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Update on Timmy
Just a note to say thanks to the 8 households who responded so generously to help the orphan Timmy with his special needs! (You can...
Doug Brendel
Aug 1, 20251 min read


About Timmy
A 90-second fairy tale One day in Belarus, a baby boy was named Timofey — we would call him Timmy. He was born with serious spinal cord...
Doug Brendel
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Look for them
On his TV show years ago, Mister Rogers offered reassuring advice to children. In times of trouble, he said — when you see or hear or...
Doug Brendel
Jul 18, 20251 min read
What you teach
When a shipment of humanitarian aid arrives in Belarus, our “Response of the Heart” team members — all grownups — go to work. But the...
Doug Brendel
Jul 11, 20251 min read


Let's call it luxury
No luxury in your laundry room? I think this brief photo report from Belarus will make you smile. Thanks for journeying with New...
Doug Brendel
Jul 4, 20251 min read


Follow-up on the new orphan
Greetings! I’m so grateful to report that Ilya’s need has been met, thanks to 11 friends of New Thing responding generously. Newly...
Doug Brendel
Jun 27, 20251 min read


One more orphan
This just in from Belarus: Ilya and his mom didn’t have a home — they lived in a dorm provided by the company where she worked. She died...
Doug Brendel
Jun 20, 20251 min read


The best thing about that kid...
Hello! I think you’ll love this! ... Photos of the children with disabilities at the Belarusian boarding school we’ve been helping. Just...
Doug Brendel
Jun 13, 20251 min read


Love them and they grow up
Paulina is growing up! I think this very brief photo report will make you smile. Thanks for journeying with New Thing! Much love, Doug...
Doug Brendel
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Not exactly a box of “Tide,” but awesome anyway
Just a note to say Thanks for the laundry detergent! Our “Response of the Heart” team received a large quantity of "стиральный порошок”...
Doug Brendel
Jun 3, 20251 min read
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