The Winter Olympics will come to a close before this day concludes. I have watched some of the events on a “here or there” basis and been graphically reminded that in sports competition there is “the euphoria of victory and the agony of defeat.” In other words, as I am want to say, “for every winner there has be a loser.”

Although our family has said its “goodbyes” very recently to two loved ones, there are still many reasons for gratitude this time of year.

As the year 2025 comes nearer to its close I would like to share with you an update of our donation ministry over the past several months. First, I am glad to mention that our number of Christian schools helped was seven!