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'Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never coie to nind?*KO! it isn't tiie to sing "Auld Lang Syne", but you uust thinkve did forget you. Hot so! But since Tin started to paint in1986 and our linistry has becoie better i(noNn, it has becone•ore and ure difficult to keep a big 'NOTE' BOOK coiing. Inour beginning travels in 1980 ve shared our journeys Hith youas vividly as Ne could. As the years have brought us luchbusier lives [or could 1 be slower?) ne currently are to thepoint of redirecting our efforts to Tis's future. Thus le havelade iiany changes. One change is, and we regret deeply and aresad too, the big BALEY'S 'NOTE' BOOK will end with this issue!

'BITS' OF NEKS AT LAST OF THE YEAR JUST PASSED

I would love to recount in detail all of the exciting events,places and above all, wonderful reunions, we experienced.However, seeis best*to wait and put it in ly BOOK! I REALLY aiplanning to continue on with it. In this 'Hote'Book I want torelate lore on our love to Nevada.

The last "NOTE' BOOK ended with preparations under way fora tour through Colorado, Idaho, Utah April 21/ Hay 11/95.Colorado and Idaho, as lany of you know were hoie to us for anuiber of years. He were so blessed, and lany tiies surprisedaliosttothe point of shock! The reason was reunions! Tin wasabout beside hiiiself in Boise, ID. where he graduated froiSpecial Education. Ahost of people who were so ieportant inhis life were at the concerts, including his school principaland soRe teachers. People we had not realized were livingwhere they were, and others who had driven considerabledistances to the concerts. He had tears of joy, hugs, andgrateful appreciation! IfSATHER seeied to engulf usthe whole trip, BUT HITH THE LORDS LEADING HE HERE BEFORE ORAFTER THE STORMS and arrived hone safely traveling 7737uneventful liles!

HHAT JUBILATION! AN INVITATION TO PLAY AT UNITED NATIONSIn April a call caie froi the Kennedy Foundation for Tii to

play at the Kennedy Foundation Huibtd ikiiiam Avard Cereeoniesfor the International Syiposiui on Nental Retardation, (Awardsfor people with outstanding achieveHnts working in the area of

Tim and Maria Kennedy Shriver at United Nations

Mental Retardation). Truly an honor for Tin to be chosen forthis. Froii the coufort and safety of our air travel to the 1stClass Hotel and seals, just 2 blocks froji the UNITED NATIONS, itwas perfect. Their hospitality far exceeded anything we couldwish for, and Maria Kennedy Shriver's introduction of Ubi,allotted her vinsone personality to be exenplified. She is ascharsing as she appears. He were there June 29 / July 2. Tin'sperfornance was, Friday, June 30. It is truly awesoae what theKennedy Foundation has done for the Mentally Retarded. He DOappreciate it so ituchi This very special experience was even•ore special, since we were allowed guests, and iiy brother Clydeand wife Handa cane froa Ohio for the event.

TIME DIDN'T LAG / AGAIN PACKING OUR BAGSGreat anticipation and lany hours were spent in preparation

for what was a truly MEMORABLE TOUR! Facts: Left AnaheinSeptenber 11, returned October 21: traveled east to OH, north asfar as MM, southeast to LA, westward through TX. there were atotal of 41 days of travel: 24 different perfornances; longestday of travel was ^ miles: total trip miles 8,8T5, Again,much frightening weather (such as hurricane 'ROXANHE' inLouisiana) all across the land. Through it all only ONE concerthad light sprinkles!

Every concert is always special, but at tiies extraordinaryevents transpire. Ohio was very special, Jerry and 1 attendeday 50th high school class reunion. How could it be? Ourschedule only allowed us to attend the banquet, but what joy wasnine to see all ly wonderful class nates. Also, saw both of nybrothers and their wives. So great. MEMORIES! In Minnesota,it was our privilege to give a Benefit concert for the HILLIAMSSYNDROME ASSOCIATION, Char Quade was the superb regionaldirector. An exciting tine for Tin, he played for 2 full hoursin the NORDSTRUM Departnent store in CMi @IF miMo He wereall lesnerized by it's size and exciting places. Oh for tiie toenjoy it tore. Everywhere we went we had hosts, and hostesseswith hearts of geld, and love unending. I long to share it withyou. I nust say, one very, very dear friend was able to cone tothe.Hillian Syndrone fund raiser in Minneapolis. 'Kudos' to ourIrna Pol, age 96! Thank you daughter Patricia for bringing her.He even had a wonderful visit and leal in their hone!

