Tuesday, August 18, 2009
In & Out
The other day, coming back from a day trip to Greece, we gave a ride to an Albanian policeman working at the border. During Enver Hoxha's (the communist dictator's) times he was a bee-keeper. Re-education followed the advance of democracy. From his lips we found out some interesting facts about immigration. Every time we go to Greece, we see big blue buses rushing towards the border, where they are being emptied. Apparently, illegal immigrants are kept in jail in Greece only until a bus fills up. And back in Albania, one is being brought to court only after three deportations. (The prisons would be overflowing, smirked the policeman.) So if you are to cross the border at night over the mountains, you should only worry about the possible bad mood of the Greek police - in case you do get caught, that is.
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Sean and Vika, I thank God for your wonderful updates and insights. These people must be so desperate when prison in Greece is an acceptable substitute for what they have in Albania. In a communist country where God was literally dismissed by those in authority and I guess I could say asked to leave? As those leaders were replaced with new authorities that God is raising up I feel that 1 Tim 2:1-8 says it all. The people must pray for their new leaders and authorities lest it happen all over again. They've lived the worst now as things continue to improve the Albanians must contend for God's Power to keep them. Love and prayers for you and Albania. Your brother in Christ, Glenn
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