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Apr
Building Bridges
Apr 11, 2024
Have you ever felt wronged by someone? And in response, lashed out with harsh words? In tense situations, letting our emotions..............
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
Oct
Stepping into a New World
Oct 10, 2023
In 2017, Kurt and Staci got licensed to be foster parents and began thinking about what foster care would be like. They already ............
08
Sep
Auction Memories
Sep 08, 2023
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 .....
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.......
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May
My Heart Remains
May 17, 2023
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.....