ADI08 CALIFORNIA - HOHE IN NEVADA

Ne knoN God ansMers prayers yes, no, or wait awhile. Ne hadprayed that AT THE END OF 15 YEARS OF ALKOST constant travel wesight be able to refocus on pernanent future plans. And too,how loch we had prayed for God to direct us for Til's futurealso! His dreai for his own ART GALLERY with A SMALLPERFORNANCE SETTING has been on the prayer hot line a very longtiis. Ve searched southern CA, and nany other people helped innunerous states. Nothing developed! However, what happened tous is AWESOME. Our local paper In CA, the ORANGE COUNTYREGISTER, did a feature story on Tin's drean of the gallery.Fron that the ORANGE COUNTY NEVS CHANNEL asked to do a storythinking sosething night open up. Early the next day the phonerang. It was fron a nan whose daughter lived in HuntingtonBeach, CA. She saw the progran and faxed her father. JackFlening, a letter, and then called hia. He is the projectnanager for Sierra Assisted Living Foundation (SALF) inGardnerville, NY. He excitedly explained they were building acoBplex for seniors, and high functioning physicallyor nentallydisabled adults. Ellie O'Toole, who started it, had a specialconcern for parents whose disabled children would be leftwithout care when they could not care for then, or passed away.Her brother is a quadriplegic. Naturally, in this setting, thedisabled continue to live in the residence, and are lookedafter. Jack had been a contractor in southern CA lany years,and was asked by a friend to cone help with the project in NV.End result, he and his wife loved the country and project soBuch they noved. they wanted to cone see us, but we wereleaving on tour and working their/our schedules out wasinpossible. They asked if we were coning that way. Notexactly, but we were scheduled in Las Vegas, so we arranged togo over fron there, Ide arrived in Gardnerville, (13 niles southof Carson City, and 50 niles south of Reno) Sunday evening, Nov5. Ne were graciously hosted by El lie's parents. Tin and PeckNagel. Nhat a renarkable, loving fanily! Ne went with so nanyquestions, reservations, and yes, suspicions, even though itseened providential the way it was all laying in place. Ne werethere 4 days, seeing the plans, neeting people, and Tinperforned.^ It looked positiveJuit after seeing a book of the50th Anniversary (1988) love letters to Tin and Peck, fronpeople around the world, and an 80th (1993) handsone birthdaybook for Tin Nagel, (hand tooled and poetry written by Ted theirquadriplegic son) of thoughts expressed by Peck and each oftheir 8 children, we knew they were truly the fine people wehad thought they were. The to it all was the tineJack's daughter saw the TV progran, we had done. The OrangeCounty News Channel, (seen nostly in Orange County) does notbear a wide audience at 45SI QoODc but she was up, saw enough toknow it night be helpful to us and to the foundation. Notseeing it all, she later called the stati.on and they said itwould runoff and on all day, if she did not get it they wouldsend her a copy. She took it fron there and things began to

happen! Jerry and I were dunbfounded. After all our prayers andcertainly the host of nany others around the world, could thisbe God's will for Tin and for us? Doors opened! There was NOdoubt we should nove, but NHEN! After calling our TAX lady, inorder not to worry about CA taxes in 1996 we needed to nove Jan1st. NON! The busy schedule of holiday concerts etc. before usHON COULD NE! Ne also needed a place to live. Not wanting tojaake another trip back. Peck and Tin found us aduplex near theirdaughters. Ne saw the area, and her apt. and told then sonethingof that nature would be fine. One was available by her, but whenPeck called, it was gone. The land lady told her of another one,only 2 bedroons, but they thought it would be adequate. Ne saidwe'll take it. Apartnents were at a preniun in the area.

