On Thursday night, we went to dinner at Coca's house in Tutova. Dan grilled, Coca supplied the home made wine and cherry liqueur, and there was much laughter. We saw the pig, chickens, rabbit, dog and puppies.
On Friday, Lauren and I went to visit the House of Roses with David Conway from England. David is involved with several charities that work in Barlad. The House of Roses is home to six developmentally disabled adults ages 23 to 30. They have a great program where they share responsibilies for the house, for pets, and have outings in the community. Volunteers come to do various projects with them. There is one staff person there with them 4 days a week and 2 staff for 3 days a week. Now, if this program could just be replicated for others! I think other developmentally disabled adults are in institutions where I suspect they do not receive this level of care and opportunity.
Today, Gabi's foster parents took me, David Conway, and Oana (a translator) to Târgu Ocna in Bacău County. We went to Salina Mina Trotus, which is a salt mine. They have created a huge space 800 feet below ground where there is a small church, playing fields, ping pong tables, and many, many more activities. It was an amazing place. Gabi's foster parents were sorry that Lauren Aaron Fishbach had left and couldn't join us. They are wonderful and generous people. We also went to Magura Târgu Ocna, a lovely church on the mountain above the city. Gabi couldn't come with us cause there wasn't room in the car but she has been to his place and loves it! Great day!
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