MIRËSEVINI NE SHQUIPËRI

Many people have asked me what does the Albanian language sounds like? Guess what, I still can’t tell ya!! But my title today gives you a sample of what it looks like….it says “Welcome to Albania”.

And a welcome it will be!!! I can’t wait!!! Allow me to share pictures of what we have to look forward to.

No soul food or hot dish here!

Durrës - a historical gem

The picture below is the site of a Roman amphitheater. This is our first activity the Monday after we get there.. details later.

The ancient city of Durrës is the Via Egnatia (a major Roman road that began in Albania) that the 1st century Christians used to declare the good news. By the way, that road is pronounced “Via Egg Naw tee ah”…yup!!

🎼 I’ve got wheels; I’ve got racks; I’ve got books and I’ve got tracts.🎤

Looking forward to the ministry…gotta work on my presentation…as soon as I get one.😉

Of course we have to visit the house of God.

Looking forward to the tour and hopefully see the area that Kev and Bre worked at….this is going to be a fun day. ..I can tell… details later.

…and of course the grand finale of the first week…. The three day Special Convention…We are bringing gifts to share…

STAY TUNED my followers❤️

Ms. Paula

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WHERE?….OOOHHHH!!!

That’s the common reaction I get when I tell people that we are going to the Special Convention in Albania. “ Where is Albania?” I tell them next door to Macedonia and Greece…Then the next common response is “Oooooohhhhh!! History lesson: The Albanians call their country “The Land of the Eagle”. This country faces the Adriatic Sea which lies on the Balkan Peninsula. It is snuggled between Greece and the former Yugoslavia. Albania is known for its natural beauty…from its jagged mountains to its white sandy beaches…I can’t wait!! Although Albania is the official language, there are different dialects. Gheg (in the northern part of Albania) and Tosk (in the southern part of Albania). There’s also a small community of people that speak Romany. Albanians are very expressive people. So we can speak with them with our hands and feet without even knowing the language. As a matter of fact, I can say ‘yes’ and ‘no’without saying a word. ...

OUR JOY IS OVER FLOWING!!

Imagine the emotions running through me as I was doing my morning work out on zoom when an email popped up saying “YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO ATTEND ALBANIA 2025 Special Convention”. I couldn’t wait to connect with the rest of the family to hear their excitement!! That wonderful morning was November 8, 2024…..now let’s fast forward…. Flight booked…hotel booked….itinerary for our activities in Albania has been finalized…now what? There is so much to unpack to get ready for this trip but I think it’s best I pack first….(my attempt of cracking a funny).

THE END

..well my lovely followers…my journey to Albania has come to an end…a wonderful end. I asked my supporting cast their thoughts of Albania through their lens…enjoy their expressions. “Welcoming, beautiful, comfortable, lovely”. “Never felt unsafe”. “Felt more like a reunion of seeing friends that they hadn’t seen in over five years and some friends even longer.” …as for me…I had the best time of my life (as best as you can in this crazy system). Thank you Albania for your love and self sacrificing spirit…Albania is a beautiful country and is definitely worth getting the Albanian experience. I loved seeing this country through my children’s eyes…they were so happy to return and reflect on their lives there…I’m pretty sure Albanians will be planting more palm trees because they used up all their branches waving to Bre and Kev….😂 …My world has become smaller simply because of the pure language that we all strive to speak….it’s a special thing that NO ONE can imitate...

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