The days ahead were truly a DAZE! Ne had planned to novepurselves. Jerry had a fainting spell, cause unknown, but the|)r. ruled out heart, and said travel was fine. I said, 'Ne areNOT ioving ourselves?' I found the least expensive novingconpany with better business bureau o.k. and we set the date topove - Jan. 2nd, 1996! Ne had planned to use our 1984 Van (wellover 128,080 ni) until we noved, and then sell it. It suddenlyquit. Now what? Service station Jerry traded at for yearswanted it as is! PTL. No tine to look to buy - also paying CA

ax would be so costly. Ne could rent a car cheaper until weved, and then the day before we would get a nini van for the

:ove. Problen...New Years week-end! NO VANS, but if there were,a drop charge (fee for not returning vehicle) was prohibitive.Also, it had to be picked up at Orange County airport andreturned to RENO! So nuch tine when you are already swanped!1 was just sick! Ne had too nuch to take in a car. Ne prayed

nd prayed...I called again! Avan MS available, and we'd even!et a discount. Also, we could pick up in Anahein, and return

kt South Lake Tahoe (only 13 niles fron our hone) and there wouldpe NO DROP CHARGE. AMIRACLE! The Lord had taken care offafftftof our nove and nany tines before we even thought about it!1) Ne prayed for strength and health to do our concerts, and getpacked! HE GAVE IT. Flu and colds everywhere. Even though we|(ere tired and weary we stayed well! 2) Ne prayed for goodyeather, it was CA rainy season. Ne were going fron house to the!arage constantly also, it was helpful to use the patio to packut there was no patio cover. There was only one day during this

tine that it rained, and we had already PLANNED on workinginside. 3) Ne prayed for boxes. So hard to find, and expensiveto buy. Our dear neighbors supplied the greatest share! Ne werenot only noving our household we loved an art gallery! Ne had

MANY MEMORIES OF ALL OUR YEARS OF TRAVEL AND HUNDREDS OF TIN'SAINTINGS PACKED ANAY we had no idea how nuch until we startedlacking it all for travel! 4) Ne prayed for funds! Ne could notonceive HON we would nanage financially. There would be hugeixpenses. Funds cane in ways and fron sources we never dreaied!

5) Ne prayed for good weather on noving day and as we traveled,there were high passes to cross!! And, no tine for cooking nuch,Friends and neighbors overwhelned us with food! HE PROVIDED IT

ALL...there is still lore. The big day arrived! Ve :i £ £ready!!! The van arrived at 8:10, Jan 2,. A very earlybreakfast, left a longing for food. Again our dear neighborssaw our need before ve did! Our good-byes were said (it vas sohard) and the van was loaded at t:30 p.i. Ve piled into the•ini van and Mere on our vay too! Aperfect tiie to leave asMe lissed the rush hour traffic through L.A. Vhat peace Ne feltas Me traveled with the gorgeous Neather! He were anxious toget to Baiiersfield', CA where ve would leet our dear friends Loisand John Allen. They surprised us with a wonderful dinner ata buffet, celebrating our *itEliT£0' »taaratBeing so weary and knee deep in boxes, on our actual anniversaryDec. 22, we felt.guilty even going to TACO BELL! Mould youbelieve Tii suggested we go there?. After a lost relaxing and wonderful leal we left Bakersfield

