A Word From the Boys
Their's Is A Story of Hope
Anchor of Hope Family - from left to right: Gheorghe, Tudor,
Mrs. Susan Hamilton, Bro. Paul Hamilton, Radu and Iochim
- In a recent interview with the four boys whom you met previously, Gheorghe, Radu, Tudor, and Iochim shared personal testimony of where they are now in their lives. The recurring themes - Jesus Christ, family, and love.
Gheorghe, age 17
How has your life changed?
Before I moved in with this family, I had no goals, no plans. Things I never counted important are important to me now.
What is important to you?
That I am saved and know I am going to Heaven.
How did you learn about Jesus Christ?
From Bro. Paul coming to the orphanage, I became interested because we would play basketball. I got saved in 9th grade.
What would your life be like if you hadn’t met the Hamiltons and gotten saved?
It would have been a wreck, a catastrophe. I may not have lived this long. I am very happy I met this family.
Radu, age 15
How did you grow up?
My mom was always drunk. She left me at the orphanage when I was two. I lived there thirteen years.
How did you meet the Hamiltons?
At the orphanage a long time ago. I got saved when I was at the orphanage.
What would your life be like if you hadn’t met the Hamiltons?
Destroyed.
How has your life changed?
It is a lot better.
Are the Hamiltons your family now?
It’s a clear thing. Of course. That’s a silly question!
Tudor, age 16
How has your life changed?
I feel happy, I feel like I have true friends with real faith. I know I have a God in Heaven who listens to my needs, who answers my prayers and takes care of me.
- I’m happy to be here with this family. They can provide a future for me which my parents couldn’t. They just left me and went abroad to work. I found my dream - my goal is to become a pastor and help orphans like me to come to know Jesus Christ. (Editor’s note: In the last newsletter, Tudor’s goal was to be a policeman. This summer, the Lord put the desire in his heart to be a pastor instead.)
What is the greatest need of the orphans in Moldova?
Everyone needs somebody to encourage them, give them advice, just to be there for them.
Who does that for you?
Pastor and......Mom* (big smile). I’m very thankful for my pastor and mom. They’ve sacrificed a lot for us to live in these good conditions and have taken care of us. I’m very thankful for that. (*The boys refer to Susan as ‘Mom.’)
Iochim, age 19
How did you grow up?
I was at the orphanage school since the age of eight. My parents both died and my older brothers couldn’t take care of me.
How did you meet Pastor Paul?
He came and had lessons with us at the orphanage from 2nd - 4th grade. Sometimes they took us on road trips. Many times they came with gifts for all the children. When I was in 9th grade, Pastor Paul invited me to come stay with them. I have lived here one year.
How did you get saved?
Coming to church here, I listened carefully and decided, “It cannot go like this anymore.” I found out the truth about Jesus Christ. I found out what he had done for me and accepted Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Saviour.
What are your goals now?
First of all to serve God, second to graduate college, and to have a good profession in construction, and to have a family. That is all.
What is the greatest need of the orphans?
Someone to offer them a parent’s love. Someone to give them a chance to become something in life. Love given to them by someone. Who is that in your life? Jesus Christ. I am thankful to the Lord that He got me to this place and that He saved my life and changed me.
