It's been 2 months since I came to you with news about Ray House, respectively news about the events of September and October.

         During this time, God helped us and we managed to put everything we needed for the winter: eggplant, peppers, red peppers, beans, mushrooms, pickles of all kinds, vegetables, tomato juice, jams, compotes, zacusca, fish paste etc. Tireless hands worked hard and filled the pantry and the refrigerated boxes, and mother Tatiana was the one who was not absent from all this work! We kiss your hands, Mother! (pictures 1-8)

         Household and farm activities also continued, being of course combined with play, anniversaries and moments of relaxation. (pictures 9-20) The celebrations of this period were Ionel(17 years old), Laura (10 years old), Gabriela (13 years old) and Madalin (17 years old). May God bless everyone and help them make the best decisions for their lives! (pictures 21-24)

          The months of May and June were months of continuous quarantine, just like March and April, so the activities at Casa Ray had their "stage" also in our house and in our yard (with one small exception that we will mention later;).

          The children had regular activities such as housekeeping, play, birthdays, relaxation and learning. Especially the learning for 6 of our children and young people because at the end of June they had to take exams that would allow them to move on to the next form of education. (pictures 1-17) Oh, let's not forget. We also had a moment of artistic creation. :) (picture 18)

          The month of February, the last month of winter, was like a late, cold autumn, as was the whole winter we had this year.

          Due to these high temperatures this season, the respiratory viruses that haunted us have affected many of our children. Only 5 of the boys resisted without getting sick, on the other hand all the other 14 went through conditions from the easiest to the most complicated. We cannot say that these viruses have passed completely, but they have reduced and are beginning to approach the end. We thank all those who support us in the medical field. We have months when these expenses far exceed the allocated budget. (picture 01)

          With joy we can let you know that the little ones started a fellowship group, a group that Doinita herself is dealing with, one of the big girls. We are glad that they find such concerns and that the big ones apply in their turn what they were taught. (pictures 2-4)

          We also have apprentices in the field of machine repairs and manual work, apprentices we are also pleased with! (pictures 5-10)

          Welcome back! We hope you are well and healthy!

          For us, October was a month full of blessings, we saw fully how God poured out of His goodness over the Ray House.

          He multiplied the fruits of our lot, so we harvested fresh vegetables in October. The glory of Him who makes us grow and fills our rooms! (pictures 1-6)

          In addition to what we have managed to gather from our own harvest, we also have benevolent friends who share their crops with us, which is very helpful, considering that the Ray House serves 2250 meals a month. God bless all those who care for orphans! (picturea 7-11) From the gifts received, we were delegated to help some other families in need, and the joy of those people filled our hearts, living on our skin the verse that says: “It's happier to give than to receive!” (pictures 12,13)