Kaelyn is a big sister!

And she is so proud to introduce her beautiful new baby sister to you!

Meet Alayna Grace...

She arrived on Monday morning, the 29th of August 2011.

She was 21 1/4 inches long and a healthy 9 pounds 1 ounce!

No lack of love and kisses here!

                                                        One of God's greatest gifts!

Out-numbered 3-1 by the girls, Daddy is in love all over again.

One Day At A Time

That's how they come. Just one day at a time. Yet I still don't manage to keep up. I do try. Really, I do.
I just looked back at my last post - other than newsletters - from May 10th!! Guess I need a shove rather than a nudge...
Classes do keep me busy. Three different elementary schools, one high school, one after school elementary class and one evening adult class.
Then there's the house... cleaning up dog hair, washing clothes, cleaning up dog hair, hanging clothes to dry, cleaning up dog hair, taking clothes off the hangers, cleaning up dog hair, ironing clothes, cleaning up dog hair, you know...all the normal stuff...plus cleaning up dog hair. I have no idea why they are not bald!  I sometimes wish they were! Once in awhile I even cook. Breakfast pretty much daily, but dinner... John and Ian do that a lot more often than I these days. Thanks guys :-) I enjoy baking but the mealtime dishes have kind of left me with all our crazy schedules and fewer times we're all here to eat at the same time
Speaking of cooking! OH MY GOSH!!! We got the most awesome gift from the church we attended way back when we lived in Texas!!!! A BRAND NEW GAS RANGE/OVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND one for our church here!!!! OH MY GOSH!!!!!!

Isn't it gorgeous!!!!!! Trust me here - IT IS!!!! Thank you all at St.Johns SO MUCH!
The one it replaces was more than 30 years old. Much smaller.(although huge for Japan sizes) The oven would light - sometimes, but never stay lit without something in it cooking - which made pre-heating impossible. Even then it would usually go out and need relighting 2 or 3 times per baking session. So never could it be left and not checked every few minutes because no flame and gas still pouring in could mean much trouble!! The door didn't close well so we used a bungee to keep it from falling open ;-} It had served well but its day was done. And the church oven had totally died.
With this new beauty I even have thoughts of a dinner here and there ;-)

Ian seems to be doing more and more in the music with his H2O hiphop group. They have several events each month and a pretty good following. He also does some guest DJ stints for other performers and events.
He still works at the clothing shop in downtown Nagano and has several repeat customers that he enjoys helping with their special requests. He and his girlfriend, Chika, enjoy the time they have to spend together going and doing or just hanging and taking it easy.

Zack did really well in his first two university basketball tournaments. It was so great that John could arrange to go and see all the games in both tournaments and I went for the weekends both times. They placed third in the Kanto area and fifth in the Rookie(meaning freshman & sophomores). He's really enjoying university life and the new friends and freedoms. Still a pretty full schedule between classes and basketball but not nearly as strict as high school dorm life. He finally had a free day to go take his license test and passed so we took his scooter to him on the 18th and he says it's much nicer than the bicycle.

John keeps busy with all his classes, church piano, English service and Bible Study and cooking a couple times a week for neighbors &/or students that we entertain at our house. He's had a bit of trouble the past couple of weeks. On the 11th, in Tokyo for basketball, we went to meet a longtime friend for lunch before the game. It was raining. John was wearing crocs. Not a good combo. On the way to lunch he slipped, but didn't fall three different times. The restaurant our friend chose was located down a flight of stairs - marble stairs- wet from the rain. On the first step John slipped and caught himself by slapping a large window - thankfully it didn't break. He proceeded. On the last step, his feet slid out from under him and he came crashing backward on to the preceding steps. Slick, wet, hard-edged, marble steps. The edges of four steps caught him - so to speak - leaving him multi-colored at his shoulders, mid-back, lower-back and legs. Of course...he jumped up saying he was fine, while I was in shock still along with our friends, asking repeatedly if he was OK or felt he broke anything. We proceeded to the table where we discovered he had crashed his elbow and was leaving a blood trail. It was a small cut. But it bled,and bled, and bled, for several hours. And just when we thought it stopped  - it bled more.
So here we are two and a half weeks, major swelling, discomfort and discoloration, multiple Dr. visits where they say it's nothing to worry about, x-rays (that revealed no breaks!thank you God!), emergency room visits, draining of fluid, antibiotics and hours and hours of ice packs later... and it still seeps blood and fluid constantly. But the docs said `don't worry'...right.
Kaelyn said a special prayer for Jiji's arm though so we know that's why it isn't any worse and actually is beginning to look a little better. Thanks Sweet Girl - MUAH!