ahd drove to Fresno, CA stayed the night and on our way by 6:00a.i. Perfect weather, awesoie beauty as we crossed the SierraNevada wuntains - it was no dreai! Our arrival in Gardnervillewas ahead of the tiie the van was to arrive. Ve drove up to ournew hoie...r6ieiber we rented it SI&fT UKSEEIIf Could this bewhere we would live? Vould we be so privileged and blessed tohave this scene? Ve were absolutely stunned! Ve beheld apanoraiic view of Job's Peak lountain and Sierra Range (about10,000 ft. laden with snow) froi all our west windows. Itseeied unreal! Now let le interject this, when we arrived wewent to the residence of the landlady for the key. Not hoie!Alan across the street said her dog had an eiergency, and shetook hii to a vet in Carson City. After lany tries, such asowner, laintenance ian etc., we called a locksiith. He caie in10 linutes, and soon we were in. Van was 2 1/2 hours late. Thedriver had very heavy fog, and there was a bad fire on thehighway. Ve were ahead of hii so lissed it. However, van wasunloaded and we were at hoie with door closed by 7:30 p.i. Tiiand Peck Nagel had invited us to dinner, but not being able toget away - they brought it. At 8:00 p.i. we sat down, and

'thanked HIN for ALL He did for us, and ALL who blessed ouf livesand then enjoyed the delicious leal! Bedtiie caie at 1:00 a.i.Vhat contentient and peace, we were safely in our new hoie! Vehave always prayed for and asked for the Lord's guidance inevery facet of our lives. I do believe this has been one wherelore obstacles and situations seeied totally out of our rangethan any before and yet they were all resolved with little orno effort on our part. Oh yes, another plus! Ve love lightwoodwork. He even allowed us that in our hoie. In addition,the original property the project was to be built on did notlaterialize, but escrow has closed on a BETTER piece orQi 2blocks froi our apartient! Unbelievable...

Til had been scheduled to present the prograi for the AnaheiiArt Association's Christias Dinner. Ve have such love for thesepeople. Upon hearing of our pending love, it was decided by theAAA they would sponsor this as our funwii siiassUtfufPublicity went out and we will never be able to describe our

feelings of this night Vednesday, Dec 13! It was so wellattended, even at this busy tiie. After the concert there werekind words of gratitude froi various ones of the Art conunity,and Faith Toon, our friend and, the AAA president gave herreiarks. She closed telling of our great financial needs inloving, then suggested a love offering for any who light care tocontribute. It was well over$500.00 Vhat a blessing and shock!You cannot iiagine our eiotions. Ve could only say thanks to ourtreasured friends of Anaheii and southern CA.

Nany have wondered how Tii has adjusted? It was totally hisdecision we love. He knew he would leave his dear friends andbeloved DISNEYLAND, and disneyland faiily. Even so we expecteda real down tiie. Yes, he has lissed it all, but he aiazed usat his adjustient and that he has never regretted the love!He realized when we caie the project would not be ready forsoietiie and that hang ups are a norul part of building. Vefelt and so did he, it would be best to love and get acquaintedand get groundwork laid toward the gallery. Ve ARE Mving inthis direction. Eventually it lay be in the coiplex, but thatwill be soietiie, so we are working with El lie on otheralternatives. An additional blessing is she and others of herfaiily are lusician/artists. Ve had prayed for a soieone inTil's life who saw his vital need of lusic and art and wouldcontinue on with that when we can't! Also, she has had apersonnel business lany years so has contacts throughout thearea, as well as business experience. Tii realizes you do notset up such a business overnight and has learned to wait on theLord's guidance! I will say, not a day goes by that He tells theLord he can hardly wait for it all to happen! There has beenconsiderable publicity on his story since we loved. This willbe a plus when gallery is open.

Afew tidbits about the area. Veather in Gardnerville appearsluch like El Paso, not as hot however. Ve had soie beautifulsnow, but it is usually gone as soon as the sun cows out. It isa lild 4 season dilate. Alt.4,750 ft. Oardnerville, has about4,000 residents, Carson City 40,443. Ve live in what is calledthe Carson Valley, which is totally surrounded by lountains. Thebeauty is undescribable, and unending! The air is clear, sky soblue, siog has not been a factor yet and criie is NUCH less, butwherever you have people it does exist! I suppose one thing weappreciate the lost, we don't have to fight traffic, andfreeways. Lastly the friendliness of the people! It was strangeto us at first to hear, 'Hi, Nr. Baley, hi, Nrs. Baley.' whenwe went to the bank etc. Vhat really put le in shock was writinga check and not having to present an I.D. 'I don't need that,they'd say!' when you start getting your I.D. out. It iswonderful to see this trust. Nay it last a very long tiie!

