July 2012 NewsletterJuly 14, 2012|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, UkraineHello family and friends, July is the hottest month in the summer. A few days ago, it was in the mid 90s, but today it is back in the mid 80s. Mornings and evening are wonderful times of day to…
June 2012 NewsletterJune 21, 2012|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, Therapeutic Massage, UkraineHello family and friends, It was in the upper 50's F yesterday, but summer is right around the corner. School is almost finished here in Illichevsk, and the children will be running to the beach. Ice cream stands will be rolled…
Foster ChildrenSeptember 27, 2009|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The ChildrenDuring my fourteen days with thirteen children, I learned many things about the value of life. Seven children, ages 5, 10, 12, and 15, as natural as could be, lived out each day in front of me. With so many…
Fourteen Days with Thirteen ChildrenSeptember 12, 2009|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The ChildrenAfter a most interesting train ride and conversation with a sailor and his girl, I arrived in Simferopol, Crimea. I had three hours to explore before my friends from Froonza would arrive. I had slept ok on the train, so…
Promise, Provision, & ProgressJuly 12, 2009|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The ChildrenSeven years ago, I moved to Ukraine to work with children in need. The first group of children that I was introduced to was in the city of Marganets, south central Ukraine, at the Orphanage for Children with Mental and…
A MissionaryMarch 23, 2009|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, UkraineSo, exactly what is a missionary? Webster defines this word as, “One sent to propagate religion.” In search of a good synonym for propagate, I found what I think is the best synonym. I like the word multiply. I like…
What the Children Need to HearMarch 15, 2009|Mark Koehler|Newsletter, The Children, UkraineRelationships have always been on my mind. Since I was a child, my own need for relationships was a major factor in my life. It was missing much of my childhood. When I interact with our children at the Emmaus…
