About a month ago Alyssa and I realized we were thinking about the same thing though we had not expressed it to each other. That "thing" was Joe's Place and when we first heard about the idea we were immersed in Carter's first few days of life and thus were a little distracted. Four weeks ago our names came up at a board meeting for Joe's Places and our friend Chris Fisher approached us about the possibility of being house parents at the home. We decided to start praying and considering the position and two weeks later we interviewed with the project director and some of the board members. Another two weeks passed and then we were offered the position of house parents and we accepted. All that said we are moving next week into the house and will shortly begin the intake process (meeting and interviewing the students). So what does all this entail? Well it is a work in progress , but a work that is well supported, resourced, and thought through. The link below goes through most of the details of the project (initiated by my superintendent)
Joe's Place
Alyssa and I are excited about this opportunity to serve and support our community and the marginalized of our community. Pray and think of us as we try to create a warm and welcoming home for the students that will enter or home. Our hope is that through a stable and nourishing home the students will flourish in new ways.
3 comments:
What an amazing opportunity!! We will be praying that you have a smooth transition into the new house and that your relationships with the boys start to develop quickly. Please update us on other prayer needs as you dive into this ministry!
Thanks you guys!
I am soo excited for the two of you. I will be praying for peace and wisdom as you follow Jesus into this house. You are two amazing parents with a lot of love to share, an endless amount actually through Jesus. I will be excited to hear how your lives are impacted as you impact others. Love you both, kristen
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