Friends reunited

Margaret last visited this lovely lady, Roza, almost 10 years ago. They connected then and it was a joy to see the love and affection still very much in evidence yesterday. Diana is an old friend too.
Roza is a war widow, so it's 20 years since she lost her husband - and their ten children lost a father. Like so many, most of them have left Kosova in search of employment and a 'better' life.
As you might imagine, Roza has not had an easy life. During the war she buried all her valuables on her property and fled to Albania with all 10 children. This treasure trove was not found, but on their return one of her daughters, Mire, went to the well to draw some water, not knowing that the Serbs had left a land mine in it. The explosion seriously injured her and had left her with brain damage. Mother and daughter are now the only residents of the family home.
During the time of Serbian oppression, Roza needed hospital treatment. The tattooed crosses on her wrists, received when she was a child because of her Catholic upbringing, saved her life. The soldiers, on seeing the crosses, passed her by when others were taken away from her ward. The war casts a long shadow.

Here is Roza with her daughter and grandson who is visiting from Bosnia during the holidays. Please pray for them.