Midwestern December

December is always a quick month at Shelterwood.  In two short weeks the Christmas break begins.  Last Thursday we had our monthly family night which included a holiday dinner in the home of one of our directors.  For chapel next Thursday we are having a coffee shop and open mic to carry out the holiday spirit and next Wednesday, more ice skating at Crown Center with the Leadtime class.  There is no shortage of yule tide cheer at Doulos.  We are up to 22 kids now with 11 in each house.  I anticipate some departures at Christmas but 2 0r 3 more families are in the Que.

The Midwestern cold has arrived.  Fortunately for us, the snowfall is scheduled to miss Kansas City this time around but it is still freezing outside.  The humidity that keeps things steamy in the summer makes for a bitter cold during the winter months.  Jena is up to her old tricks with the Christmas decorations in the house.  Quite festive. Our home here in Independence is much larger than the one we had in Broomfield so our house does not feel like the gift shop that it did in Colorado with more room to spread out the Christmas items.  

I trust you are all enjoying lots of holiday cheer!