These unique journal entries are authored by Brother Andrey, a HART ministry partner who serves with his team in the conflict areas.

This is always a miracle. When goodness contrasts against evil. When hope is born out of despair. While some 'inhumans' bring destruction, sorrow, and death, other merciful, caring people do not let evil triumph.

The town of Pídriv Kakhovka (which Kherson's flooded dam destroyed) is somehow forgotten by now. But the victims still haven't recovered from the effects of the flood. It's not possible for everyone to renovate their homes. Especially for a family of women without any men.

Sisters Katya, Albina, and their mother lived in one of these damaged houses. Unfortunately, the more vulnerable houses, constructed without a solid foundation and walls made of adobe (saman), suffered the most damage during the flooding. In many homes like theirs, the water reached the height of the ceiling. Faced with walls on the brink of collapse, decaying floors, and ceilings that had tumbled to the ground, one can't help but wonder: what options remain for these three women?

God has his own angels. I know a lot of them. Jacob from Kherson is one of them. Met him in the summer when the Kakhov dam tragedy just happened. We together pumped water from many houses. Now, he has assembled a small team to help the victims. Jacob decided to renovate these unfortunate women's home.

His team worked very hard, and by now essentially, the house is almost completely rebuilt. Now it's time to get the heating system in. Jacob kindly asked us to buy a boiler and radiators. Thank God we are able to contribute to this good cause. And we have this opportunity thanks to you, friends. Bathroom equipment will be next, and it will also need money. If you have a desire to help, please don't hesitate.

So today, we visited Katya and Albina again. Jacob was happy to show what had already been done. The girls were also happy that the process was progressing. In general, they were very joyful.

Laughter seemed to mitigate some of the frightening memories of the tragedy. Like the moments on a rickety little boat when they were carried away by a swift current, but somehow they reached out to clutch onto a telephone pole for dear life and then were rescued by a compassionate stranger. With smiles on their faces, the girls also recounted the water level. This is the spirit of the people in Kherson, the essence of Ukrainians.

By the way, Kherson continues to be hit with lots of shelling. Where the girls live is also hit often. And it's dangerous. God, take care of the Kherson people. Thank you for being with us. Blessings to you dear friends!