November was a month of intense preparation for winter, implicitly for December. Pickles, wood supplies, general cleaning, garden plowing, home decorating etc. (pictures 1-6)

          Besides these activities, we managed to develop the electrical installation of the two halls we have. Now our sleep is quieter knowing that we have eliminated dangers such as electrocution and the outbreak of a fire due to electrical causes. (pictures 7,8)

          Another thing we were very happy about was the fact that in our area, an orthopedic doctor from Crimea came and she was able to check the back of all our children and young people. She did some massage sessions, because unfortunately, we have some children with quite serious problems: vertebrae displaced, scolioses etc. We hope she returns to our area to continue what she started. (picture 9)

          Thanks to friends in Germany who also blessed children with clothes and toys this month. (pictures 10-12)

          With the help of the Lord we came to the end of spring. A rainy spring but blessed with health and peace for Casa Ray.

          Like every year, every season is marked by specific activities, and spring is recognized for planting all sorts of seeds. The Garden House Garden is now "up to date" in terms of gardening timing :) We are praying that God will now grow fruitful plants from small seeds. (pictures 1,2,3)

           We would like to thank specially to all those who have been involved in the project of changing doors and windows. There were enough pieces to replace, but with the help of the Lord, this project was completed in May. We are are looking forward to the next winter to feel the difference. (pictures 4 - 8)

          We want to begin with thanks to God for the beginning of 2019 was quiet and without unpleasant events.

          The month of January, being a stagnant winter month, allowed us to have only classical indoor activities such as: music lessons, diverse manual work, household chores, intensive learning and study, and last but not least, preparation of food, in many cases with own farm products, large turkeys of 20 kg. (pictures 1-5)

          We managed to go with a lot of children to an ophthalmologic control during this time. So far six of them need glasses, we'll see what will be after we manage to go with the second row of children to control. (picture 6)

          In terms of arrangements, small changes had to be made at the entrance hall, as the walls were a shingle, considered flammable by the Department of Emergency Situations. We have now complied and everything is in line with standards. (pictures 7,8)

          For us at Casa Ray, November was like the "Scottish shower," pleasant events woven with sad events.

          For the first time, we received with the goodwill of the friends from Neamt  and Suceava County, cereal for animals, but also for the consumption in our kitchen. Without this kind of donation, it would be very difficult for us to keep the animal farm on our hands, which is why we greatly appreciate this help. God to reward all the loyal donors!! (1-3)

          Unfortunately, in November there was a “reckoning” over Casa Ray, when Mother Tatiana had to go through a rather complicated surgery. Due to some incidents caused by older operations and constantly deposited effort, the colon has been incarcerated, so she had to be hospitalized and operated urgently. We all stood there, not knowing if her heart, which has many problems, will resist this surgery, but thank God, He listened to the prayer of the hundreds of people who cried to Him and did not allow the orphans of Casa Ray to remain once more orphans. Now, more than a month after the surgery, we can breathe easily because we see the mother almost 100% recovered, again among us as in the old days. (4)