By the Grace of God

It is said that everyone has a story.Lorraine DeNike has lived most of her life in Canada and the United Stated. She has created businesses, succeeded at several careers, owned homes, made friends, had a loving, long-time marriage, mothered a wonderful son, and now lives in Bullhead City, Arizona.But hers is not a typical American story. Her life began in the Ukraine in 1941 as Olenka Kobin, youngest daughter of Ivan and Maria.This book is the true account of the Kobin family's history and their migration out of Eastern Europe during and after World War II.This narrative, of the courageous family's experiences, defines how their strong faith and determination eventually led them to a land where they could live safe and free.As you begin reading this biography, it may seem to be about sadness, poverty, prejudice, struggle, and pain.But as the narrative unfolds you will discover that it is really about family, hope, faith, love, and life. You will see that it represents triumph, strength, courage, and freedom.This is Olenka Kobin's story.