Finally we have a wonderful church! Our friend John Rowe,knew the sinister, KenHaskins, at the First Christian Church inCarson City. He inforied hii we were coiing. Tii has been ableto serve his Lord playing each Sunday, for the 2 lorning servicesas well as evening, when we are not busy. It is one of the

wariest and lost loving groups ve have ever been in. Ken, hiswife Kathy and all the Haskins have becoie like fanily. Thishas leant so luch to Tii, and of course us too.

THE FAMILY CHATTER PLATTER

Healthvise we are in good shape. Til's allergies have beeniuch iiprovedl Vhat a blessing. Possibly the clear air is abig factor. Jerry had a cold which went into pneuionia, butcleared after 3 changes of antibiotics ( NO hospitalization),and he bounced back to A-1. Ve just had a big tiie celebrationas God blessed hin with his 80th birthday! No one believes heis that age - including his wife. As for le I still strugglewith ly shoulder and back, but God generously grants us allhealth and strength! Ke are so blessed and thankful.

Tin's treiendous SURPRISE the KEVBOARD - gift fron MANY OFyou, and spearheaded by the STITCH AND CHAT GROUP / FirstChristian Church in Castro Valley, CA., left hin literallyspeechless, except for - VOV! It still seeis unbelievable hesays, but we know it is real and he has had endless hours of joywith it! It has never ending changes, and we were shocked whenhe played 'Spanish Eyes' with Kawiian Sound. It was beautiful!It was presented to hin as a belated birthday gift on Friday,July 26, [birthday is June 23) at the lovely hone of Bruce andAnn Tilton (we clain thei as our children). A host of friendsenjoyed this fun surprise. How grateful we are to God and allwho participated in this wonderful gift!

Before I close with the next paragraph, I want to express ourdeep appreciation for your kind renarks and encouragenent thesenany years concerning our 'BALEY'S 'MOTE' BOOK. Though it hasbeen a trenendous job writing it - I did love doing it. Anychange in ninistry, and nission location brings a loss ofgiving, and we have experienced that. NOTHING has changed aboutour work and efforts, ONLY our address. In fact our opportunityseeis even greater here. Me do need your continued financialsupport, and always your prayers. Be assured we ALWAYS answer3(1 letters, and gifts to our ninistry.

AN OPEN DOOR TO RUSSIA / AUS 13/24 1996 !There is a letter enclosed- possibly you have already read

it. It explains our willingness to go to Russia if the Lord sodesires. It never seened the right tiie to return to Austria,Poland and Geriany after we had been there, even though wereally wanted to and we were asked to return. Russia a countryso in need of the Gospel is still wide open! Bibles are cravedby the people and. opportunities are endless! A country thatloves lusic and art so nuch would surely respond to our progran,and Til's lusic. After luch prayer, and talking it over withTil we said we would go if the funds are there, There is NOpossible way to go if the Lord does not supply it through Hispeople, but I know too with the other tours (Poland and NewZealand) that if His people realize the need they respond! Iai never hesitant ask for funds to serve Hin! Ve feel this isa privilege and treiendous opportunity to show the AHESOHE powerof God and what He has done in Til's life. Ne would be honored

to go, and certainly grateful if you could help to send us. Itis going to take at least $7,500.00 Ken said. Til said, 'Boy,101 that is BIG BUCKS!' I said, 'It is very big bucks to us Tii,but NOTHING is too big for God if it is His will.' He are askingeach and everyone to help that can, and please lake this apriority of prayer. Also, I ai praying and asking that EACH ANDEVERY CHURCH where we have been to please consider an offeringor lission donation! Jerry and I feel deep in our hearts ifTil's art and susic has effected your life, you will want to bea part of this lission! IT VILL NOT BE A VACATION I ASSURE YOU!After we return, each contributor will receive a newsletterconcerning all the details. In ly book, I used an old hynn (thefirst stanza) to describe our/Tin's witness.

