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Jul
Learning to Trust
Jul 11, 2024
“Don’t take this kid,” Ben and I emphatically told our alternates (the houseparent couple who were taking over for us) as we went off....
10
Jun
An Unforgettable Summer
Jun 10, 2024
Being at Gateway Woods is one of the most fulfilling experiences you will ever have. God opened many doors for new friendships........
15
Mar
Raising Future Parents
Mar 15, 2024
Kyle and I are houseparents at Pine House with a 4-year-old son, a 2-year-old daughter, and a little boy on the way. We often play a game...
21
Feb
His Strength, Our Obedience
Feb 21, 2024
I hesitate to write this because I am at a loss for how to adequately express what is on my heart. Maybe this will connect with only........
08
Dec
Persistence Over Perfection
Dec 08, 2023
When Hannah and I started to consider becoming houseparents at Gateway Woods, we evaluated our perceived cost and reward of the work........
10
Nov
Persistence and Triumph
Nov 10, 2023
Looking back over my past 4.5 years of teaching English at Gateway Woods School, one particular student stands out in my mind............
10
Jul
When Seeds Sprout
Jul 10, 2023
Thomas had been at Gateway Woods for about a week. He had just turned 15 and was adjusting to life on a residential campus...........
07
Jun
Called Out of Comfort
Jun 07, 2023
Houseparenting at Gateway Woods was not on our radar. We had family who were houseparents, but we never once thought that we could be.......