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)

          We have no words to thank Simeon, a new friend from Germany, who made a very nice gesture for the Casa Ray. He donated to our house the car "he grew up with" and from which he was attached. Surely our young people who are at the beginning of the road in the driver's(Antonio, Alexandru and others who will follow), will be very pleased to have a car that they can use when needed. Thanks a lot! (picture 13)

          The beginning of December was greeted with "Romanian Day" celebrations but also with a measles epidemic. The first was Madalin and then it continued with Dumitrita, Abigail, Iosua and Sefora. (pictures 14-19) Thank God that everything ended well!

          Even though all the illnesses and colds that we had to overcome were spread throughout December, the beautiful events specific to the Christmas holidays continued unabated: countless rehearsals, receiving guests, birthdays, celebration at the Bethel church, celebration at the Bodesti church, celebration at the Ray House, festive meals, carols, snowfall, preparation for the new year etc. (pictures 20-48)

          No matter how full a year it may be, full of events of all kinds, when you are close to God and your loved ones, it is easier to get over everything. That is why we want to conclude these rows with special thanks to all of you who are our FAMILY.

          We love you!