Day 3: We set out for Lyman district. It's a territory that has been de-occupied, but it's still not safe. The enemy is not far away and could easily attempt to retake the Zarechnoye village. Before the war, it was a prosperous village. People here grew early potatoes, which sustained their livelihoods. They lived quite well, as can be seen from their houses and yards. But now, potatoes are not the priority, not for everyone.

Surprisingly, we met people who planted their 50-acre gardens and set up irrigation systems. Just a couple of kilometers away are the positions of the Russians, yet these people hope for a harvest and the opportunity to sell it. It's heartbreaking to see that their houses are destroyed, and they are living in a cramped one-room summer kitchen.

But their determination and sincerity to make things work are inspiring. God willing, I will return here to buy potatoes from them. I will buy a lot. I will distribute those potatoes in Severodonetsk and Druzhkivka. The people asked not to be photographed, but they allowed us to capture a picture of their garden.

There are also children in the village. We cannot understand the logic of their parents as to why they don't evacuate them. Our arguments have no power to influence the situation. But what we can do is try to improve the lives of the children. We provide a generator to the family. It is a necessary item as there is no electricity in the village. We express our gratitude to our partners from HART mission who have supplied us with generators for providing assistance in such situations.

We continue to drive around the village, encountering new acquaintances and hearing similar stories. They are told almost without emotions. There are no emotions left. Only pain remains. We become increasingly silent. We listen. We suggest praying. We cry. We hug people.