ALBANIA IN PARIS, EVANGELICAL INVITATION!

10TH. AUGUST 2011 ALBANIA IN PARIS, EVANGELICAL INVITATION, RIP.
News arrived from our pilgrims on Sunday. They had arrived safely in Paris but not all the luggage.....it would be delivered, hopefully, on Sunday! Monday brought us a video, courtesy of Mirjam, and very positive messages. So, thank God, all is well. Albania took its place in the cultural evening celebrated by the Eudist-Good Shepherd International Family now gathering for World Youth Day. I was delighted to see our three young men singing a Korce song! The group has also seen many of the sights and has even had a boat trip on the Seine!

Here, in Korce, life has continued as normal. I was at the hospital each day to see Nicky. She was happy to return to her home on Tuesday and is making good progress. I promised to take her Holy Communion on Sunday, please God. I am also continuing with my Albanian classes each day!

On Monday evening, I was invited out to tea by three girls, one an American, all working in the Evangelical Centre. I was glad to catch up on developments there as they are building a residential home for the elderly - a new, and much-needed venture for Korce. Earlier in the year, they got very substantial help from an American group towards this project. Also, one of the girls has responsibility for the woman who comes here for a few hours weekly. I was so glad to hear she will get a house very soon. It is in the street next to ours!

On a personal note, my sister-in-law, Elma's brother, died on Monday, RIP. Dan had been seriously ill for a few months. His brother was en route from Ecuador when a visa 'glitch'stopped his travel. I have not heard if this got sorted out. A nephew will replace him to say the Funeral Mass tomorrow, if necessary. Please remember Dan and his family in your prayers.

Also, give a daily thought to our pilgrims as they leave Paris at the weekend for Madrid. It is a wonderful experience and an exciting time for all of them.