Talte Ny Life and Let It Be'Take ty life and Jet it be Consecrated Lord, to thee;

Take gy hands. LET THEM MOVE AT THf JMSf QF THY LOVE.

AT THE IMPULSE OF THY LOVE.

Nusic is a universal language, and as we witnessed in Poland whenTin plays it is not necessary to speak! Help us to go if you canand p/ease pray His ifill be done.

As I close I want to quote Psalns )21:1. 'I will lift up lyeyes to the lountains; Fron whence shall ly help coie?' Ve'dlove for you to coie see us, and OUR SPECTACULAR MOUNTAINS ANDBEAUTIFUL VALLEY! Tia is playing, "NEAR TO THE HEART OF GOD' asI have written this. How fitting!!I Trust Kii Always He Has ALL the Answers! Me love you!

God Bless you Always.

Jerry, Rosemary and Tim

Ministers:

Ken Haskins - PreachingGary Bowers - EvangelismBill Ballinger - YouthMarc Friedman - Music

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCHElders:

Dick BirminghamEugene BumsideKen Haskins Sr.

Don Merritt

Elder Emeritus:Sterling Day

Dr. Ken Haskins, MinisterFirst Christian Church

326 East John Street

Carson City, Nevada 89706May 4, 1996

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ken Haskins and I have the privilege

of ministering to the First Christian Church of Carson City, Nevada. First

Christian Church has a heart for missions, especially missions to the people of

Russia. Our congregation has engaged in five missionary trips to Russia. We've

distributed some 35,000 Russian Bibles. We've held preaching services on two

military bases. We've helped to plant and sustiain four churches in four different

Russian cities. We've distributed Bibles in public schools, hospitals, orphanages,

military bases and in our crusades. We've witnessed thousands come to the Lordl

I am currently planning an August crusade. A vital part of any crusade is the

good ol' Gospel music. It is my hope and prayer that the Baleys will be able to

travel to Russia with me in August in order to minister in song. Anyone who knows

concert pianist, Tim Baley and his parents, Jerry and Rosemary, knows just how

valuable they can be to our Lord's crusade this August. We are trusting in the

Lord to provide a way. The Baleys do not have the funds to make such a trip and

we at First Christian Church do not have the monetary resources to send them.

The cost involved to send the Baleys will be approximately $7,500.00. Please

pray for this great need and this great opportunity. Please give all that you

possibly can to make this trip a reality. I know that the Lord will bless you

richly if you do!

In Christ's love and service,

/Lj-azeE. John Street • Carson City, Nevada 89706 • (702) 883-4836 Dr. Ken Haskins

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1297 Dora Drive Gardnerville, NV 89410 PH (702) 265 - 3856)Beautiful springtime has sprung forth! Flowers and trees laden

with buds. However, the sure sign is "Allergies". Oh, my they areannoying, and yes, uncomfortable. I am a candle lover, so fell fora newspaper add/coupon, got this delicious smelling candle, and litit at dinner. Almost immediately Jerry had terrific signs ofdisagreement with the smell. Toping it all off things had justbegun to show spring was springing forth. End result, ordinarymedicines for his allergy and respiratory problems was veryinsufficient, and an infection resulted. We ended up at urgentcare and a medicine change helped but only a bit. Another trip,stronger medicine, chest x-ray, and blood tests. Result, it hadall progressed into a mild case of pneumonia. He had a pneumoniashot, but it had been awhile. Fortunately, the new antibioticshelped somewhat, but not enough. Another change proved to bepositive, and he is now about to whip it. I thought I would bypass it but a few days ago it hit hard, and now I have a nose thatwon't quit running, sneezing, laryngitis etc. Generally feel icky.Neither of us had taken much medicine since we moved, so thoselittle pollen bugs had wide open territory. Tim has had noproblems, as he has had shots, and medicine for years. Howthankful we were for that. We were hesitant in choosing a doctor,but there was no choice when Jerry had to go to urgent care...butagain, the Lord truly blessed us with a very fine young Dr., and wefeel he is a real answer to our prayers. He also said he agreedwith the maintenance program he was on...11 OX! Oh yes, some realgood news. Also, getting out of Southern CA traffic etc. appearsto have helped considerably. His blood pressure was NORMAL afterhe quit the hard coughing.