I'm a month away from heading stateside after more than two years! and YES! I'M EXCITED! Video chats and phone calls are a blessing but come no where close to in-person! It's always emotional, and even a little scary, to go off and leave the 'boys' here. Just have to remind myself that God goes with me AND stays here with them. And I really need to see and hug all those others of you!
So any of you who would offer up some prayers...for John's elbow to heal, for the three of them to be safe and well and needs met while I'm away, for my travel, oh yes - and the catalyst for my trip - Daeon and the birth of our 9th grandbaby in late August, and whatever else may occur to you :-)  we would be very grateful.

Please do remember the Japanese people still struggling greatly from the effects of the 3/11 disasters. As well as all those in every part of the world that are facing their own troubles. Thank you always and may God bless you abundantly!

Nagano News in June

Blessings Dear Loved Ones & Prayer Partners!


Wow, it is hard to believe that the year is already half over. So much has happened here and throughout the world in the last couple months that it seems like it surely must have been lots longer! Here, the recovery is going so SLOW!!!! The biggest trouble for the government is the clean-up. SO MUCH to be hauled away….and what to do with it. Japan is a small mountainous country, and there just isn’t anywhere to dispose of all of the waste. Millions of tons of debris have to be taken care of before the reconstruction can begin. There is still so much uncertainty. We visited last weekend with a young lady that just came back from visiting (volunteering) at one of the hundreds of shelters. She said she felt like she was in a prison. It is now getting close to 4 months after the disaster and hundreds of thousands of people still have no idea what their future holds in store for them. The people in this shelter were all from the area in Fukushima Prefecture where the nuclear reactor is that was destroyed. Their homes are still OK, but the government has given them no idea if and when they will ever be allowed to move back in. The uncertainty is the worst. No one knows.

Our friends, the Suzuki family, were able to finally get out of town and came to visit with our neighbor (Shiho) and Kim joined them for an evening meal. Although they have resumed a somewhat normal life, the financial hardship is overwhelming. The mother and father had three properties, 2 rental apartments and one storage facility that were all destroyed by the Tsunami. Unfortunately they still owe hundreds of thousands of dollars to the banks for all three. Insurance won’t cover any of their loses, and the banks are still requiring payment even though it could be YEARS before the sites may be useable again to generate any kind of revenue. The government has said they will help, but so far to those affected they are only empty words. No real news is coming. For those living in shelters, the government is helping with food and things, but those that have moved out of shelters and are trying to re-establish their lives, there is NO HELP! The government has already built many thousands of temporary homes, but many are opting for the life in the shelters rather than incur an additional financial burden. Since all of the people had many things lost, and still owe money on them, such as homes, businesses or cars, the financial demands on those affected is becoming overwhelming. The number of suicides in those areas is sadly increasing drastically.

There is such a need for a strong government now, but it is in turmoil. The Prime Minister has decided to resign when a little more of the recovery is finished, but who will replace him is still undecided. The country is in such need of prayer….PLEASE PRAY FOR JAPAN!!!!!

We are now officially into the rainy season, with rains almost daily, but thankfully it usually brings cooler weather. The whole country is asked to conserve electricity, so it is a welcome relief that the cooler weather allows everyone to conserve.

We (and our church here) were SO BLESSED with a wonderful gift of two beautiful gas range/ovens! Both ours and the churches were over 30 years old and both failing. We are so thankful to our wonderful brothers and sisters from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Boerne, Texas for the awesome gift!!!! We are truly BLESSED to have so many wonderful friends that help us all of the time. Without your help (especially the prayers) we would not be able to continue doing His Work. Thank-you all so much!!!!!

