October 2026 Dear friends, The Russian military has hit Ukraine and our region of Kharkiv very hard in Septmber. According to the UN’s human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine, sadly, there have been at least 200 civilians killed and another 1,200 injured in the first three weeks of this month - with our city of Kharkiv being a central target. The populace has had to endure a devastating wave of guided glide bombs, kamikaze drones, and heavy missile strikes. On

September 2026 Dear friends, I hope you have enjoyed your summer thus far, but it sure has passed quickly — I cannot believe the fall season will be upon us before we know it. I just returned from my oldest daughter’s wedding reception (wedding was in May), and I am so delighted to have a new son-in-law and to see my daughter so happy. She will be living in San Diego which has amazing weather. Photos will be on my personal Facebook for those who are interest in se

August 2026 Dear friends, I hope you are doing well! While the war in the Middle East continues to consume the headlines, the Ukraine war is being downplayed by our national media, but absolutely NOTHING has changed in this Ukraine war whatsoever. Sadly, about 2,000 men are still perishing every day. While both wars are tragic and horrific, please don’t forget to pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, even if the media has lost its urgency in reporting abou