We have had a much quieter month than ordinary with thesickness, but did have another newspaper interview for the Reno-Gazette. It will be forth coming this week. The reporter was a6'4" really BIG man. Tim was in awe and said, "WOW, your TALL!"It was wonderful speaking with him, as he said, "I had a son who isnow 15 but had leukemia, which is now in remission and I cannotfathom how you made it through all these years of struggle. Howdid you do it?" Then we gladly told him Tim's story and how theLord sustained us and has led every step of the way. This is sucha thrill. The story is to run this week sometime and we hope andpray the LORD is glorified.

We were able to go ahead with one scheduled concert. When we gotthere Jerry became worse. He insisted on staying, we did manage.We hadn't thought about it but it was at a lovely little town inthe mountains, many pine trees, and pollen everywhere. LIVE andLEARN. We have had a time of very serious praying! It is along story. In a nutshell: One county commissioner has fought theProject every step of the way for FOUR years! Wants NO NON-PROFITSin community. Each hurdle has eventually passed. Jerry and I wentto the meeting March 7. Could hardly believe our ears. Problemresolved! SOON we will assist with fund raising, for monies neededbeside grants. Pray for NO MORE PROBLEMS! ! ! Many thanks always. . .

JOH. 1 0 19*

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Sagebrook Apts 1297 Dora Dr Gardnerville, NV 89410

Aren't God's wondrous signs of Springtime thrilling? We can't begin to thankHim enough for this beautiful valley. Snow-capped Mnt peaks, trees and flowersabundant with blooms! We saw a tiny Wild Canary perched in the tree outside ourkitchen window and a Gull. It has beautiful white (with grayish black wings,black tail with white tip and a bit of brilliant red accents it's yellow beak.It is called the California Gull, but State bird of Utah. Think this littlewonderer must have scooted down from Lake Tahoe. Hope he comes back. If you area truck lover, you sure would love it here. Seems trucks and 4 Wheel Drivevehicles are 2 to 1 over cars. Many work in Tahoe as well as ski and fish so,"Ya, gotta have a truck!"

We've had an exciting terrific month. Can't begin to tell you all of it, willhighlight a couple events. The United Blood Services, of Reno, was having theGRAND OPENING of their lovely new facility as well as their 40th Anniversary,April 19. They are much like the Red Cross, no Red Cross here, but smaller.They saw the story in the newspaper on Tim and asked 1f he could perform. Shewas quick to say they had no funds, but would love to have him. We told her wewould be happy to come and someday, of course hoping we don't, but as in the pastwe could need their services. We went up before hand to see the facility, havethe Grand Tour, see where Tim would play and met all the staff. What kindnesseswere shown to us by their staff! No wonder they have been so successful. Amusic store GENEROUSLY donated a CONCERT grand. Enough said. T1m was on fire,and so anxious for the event. WOW! The husband of the Director, a professionalmusician, also played (we did not stiow slides). He and Tim hit it off and hebrought his accordion along just in case Tim would Jam with him. What fun theyhad, and of course the people were jubilant. We made many wonderful contacts,but Tim's rendition of Amazing Grace and a bombastic How Great Thou Art left fewpeople tearless. Oh yes, there had been tremendous winds, that had turned overa semi, before us and after us. Now who do you suppose led the way? Our God isAWESOME!