Kim is busy preparing for an overdue return trip to America. She has fixed her schedule and will go first to visit mom in Phoenix, followed by a visit to Texas to visit with mom and dad, sister and brother and a niece. She is scheduling it to last a couple of Sundays as she is so looking forward to visiting the church there. Then off to Mississippi to visit 2 of our children and their families before heading off to Nashville to be with Daeon as she will give birth to our 9th grandchild. Without a doubt the most difficult part of living here is being so far away from our family. We are so grateful that God is providing her with this time. She is looking forward to seeing MANY of you also and catching up on all the local news.

I (John) will stay busy while she is gone with many things going on. August 2nd we will be having our annual Tuesday Bible Study sausage party in the park. Last year 72 people came and heard the story of Jonah. This year I’m planning (need lots of prayers) a live play of the many miracles that Jesus performed. Usually a lady from our church does large posters of the bible story, but this year we are hoping for something that will be even more attention getting/memory making to those that come. Almost everyone is non-Christian, so it is great way to introduce Jesus to them.

On August 4th I’ll do a kids cooking class with usually over 30 people attending. I always enjoy cooking and being with kids, so it will be fun for me, but lots of work! I’ll miss Kim’s help. From about July 26 to August 18th is summer vacation for the school kids. I’m planning many different activities to involve as many as possible. I hope to have one or two kid sleepovers to help introduce them to the American style of life.

We are all busy with classes until the vacation starts, for me, all my classes continue, but Kim is lucky that her elementary schools have no English classes til the end of September as they get busy preparing for the annual school sports festival.

Ian is staying busy with his work, plus 3 or 4 times a month he is doing concerts with his Hip Hop group and doing guest DJ appearances throughout the prefecture.

Zack is busy with school and basketball. He just passed his scooter test so now is motoring around instead of biking! YEAH! His university finished 5th in the Kanto area Rookie (1st and 2nd grade students) University tournament. He was 3rd in total points and rebounds!!!! Better yet he played only 111 minutes while the guys with more points and rebounds all had about 150!!!! He is doing so GREAT!!!
By His grace, God continues to equip us for each individual challenge and opportunity that He presents. Your prayers and support are necessary to our being here. We ask you to pray with and for us that we always strive to walk before God, wherever that may be, and be used as instruments of His love in all we do. Should God ask any of you to partner with us in our outreach for Him, please send any love offerings to: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, for Baranski John Alan Mission Fund, c/o Becky Wack, 1003 Rowan Cove, New Albany, Ms. 38652. We do still need our own funds, but still also for our Japanese brothers and sisters as well. If your heart leads you to send us financial aid for them please make a note with your love offering that it is for the disaster relief. Thank-you all so much for your prayers and giving hearts.

We hold you each in our hearts and prayers with praise and thanksgiving.

In His love & walking before Him, the Baranski Bunch

May 2011

Blessings Dear Loved Ones & Prayer Partners!


Luke 21:8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

As May 21st came and past, we know that the end has not come. But when we look around us, and see the devastation from the tsunami and earthquake here, the continuing damage from the tornadoes and flooding in the states, and the recent volcano in Iceland, it seems like the beginning of birth pains is truly coming. Of course none of us know when the end will come, but I know without a doubt when I woke up this morning I was one day closer to meeting my Savior! We haven’t sent any updates of the conditions here since the terrible destruction has started to rock the southern and central parts of America. There is so much need everywhere, that we don’t want anyone to think our needs are greater than someone else’s. We are so thankful for all of the prayers that are still being lifted up for those people in this country and are also thankful that we can continue to lift up those in the states. As I am writing this, I am listening to the constant reports coming out of the Oklahoma area and the continued onslaught of disaster.

