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What is this? Well wikipedia can help you out. Just do a quick search.

Quickly though, it's this deal on March 1st in Romania (and Moldova). Guys give girls one and whoever wears it with the red and white string will (as wikipedia puts it) be "powerful and healthy for the year to come." YES just what I was hoping for.
About 2 weeks ago the sidewalks of Marghita started filling up with the vendors who sell these things. There are so many kinds, it's almost impossible to choose one without just closing your eyes and grabbing at the first one your hand reaches. They can be as cheap as 30 cents but go up in price depending on crafstmanship etc... To be honest I think China supports this industry the most (sorry Dad). The one you see a picture of is the one I received today. Today is Thursday so that means I head to Ciutelec to help with the worship service. Apparently the church in Popesti that our foundation is quite close with had a group of ladies hand made some of these for all of the residents. Very cool. Ghita, told me he wanted to give me his. Ghita is almost completely paralyzed and is almost impossible to understand. Yet I am sure his mind is very clear. Today, after the sermon on the Fruits of the Spirit, he was the first to begin praying. I couldn't understand a word he said but I know God did. Anyway, just thought I'd snap a photo and show you all. Happy March 1st!