Something Different about this Village

It is common to drive past Roma villages all the time. But this one struck us different.

Stopping our vehicle by the side of the road to get a better view. We couldn't help think of the many children who must live in these conditions during the coldest part of the year. Last night was -16°Celsius. Slovakia has a late week of sub-zero temperatures. 

The children of Roma endure many challenges and some are beyond their control. Greg and I discussed how we can help these families.  

We agreed to come back with some blankets. We remembered our neighbor, who gave us some money before we left on our mission. She wanted to help support our mission, but we want to give back instead of receive. She would be happy to know the money went towards some families with young children in some of the worst living conditions. 

We picked up our young translators and drove to the village and carried our bags of blankets through the bitter cold evening. A gate led to the village and soon we were greeted by Eric, who escorted us to homes with children. He told us "it is not safe here." There are wild hogs and barking dogs. 

When we arrived, the women were cooking dinner and invited us into their homes. These women live with young children with limited resources and finances. They were grateful for the act of kindness.

Ephesians 4:32, "And be ye kind on to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."