I imagine that the disaster in the states is allowing the dormant Christian to really reactivate his faith. That is a true blessing as we pray that God will use the disaster here to open the eyes and hearts of those here. Presently since the March 11th earthquake and tsunami, we have had an additional 1,240 earthquakes of a magnitude of 4.0 or larger. The radiation threat is not going away and damage to the tea plants as far away as 200 kilometers from the reactor has been identified. People are still worried, but as there becomes less and less daily news, a more normal life is slowly returning. People are not spending money now as they are worried about the future. Of course the outcome of that is it is further hurting the economy. The government reports it will take 3 to 5 years to complete the clean-up of the damaged areas! There is so much debris and absolutely no where to put it. So that is the biggest trouble now, how to clean-up. It is not an easy task as there is no where to bury it, burn it or store it. All of the areas are pretty much at the base of mountains, and of course next to the ocean. The debris is a combination of wood, concrete, glass and steel. Each one needs it’s own disposal technique, so to compound the trouble, the debris has to be separated! So for now, about 150,000 people have NO IDEA when they will be able to resume their lives or for that matter WHERE! Even if they want to rebuild in the area that their home use to be, it may take as long as 5 years before they can begin. YUCK! And so far the government has yet to give the aid or direction that the people need. Thankfully MANY, MANY volunteers are going constantly to the areas to help, but all are untrained and although their hearts are in the right place, many are not sure if they are a help or a burden. The only thing certain right now is that the rebuilding will take MANY years! We pray that these people won’t be forgotten and God can use this time to open their hearts and minds to the wonderful gift He has for them.

Besides the trouble of losing houses and things, the area along the coast has sunk, causing trouble for those who were fortunate to still have their homes. Please take the time to read this page: http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2011/05/09/quake_shifted_japan_towns_now_flood_at_high_tide/?page=1 it talks about the troubles facing residents in one town as the high tides are now flooding their town and their homes are soon to be in trouble. It seems like the troubles will continue for a LONG TIME! I pray that your prayers will too! PLEASE DON’T FORGET THE PEOPLE HERE!

There are so many charity events going on here from concerts, to basketball games to help raise money to support the victims. On April 30th, Zack’s university team had a benefit game with alumni that presently play in the pro league here. We were pleased to go and help out. It was so great to see these young men doing something to help others. Ian has performed either with his Hip Hop Group or as a DJ for several benefit concerts. We are so proud of both boys and the way they are using their gifts and talents to share with those affected by the disaster here.

Last Sunday we had a guest pastor come for our morning service and to do a special early afternoon service. For the afternoon service we had over 40 people attend. WOW! For us that was a huge number! I know for most of you, you are thinking if your church had a special event and only 40 people showed up it would be a failure….but for us…it is WOW! We were amazed at how many people came. Pray that His Spirit will talk to each one of those according to their individual needs.

The beginning of May is called the ‘Golden Week’ here as there are 4 National holidays in the course of one week. We were able to have a barbeque one of those days and had two young members from our church join us along with some of Kim’s students. The results were great as one young man is now a regular coming to our Sunday English Worship service! PRAISE GOD!

With all the bad news going out, we do have some good news about Zack. From May 11-15th the Kanto Area University Basketball Championship was held. There are about 108 universities represented. Zack’s team finished in 3rd place, and even more exciting Zack was a STARTER! We were so shocked. He played about ½ of each game and rotated with a senior that is considerably taller than Zack. Zack got recognized as the best 1st year student in the tournament and was the second best rebounder!!!! We are continually amazed at the wonderful gift that God has given him and his desire to use it. In June they will have the Kanto area ‘Rookie’ tournament for 1st and 2nd year students. We are looking forward to going and rooting for the boys.
By His grace, God continues to equip us for each individual challenge and opportunity that He presents. Your prayers and support are necessary to our being here. We ask you to pray with and for us that we always strive to walk before God, wherever that may be, and be used as instruments of His love in all we do. Should God ask any of you to partner with us in our outreach for Him, please send any love offerings to: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, for Baranski John Alan Mission Fund, c/o Becky Wack, 1003 Rowan Cove, New Albany, Ms. 38652. We do still need our own funds, but presently we need them for our Japanese brothers and sisters as well. If your heart leads you to send us financial aid for them please make a note with your love offering that it is for the disaster relief. Thank-you all so much for your prayers and giving hearts.

We hold you each in our hearts and prayers with praise and thanksgiving.

