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How to say watermelon in Russian
For the record, watermelon in Russian is арбуз (say: ar-BOOZ ). And some folks in Belarus are super-happy today, digging in to a...
Doug Brendel
Aug 30, 20241 min read


Someday...
Someday, when this little guy comes home from college, he’ll sleep on this sofa-bed. In the meantime, this will be the only new sofa this...
Doug Brendel
Aug 23, 20241 min read


Zucchini, Grapes, and Turkey?
Greetings! Here’s a brief, summery photo report from Belarus to make you smile! (I suggest you widen your browser to the max to enjoy...
Doug Brendel
Aug 16, 20241 min read


When an orphan comes home...
Good morning! Friends of New Thing have been helping the orphans, and their house parents, at Children’s Village in Kobryn, Belarus, for...
Doug Brendel
Aug 9, 20241 min read


Missed graduation?
Nope, you were there! Here are a few pix from graduation day at the orphanage... ...where we had the joy of providing “Life Starter Kits”...
Doug Brendel
Aug 2, 20241 min read


Summer smiles
Just a brief note and a few fun pix from Belarus (click here) to enjoy on this summer day!... Thanks for journeying with New Thing! Much...
Doug Brendel
Jul 19, 20241 min read


A kiss from Minsk
Friends of New Thing gave generously to provide Life Starter Kits for graduating orphans in Kobryn, Belarus, as they head off to college....
Doug Brendel
Jul 5, 20241 min read


What makes an orphan smile?
Here’s a brief photo report from Belarus ... some orphans’ smiles to make YOU smile! Thanks for journeying with New Thing! Much love,...
Doug Brendel
Jun 21, 20241 min read


When you need socks
When you need socks and underwear... “Here ya go!” A brief photo report from Belarus. I think you’ll smile. Thanks for journeying with...
Doug Brendel
Jun 15, 20241 min read


With a heart full of gratitude...
With a heart full of gratitude, I am delighted to report that 34 households and groups gave generously (some twice, once even four...
Doug Brendel
May 31, 20241 min read
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