Do not read this post without briefing yourself on the previous post.
FAQ / Prayer Requests regarding the upcoming changes:
1. What is the timeline of the transition?
I start my new position on December 3. We plan to tell the girls about 1 week before the transition. A few couples have already interviewed for the position to take the Barton Home (position I was advertising in my previous post), so we hope there will be a short window of time before we complete our time at Barton and when the new houseparents start.
PLEASE PRAY for the girls' hearts to be prepared. For wisdom in choosing the next houseparents. For the next houseparents to feel the call strongly and respond promptly. For the transition for EVERY one...that we all survive in one piece...particularly maintaining order once the news is announced. It will be challenging no matter what.
2. Where will you live?
We will be moving off campus for this position. So, we are in the middle of that process now. Please pray that the right home will be made available and all the pieces will fall into place. This has been particulary stressful to juggle as a secret only during the hours while the girls are in school AND we don't have anything else going on (which is very limited)!
3. How will the Barton Girls do through this transition?
The timing is God-ordained definitely. The only girl who is still at Barton from before July will be moving into the Transitional Living Program at Vera Lloyd at the end of this week. Thus, our relationship with her will not be any different than it was going to be. We are concerned about a few of our girls who we have had since July as it will cause them some stress and anxiety. Please pray for their hearts and for them to have some level of understanding of our love and what we feel God is calling us to do. We do feel it will be much better that we aren't going anywhere and we will still be present in their lives, just not parenting them; however, this will be added to their list of losses in their life and we realize it will be difficult even for the ones who are not our biggest fans.
4. What are some Outreach Opportunities through Vera Lloyd right now?
The kids Christmas Lists are out! You can call the office (870-367-9035) to have some sent your way or to your church.
Next Saturday is the Turkey Trot 5K to support ministries of Vera Lloyd. If you are in the area, consider participating!
Last year, gift cards were donated to our home for the youth to have to do a Christmas Exchange with one another. The girls will have all of their gifts covered by donation but they rarely have money to buy gifts for others from their small allowance. This was a HUGE blessing to our home and our girls. If you would like to sponsor something similiar for one of the homes on campus, let me know!
FAQ / Prayer Requests regarding the upcoming changes:
1. What is the timeline of the transition?
I start my new position on December 3. We plan to tell the girls about 1 week before the transition. A few couples have already interviewed for the position to take the Barton Home (position I was advertising in my previous post), so we hope there will be a short window of time before we complete our time at Barton and when the new houseparents start.
PLEASE PRAY for the girls' hearts to be prepared. For wisdom in choosing the next houseparents. For the next houseparents to feel the call strongly and respond promptly. For the transition for EVERY one...that we all survive in one piece...particularly maintaining order once the news is announced. It will be challenging no matter what.
2. Where will you live?
We will be moving off campus for this position. So, we are in the middle of that process now. Please pray that the right home will be made available and all the pieces will fall into place. This has been particulary stressful to juggle as a secret only during the hours while the girls are in school AND we don't have anything else going on (which is very limited)!
3. How will the Barton Girls do through this transition?
The timing is God-ordained definitely. The only girl who is still at Barton from before July will be moving into the Transitional Living Program at Vera Lloyd at the end of this week. Thus, our relationship with her will not be any different than it was going to be. We are concerned about a few of our girls who we have had since July as it will cause them some stress and anxiety. Please pray for their hearts and for them to have some level of understanding of our love and what we feel God is calling us to do. We do feel it will be much better that we aren't going anywhere and we will still be present in their lives, just not parenting them; however, this will be added to their list of losses in their life and we realize it will be difficult even for the ones who are not our biggest fans.
4. What are some Outreach Opportunities through Vera Lloyd right now?
The kids Christmas Lists are out! You can call the office (870-367-9035) to have some sent your way or to your church.
Next Saturday is the Turkey Trot 5K to support ministries of Vera Lloyd. If you are in the area, consider participating!
Last year, gift cards were donated to our home for the youth to have to do a Christmas Exchange with one another. The girls will have all of their gifts covered by donation but they rarely have money to buy gifts for others from their small allowance. This was a HUGE blessing to our home and our girls. If you would like to sponsor something similiar for one of the homes on campus, let me know!
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