I would like to thank all of you for your support, response, and patience. Particularly with this January issue, I want to apologize for its tardiness.

I had almost completed this issue, when, due to hardware problems, it was completely lost, requiring me to start from the beginning. Again nearing its completion, as most of you know, our family suffered the loss of my wife?s brother, Yevgeniy Kochurin, in a trucking accident, which required my attention, further postponing the printing. Your prayers and sentiments have been much appreciated.

It was suggested that I just proceed with this as the February issue, but it was on my heart to go ahead and make this the January issue anyway, albeit somewhat late.

The Lord willing, I will be able to get the February issue out more or less on time.

Remember us in your prayers, even as we are mindful of you all in ours. May God?s hand be ever on us all, and let us always recognize Him as the source of our life and strength.