Let me first give you a quick update on things. The past few weeks have been quite interesting and hectic. But you know what, God is good and he takes care of things. :) This past week I have seen a young lady have some amazing God experiences, which she has recognized as God's work but still does not recognize her need for a Savior. Oh, how frustrating this is! She has seen her prayers being answered and yet it is still not enough. I wish I could tell you everything so you would understand how God has been working in her life in an immense way, I just pray that her shell continues to be broken. One day she will turn to the Lord.
The boys have a full house right now and the newest young man whom we all had great expectations for has begun to show his true colors and not this fake facade to get his way. It has begun to get him in trouble not only with the houseparents but also with the other boys as they have gotten frustrated with it. Also, in the past week I have seen a very hard working man show himself with an attitude of self-control, humility and encouragement. This is a big step for him as his biggest issue is anger management. This week a new couple has developed and safe boundaries have been set while another young man learned his lesson about playing the ladies and losing a friend.
In the girls house I have seen some broken hearts and frustration mostly caused by the boys from across the street. I have also witnessed some grief relief from a young lady who lost the most important person in her life, her Grandmother and caretaker, as she celebrated her birthday by sending her a balloon and note. I have also seen the poison that is created when the child's interest is not at hand in the decision process of parents. In the next week the girl's house will be down to only 3 young ladies, this is disheartening when you know the circumstances to which you are losing one while at the same time you are thankful no young lady is in need. However, the reality is that a young lady somewhere simply is not receiving the care she deserves.
This past week I also had a day of realization in that...I have to leave. Now I knew from the start that this would be a hard thing to do, I just didn't realize how hard it would be. It just hit me like a rock and I lost it. I couldn't help but think about what one of my girls told me. She said, "You can't leave me Miss Tiffany, I love you....you know what I'm going to miss the most? You! You are my little sister!" (although I am older and taller than she is) followed with a big hug and lots of tears. All the other people in this young lady's life have abandoned or left her for some reason or another. The hardest thing for me is to convey the message that I have to leave and that I am not one of those people who just leave her. I came this summer without any kids and I'm leaving with 12. I don't how to express to them how much I care about them other than to love them and to continue being apart of their lives.
In the coming week I ask that you pray for all of the students, for the families who have lost loved ones and who are struggling with sickness. Pray for the families who are in a time of transition and they hear God's will and that they continue to do what is best for their child. Lastly, please pray for safe travels and for my departure and transition back home.
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