Why did I want to go to Romania?

Keziah

It was my first time to see snow and it was my great exploration.

Since I was 16 years old, I have already been to many places for short-term missionary trips. I enjoyed preaching all over the world. I was able to experience God deeply, especially when I came across problems and difficulties. I also enjoyed meeting people and building up relationships in the places where I have been. But, I was not satisfied that I was usually taken care of by my friends, colleagues and churchmates during the trips.

I thought that if I can go overseas alone, it will be a great chance for me to get to closer the Lord and know Him deeper. So, I decided to plan the trip in my heart. I thought about going to Korea; however, I met some Korean people in Hong Kong. I thought that if they know I would get there, they will go with me. Then, I thought about many places.

At that time, I had already known Adrian. He was so sincere and nice indeed while we talked on the net. I also trusted him more or less. Then, I asked him what his country was and how the people were. He told me something about his country. (Of course, he also gave me good impression, I also wanted to start our relationship).

But, importantly, I wanted to explore myself and see the world clearly alone. Then, I told him I would go to his country. Now, I still remember what I asked him: Can you take me to some places where the poor live (slum areas)? He replied: The whole country is like that. It was funny, but Romania is indeed a place for the poor. It is not hard to see and find beggers on the street. When I went there first time, I deeply experienced God. I had no experience to go overseas alone. So, I put much time and effort to pray before and during the trip. Actually, I knew nothing about this country. It was hard to find information about it in Hong Kong. I got an idea after praying one day. I should go to the Library. Being a substitute teacher, I got much free time. So, I got there at once and then tried to find information about Romania. Unfortunately, I could find nothing even though I searched for it on the shelves of the travelling section. Then, I prayed again, I trusted the power of prayer, I saw a book about Russia after I prayed. I took it at once, but the Library almost closed. I opened it quickly and scanned it inside, there was a part about Romania. On the other hand, when I tried to talk to my net friends that night, everyone on the ICQ list (almost 500 net friends) sent me information about Romania. I was so moved.