Prayer

Jon and I feel like we are at a crossroads...would you please add us to your prayer list this weekend...we are praying for God's will to be clear to us as far as staying at the group home or looking for other opportunities.  We knew it would not be easy to take this job...but we also see how if things don't get better soon, we will lose our minds and be changed...and not for the better

A hard spot to be...but we know God is faithful and He will provide what we need.

Thanks friends.

Okay...as far as an update...this week we had the joy of working with the boys to find out who has been using the computer inappropriately....yeah...you know what that means...

It brought us to a circle...well, many circles....but the one we had at school today was different for me.  For the first time I felt like these boys were part of my family...I actually cared about them...I mean like, not just as being responsible for them.  I think that this circle was the first time I had seen the boys get honest...without holding anything back...yeah, it was a bit uncomfortable...but for them to know that we are here to help them work through their struggles...

We are working on destructing a culture of "sneakiness" and constructing a culture of honesty and safety.  For the first time since we've been here...I saw this as a possibility.  Jon's a little different...he's been in so many circles and heard that things are going to change so many times...so I guess I am more hopeful.

I also think that the boys really care about me...anytime I'm not chipper or hide in our bedroom, they ask where I am or what is upsetting me...they will make the other boys leave me alone when I am working on homework...they talk to me about personal issues...it's nice to be needed...so I guess that makes it easier for me to connect with them on a more family level.

I was writing my friend who is doing Mission Year a letter...I asked one of our boys what I should tell her about them...he responded, "Tell her we are having technical difficulties...but we will unite soon."

We know there is much hope for these guys...they just need to get over themselves and do what they know they need to do...that would be a great thing for you guys to add to your prayer lists too.

Much love,