"Restoring Hope"

08

Dec

Persistence Over Perfection

When Hannah and I started to consider becoming houseparents at Gateway Woods, we evaluated our perceived cost and reward of the work........

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10

Nov

Persistence and Triumph

Looking back over my past 4.5 years of teaching English at Gateway Woods School, one particular student stands out in my mind............

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10

Oct

Stepping into a New World 

In 2017, Kurt and Staci got licensed to be foster parents and began thinking about what foster care would be like. They already ............

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08

Sep

Auction Memories 

There is no feeling like pulling onto a very quiet Gateway Woods campus early on Auction Day. The sun There is no feeling like pulling .....

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10

Jul

When Seeds Sprout

Thomas had been at Gateway Woods for about a week. He had just turned 15 and was adjusting to life on a residential campus...........

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07

Jun

Called Out of Comfort 

Houseparenting at Gateway Woods was not on our radar. We had family who were houseparents, but we never once thought that we could be.......

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17

May

My Heart Remains

Sixteen years ago, the year was 2007. George W. Bush was President. The minimum wage was $5.85. The average gallon of gas was $2.80.....

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17

Apr

Behind-the-Scenes at Gateway

Behind-the-Scenes at Gateway

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