summer comes soon

Hello friends,
I realize it has been awhile and for this I apologize.
exciting things are happening, Despite the california-like heat that has been re-occuring here, which I hear will only intensify as the summer dawns and progresses.

Two weeks ago I was able to take part in a music event that was administered by a missionary from Minnesota. It was designed as an outreach to the musicians here in the city. It was an evening of jazz music that was recorded with audio and video. there was a string section, as well as 2 horn players and a rhythm section. It was neat to network and meet some musicians here in the city and develop some new relationships.

New English students are coming along right and left. I have 3 new students -- two korean students and a romanian pastor. I am excited to work with all three of them.

My Visa process is also moving along. What was a very daunting task is looking very positive. I got a housing contract and a legal address here in bucharest, If everything goes as planned, I should be able to turn in all the paper work in a month or so.
Until then, I will have to leave the country to renew my tourist visa. I had plans to go to venice italy, but plane tickets are more than expected, so now a train ride to bulgaria looks to be on the horizon in a week or so. I also have a medical mission coming up June 20th for a week. We will be going to the countryside to work in a village. I will get to work with children and also the evangelism/prayer station. It should be very exciting.