Happy New Year

Today the teens created 24 fruit baskets and distributed them to members of our church and other folks in our neighborhood. It was a great time of fun, giving, and sharing love with the elderly people who live around us. We sang to each person and Kenny and Lexi dressed up as Deed Moroz (Russian "Uncle Frost") and Snigorichka (Russian "Snow girl" his niece). Everyone enjoyed the visit from the kids and sang along and one babushka even danced along! Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Winter Has Arrived

We have enjoyed unseasonably warm weather this fall - until about 10 days ago. It snowed a little and stayed cold. Then last night during Bible study time it started snowing and has not stopped yet. It is a winter wonderland or a nightmare, depending on whether you have to be out in it, or if you just want to get out and play. Many schools have closed again due to a recurrence of the flu epidemic. I took some pictures while I was out today of the main street in town covered in snow - I was surprised that the authorities had not been able to clear the streets! Enjoy the pictures...

ABC Update

I visited the Baby Hospital today and saw our precious kids. It was shortly after lunch and right before they fell asleep for their afternoon naps. It is always an emotional experience to visit the kids because you want to take them all home and give them all the love they are missing, even though that is not possible.

We currently have 20 children in our care. Please keep them in your prayers that God will bless them with forever families. Also please keep the staff at the hospital in your prayers as they continue to provide care and love for these precious children.

At the end of this month we will complete our tenth year in providing for the children. Some of you have been sponsoring children the entire time, others have just recently begun providing support - either way, thanks for giving so that the children can have their basic needs provided. Your sacrifices are making a tangible difference in their lives.