About Marinela Chifa

 

Marinela is the oldest of 7 siblings we have in our home. Mari's father died when she was 10 years old and her mother had a history of mental problems and no resources to raise the children. The State was prepared to take the children and would have separated them by age in various orphanages. Mari's uncle asked us to take his brother's children and we took them all with the families permission. 

Marinela has been a delight. She, as well as all her siblings, is extremely bright and gifted. She plays trumpet in our church orchestra and speaks/writes impeccable English. 

In Romania, after the 8th grade, a student is advanced on the basis of testing. In town there are 4 high schools and Mari won a spot in the very best one. In June of 2009, she graduated from this high school as valedictorian! She graduated from University of Timisoara in June 2013 with a degree in Secondary Education and is currently teaching and pursuing her masters.

We have had the Chifa children for 11 years now and consider ourselves indeed blessed of God to have had part in their raising.