Caleb or a Horn Worm?

My parents always send Caleb e-mails with pictures of the wildlife around their house. Yesterday's e-mail was about 2 Horn Worms that my Dad found on his tomato plants. Caleb and I printed out the picture that he and Mom sent and have it posted in our apartment. This morning it was so cold in our apartment that Caleb grabbed a green blanket off from the couch to wrap up in while eating breakfast. I told him he looked like one of Grandpa's Horn Worms! Then I remembered that we had a tomato from our garden in our fridge - he grabbed it and fell quickly into the role of a Horn Worm. H-i-l-a-r-i-o-u-s!

Today started off pretty rough with about 2 hours of screaming and crying before we got to "Horn Worm" smileys above : ) The day continued really well, though. We had a group of Hungarian missionaries from Budapest here. They went and brought about 15 of the residents from Ciutelec (an orphanage for adults with special needs - many of them elderly) to Marghita for coffee and worship. The residents loved the fact that these people spoke Hungarian (since most of them grew up in primarily Hungarian - Romanian families.) There was so much joy today as they worshiped the Lord together...I brought 3 Casa Alba kids with me to this time. Before leaving CA I explained to the kids that we were going to share the love of Jesus with some people who were very lonely. I was so proud, especially, of Mihai - going around, shaking hands, greeting each person. He is one special kid! Caleb even felt comfortable enough to begin dancing with the Hungarians during one song - (without Mom!!)...it was such a joy to watch him!

Most of you know that going to Ciutelec each week is something that I do. Although for most of this summer I actually haven't gone....one crazy summer! When I do go I usually help out with the singing and then do the teaching. As much as I enjoyed being with the residents today and worshiping with them it hit me again that it's something I need to pull back from. The ministry within the team and with the Casa Alba kids is expanding - a lot. For about 2 years now I've wanted to not be a part of the Ciutelec team on a regular basis but have realized that God had plans for me to continue. But now I really feel that it's time to step out. Not that I don't care or don't feel that God uses me there - or that I'm not needed...it's just too many things on 1 plate. I'm praying that my leaders will - hopefully - understand and give their blessing for me to leave this particular area of ministry so that I can better focus on the team and Casa Alba!

Almost time for our team's worship night...I'm really excited about the Lord has put on my heart to share. I am praying that He rocks their faces off with it. I'll most likely put a new devotional post up about this within the next day or two...

A few more "off" days and then, one week from today, begins "THE SCHEDULE." Somehow putting that in caps makes it have more importance or something : )
What is "THE SCHEDULE", you might ask? Basically it is what will happen on a weekly basis from now through May. Of course twists and turns will work their way in but it's a good deal to aim for, I think.

I feel like I'm just blabbing. Enough of this. Done. Gata.