July 2015October 14, 2015|Mark Koehler|NewsletterHello family and friends, Our tomatoes are ripening on the vine and some on the window sill. Carrots are doing well also. Bell peppers, squash, and cauliflower are looking good at this point. We are eating salads from the garden,…
June 2015July 14, 2015|Mark Koehler|NewsletterHello family and friends, June has been a hot one in our area this year. Water pressure is low because everyone is watering their gardens, particularly on the weekends. Our pea crop is harvested, the tomatoes are coming along, and…
May 2015May 28, 2015|Mark Koehler|NewsletterHello family and friends, Mark's Moments In Mykolayiv, southern Ukraine, gardens are planted and fast growing vegetables like radishes are being harvested. Sveta is making tasty salads with radishes, onion and garlic greens, carrots (not from our garden) and mayonnaise. As…
April 2015May 28, 2015|Mark Koehler|NewsletterHello family and friends, Spring has come alive in Ukraine! April showers and warm days have brought buds to the trees, early flowers to the yards and fields, and have brought crops to the gardens. We planted radishes, peas, onions,…
March 2015April 2, 2015|Mark Koehler|NewsletterHello family and friends, Mark's Moments In September 2014, when Sveta and I returned from America, we moved into our new home in southern Mykolaiv, Ukraine. The bedroom was ready for us to use, but other items like the kitchen…
February 2015March 6, 2015|Mark Koehler|NewsletterHello family and friends, February brings hope for spring in Ukraine. Planting begins in March. Sveta and I are looking forward to our garden this spring. Christmas Fundraiser Results The results are in! Our Christmas Fundraiser was a huge success.…
January 2015March 6, 2015|Mark Koehler|NewsletterHello family and friends, Welcome to 2015, a year of hope and change for a bright future in Ukraine. I have great faith that this year will show many positive events. Join us as we walk with the children of…
DecemberJanuary 13, 2015|Mark Koehler|NewsletterChristmas Fundraiser MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Family and Friends, The cost of everything is skyrocketing because of the Russian aggression. We need your help to continue our existing programs. Our donations declined last year and we are counting on…
NovemberJanuary 13, 2015|Mark Koehler|NewsletterHello family and friends, Happy Thanksgiving! While doing your Thanksgiving and Christmas online shopping, you can help MUCH. Here is how you may help! How to Change a Child’s Life Without Spending a Penny MUCH wishes to introduce you to…
OctoberJanuary 3, 2015|Mark Koehler|NewsletterHello family and friends, Christmas Fundraiser 2014 The struggle in Ukraine continues. Ukraine nearly avoided bankruptcy earlier this year as we struggled through uncertain times without a president. Our newly elected President’s biggest problem is an escalated civil war that…