Her face told me her heart was heavy as she and her son stood listening to Timplay. They showed little expression...then he went into a request of Amazing

.Grace, and she turned her back to Tim and faced the court yard crying. I satthere as long as I could, then walked to her side. She looked up, I handed hera brochure and said, "This tells you about Tim and how God has blessed him, wouldyou like 1?" She took it and tried to talk but tears flooded out the words. Istood there a moment, told her I would pray for her, and then went back to myseat. Tim went from one hymn to another as the requests were made...soon she andson walked quietly down the hall. I am sure the hymns helped her heavy heart andI have continued to pray for her. As Amazing Grace was again asked for aprecious black lady began to sing. Such a lovely trained voice! She had beena professional musician until she had 2 strokes and has early Alzheimer's. Wegreeted all the residents of the Cottonwood Center, when Tim finished, and theythanked "THEIR BOY" once again for coming. We are happy to go there often, sinceit is just a block from our Apt,

Most of April great, but I had a VlDLgi^ff reaction to medication, a long storyBut Never much sicker in my life. Not getting over it real fast yet. ...Andafter reading about "The Silent Killer" in Parade Magazine came to- realize also,I had to have had Carbon Monoxide Poising. Another long story. SLOW comeback.

MY WONDERFUL ONE is celebrating the BIG 80 May 4! God has blessed us so!!!1

May 1996Sagebrook Apts

BALEY'Smi Notebook

M/M Gerald R. Baley PH 702/265-38561297 Dora Drive GardDerville, ffV 89410

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Memorial Day is past! Summer is coming... they say. As I look at the calendarwe've been Nevada residents 5 months, and it has not taken much getting used to,I guess the real adjustment has come in realizing the magnificent beauty of thevalley and mountains. How God has blessed us! I sometimes think it is a dreambut knowing it isn't we thank Him and I know we will never, ever take it forgranted!

It has been busy as usual, and for that we thank Him, also. Each and everydetail would be a joy to share, but since that isn't possible I'll start withMemorial Day week-end and see how much room is left. We were asked to do"Reflections Americana" at Carson City First Christian on Sunday, p.m. May 26.If you recall this is where we attend. They did much advertising and what aterrific crowd for a holiday. With the mountains so accessible it was amazing.Of course, Tim loved the audience, and they responded. What capped it all offwas, as most of you know Tim loves to be dressed nicely when he performs. He haslonged for a sequined vest for a very long time. One was spotted by him in agift shop. He begged for it, I said "too expensive, Tim". Jerry succeeded ingetting him out of the shop and I told the clerk to please hold it I would getback, that I wanted it for his birthday. Realizing we would have a problemgetting it (since he is usually with us) I asked our minister, Ken Haskins, ifhe could get it since the church was just a few blocks from the shop. He saidhe would be glad to. I started to write him a check he said, "No, no, the churchwould love to give it to Tim since he plays every Sunday. " Thus, after theconcert. Ken presented it to Tim, I need not tell you he all but went throughthe roof, WOW? Of Course! What a surprise ajid thrill, and he wore it to thereception.

Numerous parents from the parent group working on the Sierra Assisted LivingProject came to the concert. How much we have enjoyed these new friends, and welook toward the goal of all of us, seeing the project to fruition. Numerousother contacts came from publicity in the paper. As things develop will tellyou. Fund raising is prime now. Monies for the endowment fund, furnishings, emdso much else is needed. A golf tournament is to be held June 22, and a fundraiser at the Governor's Mansion in Oct. Other things are pending. Tim willplay at the Governor's mansion, and we will donate a picture for the auction.

The enclosed letter will explain our goal to go to Russia! I have written our"BIG" HALEY'S NOTEBOOK. We pray that the necessary funds can be raised. If itis His will, I know it will be, just as in the past when we went to Austria,Poland and Germany, and the tour to New Zealand. Jerry and I said this would befine since we would not be scheduling, or driving! You will read more of ourfeelings when the newsletter gets out, but I have enclosed Ken's letter. Willyou please pray the Lord's people see this need? We know how the peopleresponded to Tim on our other tours, and Russia is open and craving for theGospel and Bibles. We would be honored to serve Him in this way.

I did have an MRI done just to see the status on my shoulder. The doctorsalways said a torn Rotator Cuff. That was confirmed and also that it isirreparable. Guess my shoulder has gotten too old, not me though. It is a lotto endure at times, an injection into it has relieved it to an extent. Pray forme, and of course Jerry and Tim.

Gallery possibilities are before us! Pray for our wisdom and HIS will. Wealways look forward to hearing from you - don't disappoint us! Our Love Always,

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