooth... and so much love!
I haven't posted about the last 3 days of our visit to Tutova Clinic but I hope to do so during my layover in Switzerland tomorrow...it has taken a while for me to process the emotions that have run rampant through me the last few days... That makes it extremely hard to post!
Even though I hope to have most of the pictures I intend to share up by Monday.. I know that I will have thoughts and memories I will want to continue to share with those of you who care... so keep reading, start planning your own trip to Tutova, and maybe we will be fortunate enough to journey there together!
Love,
Terri
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I /will/ keep reading, Terri. I have been blessed and encouraged by your faithful updates. Thank you. The children's lives are forever benefited by your love.
I too hope to return one day. Maybe when I do I'll meet you.
Peace be with you, Stephanie
I am in the process of planning my return trip in July and I know what you are feeling right now. I am so happy you posted this blog It made me feel like I was back there and my wait to actually be there is not quite so long! Thank You.
Thank you, Terri, for sharing your experience. I imagine you're feeling much the same way I felt leaving Tutova last April. You will leave a piece of your heart in Romania and you will miss the children every day, but try to remember how much each and every child is loved by every former, current and future volunteer. You will witness the changes in these children as future volunteers report back on their experiences and you will take pride in how well "your kids" are doing. To think that little Ema-Elena was just a little over 6 weeks old when I met her and being fed through a tube, her progress is tremendous. As you begin your journey home, know that the kids will be ok, that they were loved before you arrived and that they will continue to be loved after you are gone - that is what matters most. You have been, and will continue to be, a part of something truly wonderful. I will be sure to give each baby a hug from "Mama Terri" when I see them again this March.
Safe travels, Michelle
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