In His love & walking before Him, the Baranski Bunch

and on and on

Hi Folks!
With all the weather related trouble that's happening recently all around our world I keep hearing the phrase "natural disaster". Each time, I cannot help but wonder how and why that term came to be? I see them as disasters of nature... but I see nothing natural about them!
Whatever it is you refer to them as they are devastating.
Most recently we get so much information concerning the tornadoes and flooding in the U.S. and the untold numbers of people being affected. Many of these areas are where we have family and friends. We praise God that so far as we've heard they are all safe! Several have been a part of the relief efforts.
We pray for all those there as we continue to pray for the masses here in Japan still struggling with day to day existence since March 11th.
Today I got this link, http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2011/05/09/quake_shifted_japan_towns_now_flood_at_high_tide/?camp=misc%3Aon%3Ashare%3Aarticle , from a dear friend. I hope you'll take the few minutes to read it. It's about the current situation in Ishinomaki, a town that was closest to the epicenter of the 3/11 earthquake.
While on the one hand it is heart-breaking, it is on the other an encouragement to read how the residents there are coping and keep going forward and doing the best they can with what their circumstances are.
It should be nudge for those of us fortunate enough not to have lost family, friends or possessions to do our best and make the most of our every day, no matter what.
I place myself first on the list of those needing that nudge.
May each one be encouraged and blessed by His love, peace and grace!

He is my strength...

..the hurrier I go , the behinder I get!
I've heard this expression all my life. Recently it rings all too true.
I have great intentions - really.      Which alarmingly brings to mind another oft heard saying... 'the road to ____ is paved with good intentions'
YIKES!!!
Those good intentions must be followed up by real actions.
If I would actually DO the things I think about I would get much accomplished.

The new school year here in Japan is back in full swing and my calendar is fuller than ever with classes that take me in a different direction daily. I teach at four different schools, five days a week, and two classes one evening a week. I thank God for the opportunities these classes give me to connect with so many people that we otherwise would likely never reach. The schools here allow, even encourage!, talking about God and Christianity! WOW!!  Admittedly, it's mostly because it's something new to them and a subject to contrast their lives to that of other countries. That's O.K. It's an open door to inviting them to know more and for God to use any seeds to increase His harvest!

My current struggle with this full schedule has a few different facets. One of these is the fact that there isn't the time to go to some of the places affected by the March 11th earthquake and tsunami to physically lend aid. Sometimes this bothers me. I pray - LOTS. I check on the sites via internet to see what the current needs are and what's being done so I know better what to pray for. Still I sometimes feel bad that I cannot be physically there doing something.
The chance I had to go with others to a shelter and witness firsthand so many that have lost so much touched my heart and soul. I talked, as best I could, with a  few. Mostly listened as they poured out their hearts. I promised to pray for them. I do.

And now, in addition to all those here, the recent attack of tornadoes in the states has come much too close to so many family members and friends there. Thank God that He does hear every prayer. He knows every one of us personally and completely. Whether we know Him or not.

All this only serves to make the urgency I feel for those who do not know Him even more so.
"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. " Psalm 28:7a NIV
HE IS!!! How do they make it without Him???

We are so blessed to have the opportunity to introduce our Lord to so many. And further so to be assisted and encouraged by so many of you by your prayers and  financial offerings. They do so much more than you can imagine to encourage us and nudge us on when we become weak or weary.

Thank you. God bless each of you.

April 2011 Newsletter

Blessings Dear Loved Ones & Prayer Partners!


Isaiah 40:1-5 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been complete that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins.

A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

1085, that’s the number of over magnitude 4 quakes that continue to rock our country. Today so far we have had only 3, and it seems the number is gradually decreasing. The scientists talk that the quakes should continue for the next 6 months or more!!!! We are lucky that we are far enough from the major area that we don’t often even feel the tremors! Often the only way we know is when the lights are moving! I can’t begin to imagine the terror that grips those in the areas so severely damaged by the March 11th disaster. In the Suzuki families’ neighborhood, 2 more large buildings have been determined to be unsafe and they are all wondering when their buildings will get the shake that finally breaks their camel’s back. They were hoping to come visit here this coming weekend, but Mr. Suzuki has been asked to work EVERY DAY helping to clean-up. Of course, he is happy to be able to help. People from all over the country are joining in with the clean-up. Miho, the oldest daughter, is still in the hospital and they’re not sure when the infection will be gone and allow her to go back home. Her oldest daughter will be starting high school soon. Because of the earthquake and resulting damage, her school will open almost 1 month later than normal. It will be so sad in all those areas as the schools will reopen but many of the students will never return. For each school it is different, as children go to high school here not by the area you live in but by the school you qualify for. Each school has a different entrance test and requirement, so children from all different parts of a city attend each high school. So each school will be different depending on the number of students that were lost in the disasters or have been relocated to a shelter in another area. I can’t imagine going back to school and 10-50% of my fellow students will be GONE!! There are still about 150,000 people living in shelters and the government is hoping to build about 100,000 temporary homes within the next couple of months….but the location, the infrastructure and many other things are still undetermined. Hundreds of thousands more are taking up temporary residency at friends or family homes throughout the country.

