November Harvest

Just like that November is almost half over. Hard to believe. When I sit down and process it, this month is much busier than I realized. On Friday, I took Corey and 3 of his friends to watch the Missouri Mavericks hockey game. The occasion was to celebrate Corey's 15th birthday, which was Tuesday. The game was full of excitement. 9 goals were scored, 6 by the Mavs in a winning effort and even a few fights broke out on the ice (much to the liking of the boys). Later this month we still have the Thanksgiving holiday, Kaiden's birthday and our wedding anniversary.

Last weekend was Family Weekend for the Shelterwood boys. Although I have experienced too many such weekends to count, this one was equally rewarding. Excellent seminars and support groups administered by our counseling staff along with many, many shared conversations and stories with the moms and dads in attendance. At first it may seem hard to get enthusiastic over a repetitive event like this, but each time there are new parents, new residents, new big brothers, new staff, and this year new leadership. I enjoy my role of organizing the details and then watching the staff and families be blessed. Last weekend did not disappoint.

Early last week, we had a few guest from Healing for the Nations Ministry pass through Shelterwood. This has been a new trend set by our CEO and president, Jim Subers. With his many years of ministry leadership and connection, he brings in folks to speak into the lives of our staff. It has been refreshing.

The ministry is still searching for a Shelterwood director. I have heard the process is coming along well but I am unaware of the details. As you remember, Shelterwood, please keep this hiring in your prayers.