Oct 15, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts
God seems to be trying to thicken my skin and soften my heart at the same time. I don’t like it so much. But, I know I will enjoy the fruits of this work because I really don’t like it when I allow what other people say or do to me to affect my mood, or worse–my...
Sep 20, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts
It’s been a hard week. We agreed to watch 2 year old and 4 month old brothers while mom found stable housing. Peggy picked them up on Tuesday morning. Twenty four hours later, we were done. Don’t get me wrong, they’re good boys. But they’re...
Aug 1, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
My wife never ceases to amaze me. Each time God puts an opportunity (or challenge!) before us, she says “yes.” While I’m mulling over the impact and considering the inconvenience, her heart is already “all in.” Peggy’s like...
Jul 11, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts
Many times we get the question, “Does a short-term hosting really make a difference?” Or a similarly related question like, “How do we know we made an impact on a child, or family at large, if the hosting only lasted for a week or a few...
Jul 5, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts
My wife and I have been involved with Safe Families for a little over a year. During that time, we’ve seen some parents and host families form long-term relationships. We’ve heard of some host parents become godparents to kids they’ve hosted. Others...
Jun 21, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
If you walked into our garage you would see two car seats. Next to them are plastic bins filled with children’s clothing and supplies. On a shelf is a pack-and-play and another bin full of toys that our children have long since outgrown. These items have accumulated...
