We currently have 9 Littles and 10 Bigs. Our two House directors will be going as well. Pray that the Lord uses us to be a blessing to others and that He works in all of our hearts. Last week the boys did a mission trip in Kansas City as well. During that trip, three of the boys ran (all were found). I honestly do not know that we have many girls who are flight risks, but you can be lifting this up. A few weeks ago when we went on a camping trip, one of our vans ended up in a ditch. No one was hurt, the road just wasn't wide enough for two cars to pass. We were able to call a tow and get the van out and the van is just fine. All this is to say, you never know what kind of adventures you will have on these trips.
We we get back from the trip, that weekend, we will have five girls who will be gone on home visits. It should be a pretty chill weekend.
Below are a few pictures from the above mentioned trip.
On July 2, I was able to finish a rag blanket (made from old t-shirts). I love it. I would not say that rag blanket style would be something I would love...but I am really enjoying this blanket. It is the project we are making for a sewing class I am teaching along with three other Bigs. We found a place that has a "free closet" where we have been able to go and walk away with a garbage bag full of old t-shirts for free! What a blessing from the Lord as we have no budget for sewing class. Other Bigs and Littles decided they wanted to make a blanket as well. About half of the house is making/has made one. It is fun to teach this skill, but also to create something that will be used for years to come. Mine will be a sweet reminder of my LeadTime year and all the people here.
Recently for House night, we went to a theater in Springfield to see Westside Story. Below is a picture of some of the Bigs and one of our House directors. Though it was just the movie and not a play, it was a great little theater with lots of personality and we had fun. We all got dressed up and just enjoyed the evening.
Wendy, Deana, Erin, Tracy, Meagan, Me, Riley, Lindsey, Claire
Meagan and I
On the 3rd of July, we went to an I Love America celebration through by one of the churches in Springfield. The fireworks were amazing! We just had lots of fun playing nertz, listening to bands, and just hanging out with each other.
We play a lot of Nertz around here and are pretty serious about it.
One of my favorite days on property is Wednesday--community service and Bible Study day. This past week we went to the nursing home and played Bingo with the residents. It was so much fun. The girls were amazing and incredible. They did such a good job--especially considering it was outside a lot of their comfort zones. We also recently helped a single mom with three kids move. This day also was loads of fun and as much a blessing for us as it was for them. I wish I could post pictures of these events...but perhaps one day when all the girls are graduated.
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