Snapshot 1:
Celebration! We are celebrating with our oldest, long-term youth recently about her acceptance into her top choices for college in the fall! What huge obstacles she has overcome to make this possible, and we are so proud of her! She will more than likely be moving into our Transitional Living Program for Girls later this month to practice Independent Living before being completely on her own this summer. We will miss her but know God has huge plans for her and this is a step in the process. We are excited to continue to have a role in her life as her sponsors once she leaves care.
Snapshot 2:
Worship! Michael and I were compelled this week to try one more church that we never visited when we first moved here and had since heard great things, and I was biting back tears throughout the service this morning at the refreshment I felt in the atmosphere. I was connecting in worship, gleaning from the sermon, and encouraged by the spirit of the body around me. We are excited to find out more about getting involved at this church, and my soul is encouraged! Thank you for your prayers.
Snapshot 3:
Challenge! Imagine teenager. Imagine female teenager. Imagine female teenager damaged into defiance by difficulties of life. Imagine defiant female teenage mother of one. Imagine pregnant defiant female teenage mother of one (soon-to-be two). And you have imagined our most recent challenge in the home.
Snapshot 4:
Young Ones! We've had several 2nd-4th graders lately, which has been very lively and fun! I've had a blast teaching how to kick a soccer ball, Bible songs, painting, baking, and how to SHARE! Despite Michael's assertion that this is not his favorite age group (he prefers the teenagers), they are very attached to him and love "Mr. Mike!"
Snapshot 5:
Blessing! We feel so blessed by the love of family and friends. We are blessed with awesome support here and a job that despite very difficult days we both truly love.
Celebration! We are celebrating with our oldest, long-term youth recently about her acceptance into her top choices for college in the fall! What huge obstacles she has overcome to make this possible, and we are so proud of her! She will more than likely be moving into our Transitional Living Program for Girls later this month to practice Independent Living before being completely on her own this summer. We will miss her but know God has huge plans for her and this is a step in the process. We are excited to continue to have a role in her life as her sponsors once she leaves care.
Snapshot 2:
Worship! Michael and I were compelled this week to try one more church that we never visited when we first moved here and had since heard great things, and I was biting back tears throughout the service this morning at the refreshment I felt in the atmosphere. I was connecting in worship, gleaning from the sermon, and encouraged by the spirit of the body around me. We are excited to find out more about getting involved at this church, and my soul is encouraged! Thank you for your prayers.
Snapshot 3:
Challenge! Imagine teenager. Imagine female teenager. Imagine female teenager damaged into defiance by difficulties of life. Imagine defiant female teenage mother of one. Imagine pregnant defiant female teenage mother of one (soon-to-be two). And you have imagined our most recent challenge in the home.
Snapshot 4:
Young Ones! We've had several 2nd-4th graders lately, which has been very lively and fun! I've had a blast teaching how to kick a soccer ball, Bible songs, painting, baking, and how to SHARE! Despite Michael's assertion that this is not his favorite age group (he prefers the teenagers), they are very attached to him and love "Mr. Mike!"
Snapshot 5:
Blessing! We feel so blessed by the love of family and friends. We are blessed with awesome support here and a job that despite very difficult days we both truly love.
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