So much has been happening.  We are raising funds and timbers for a new home office for Shepherd's Purse.  It isn't huge but it will give us much needed storage and work space.  It will also free up another bedroom in our home for guests.  We seem to have a lot of those from Ukraine and all over the U.S.

We still need a little financial help for that project and have decided not to fund the project out of the general fund.  So, if you would like to help...

So many doors have continued to open.  However, I keep going back to the source - Nastya.  She has always been the heart of this ministry for me.  We have not heard from her for almost 2 years now.  The other day our good friend Sergey from Kherson told me he saw Nastya's mother walking down the street with her latest boyfriend.  Her face was dirty like she had sat around the fire all night. They didn't talk but just smiled and nodded. 

I sure wish he would have checked on Nastya.  She turns 17 in a few weeks.  it is hard to comprehend that she has lived mostly on the streets since she was four years old. I still pray for her and hope she will be okay.  Last I heard she was living with a 21 year old guy.  At least she was off the streets.  If she follows the generational pattern of her mom...she will soon be pregnant and moving from boyfriend to boyfriend.  i suspect she may have syphilis or AIDS. 

She is just one of many.  A few weeks ago I was checking fares and almost decided to go over and find her...and check our other ministry partners.  I may do that in March or May.  I need to know how she is.  I want to visit my old friend Auntie Alla too.  She ran the day center where Nastya came all the time.  Alla got burned out working with the kids and is back as a nurse at the children's hospital.  We may get them some more supplies.

So many needs and so little resource.  At least I have prayer.