Radiation is still the #1 fear and now the people that lived close to the nuclear reactor plant are being told they may never be allowed to return to their homes, while people that live about 20 miles away are being told they may be able to return within 6 to 9 months. Of course, what to do until then????? Please pray that these people truly can feel God’s comfort, His peace, His love and that God will direct the right people, the right message, the right action to truly open up their eyes to His wonderful love.

We want to thank all of you for the many wonderful prayers being lifted up daily. PLEASE DON’T STOP!!!! The need will continue here for years to come! Also thanks for those of you who sent posters from your Sunday School classes….they are all so special and have already touched the hearts of so many here! THANKS! And for those of you that have helped with financial aid directly to us, on behalf of the Suzuki family we say THANK-YOU from the bottom of our hearts! They have a difficult time understanding how people that don’t know them can care so much. They hear from their daughter (our neighbor) about God, but they have never experienced Him in their own lives! Pray that they will truly know Him on a personal level.

We had scheduled our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party for Saturday April 23rd, but woke to cloudy skies with the forecast calling for 100% chance of rain. We had 145 people scheduled to participate, but at 7:30 the rain started so we contacted all of the people and rescheduled for the next day! We woke Easter morning to a beautiful sun filled sky. We went early and hid over 700 eggs! At 10 o’clock people started arriving, and by 10:30 we had 122 people!!!! It was our largest gathering EVER! PRAISE GOD! Also next to our area, was a large area with many blooming cherry trees and there were an additional 75 or so people that were watching and listening to our event! It was a GREAT DAY! I cooked 165 hot dogs, and made 8 pounds of pasta salad! After hunting the eggs, the children and parents listened to the Resurrection Story and then heard Tomo’s testimony. Tomo is a young (31 years old) member of our church who first came to know about Jesus when he was a high school student and came to the church for English classes! He has lived the last 10 years in Germany and will be going back this fall to go to a Bible College there. He has hopes to return as a pastor one day. He gave a wonderful talk about what Jesus has meant in his life!

Ian is busier than ever, and has now participated in 2 different benefit concerts. On April 2nd his hip-hop group was the main group for a benefit concert and last Tuesday night Ian was the guest DJ for another benefit. We are so proud of the way that he is giving up his time to help those stricken. Zack’s university life is in full swing and this Saturday he will be participating in a benefit basketball game. Almost every group here is busy doing things to help out! It looks like country wide they will raise the sales tax 3% to help offset the costs of reconstruction. Everyone seems like they are willing to pay the extra to help those that have had everything taken away.

With the new school year just beginning, Kim is back in full swing working at different schools EVERYDAY! She is truly shining His light where ever she teaches.

By His grace, God continues to equip us for each individual challenge and opportunity that He presents. Your prayers and support are necessary to our being here. We ask you to pray with and for us that we always strive to walk before God, wherever that may be, and be used as instruments of His love in all we do. Should God ask any of you to partner with us in our outreach for Him, please send any love offerings to: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, for Baranski John Alan Mission Fund, c/o Becky Wack, 1003 Rowan Cove, New Albany, Ms. 38652. We do still need our own funds, but presently we need them for our Japanese brothers and sisters as well. If your heart leads you to send us financial aid for them please make a note with your love offering that it is for the disaster relief. Thank-you all so much for your prayers and giving hearts.

We hold you each in our hearts and prayers with praise and thanksgiving.

In His love & walking before Him, the Baranski Bunch