The Young Fathers at Stepping Up want to say Merry Christmas!

                     Merry Christmas From Stepping Up!                                      

December Newsletter 2011:

Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noel, Froehliche Weihnachten, Sretam Bozic. Vesela Nova Godina... a few ways to wish you a Merry Christmas in Spanish, French, German and Serb-Croation. We are looking forward to celebrating the birth of our Saviour. Christmas can be a wonderful time to celebrate but for some it can be a really difficult time of year. While we shop for gifts, make dinner plans and attend many Christmas events; some are worrying about their next meal, or how are they are going to make Christmas special for their child. When you have a young child you want to do everything possible to protect them and to provide for them. To some this presents an overwhelming challenge, especially at Christmas. For some of the young Dads this is their heartache; not knowing if their children will have a Christmas with decorations, toys, or even a warm meal. It’s an unfortunate reality but it’s what young people are facing right now, in our own city and communities. So many of these young Dads are living in this reality. I had a recent conversation with a young Dad and he told me that due to the fact that he has no government identification he will be unable to participate in the Christmas bureau for families in need. He felt that there was no hope for providing a Christmas for his young children, as he has no means of buying gifts for them. In his words the conversation ended in “bye bye Christmas!” This is only one situation, one story. There are many that are similar stories leaving people feeling hopeless. This is not why Christ came to earth... He came to offer hope and peace and this gift is for everyone; including the unknown, or those who are completely alone, or those who don’t have any idea how they are going to make it in this over commercialized world. Please pray for these young fathers, especially at this time. They are doing their best for their children, but it is a difficult time for them as they too want to give everything they can to their young ones.

Have a Happy New Year! 

David Morgan

  

Who We are and what we are about!

Stepping Up

An outreach to young dads and the fatherless

Stepping Up is an outreach to the young and often neglected fathers in the Whalley area of Surrey, BC. Stepping Up’s mandate is to keep young fathers connected with their children by helping them become active role models in their children’s lives through mentorship with other men. It will also incorporate a sustainable work initiative in order to foster a healthy male identity in participants while teaching entrepreneurial skills in a safe and supportive environment.

By specifically tailoring the outreach to support the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of young fathers and the fatherless, Stepping Up will not only facilitate authentic personal growth, healing, and resilience amongst those we directly engage with, but we propose our “footprint” in the community of Whalley will be measured by the lasting and measurable impact we have upon the prevalent rate of poverty and homelessness.

The mission of Stepping Up is to stop the cycle of fatherless generations. By building relationships with at-risk young men and providing support services that focus on their spiritual, emotional, physical and mental aspects of well being, we desire to help them find a sense of belonging in their communities; be productive members of society; and most importantly, become committed fathers. As a faith-based organization, we also seek to inspire these young men towards authentic personal growth, healing, resilience, and fullness of life in Jesus Christ.

Mounting evidence indicates the rates of poverty and homelessness both increase when youth grow up without the benefit of an actively engaged father. Not only are fatherless youth five times more likely to be poor, they are ten times more likely to abuse chemical substances, and nine times more likely to drop out of high school. These shocking statistics lend credence to the notion that fatherlessness also perpetuates a brutal cycle of ever increasing poverty. Unfortunately, no other organization has clearly identified the existence of this correlation nor taken action to address the underlying factors that perpetuate this growing “epidemic”. That is until now.

To engage young fathers and the fatherless in a manner that is both impactful and meaningful, Stepping Up will develop its outreach to be both a provider of services and a builder of leaders, fathers, and husbands. To accomplish this task, the outreach will be inclusive of the following elements: education, a safe and supportive community, and healthy male identity construction. To position the outreach within the community, Stepping Up will aim to re-instil the value of the father back into the culture, provide a model for fatherhood based on Christian principles, provide services that meet the diverse needs of young fathers and fatherless youth, and act as a community advocate for the needs of young fathers and fatherless youth based upon justice and mercy.

To find out more, please contact the Stepping Up program coordinator Dave Morgan at

davemorgan@youthunlimited.com

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Our most recent update at Stepping Up

Dave Morgan / Youth Unlimited                                                                        October 2011                                           

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Family night                

We had an amazing turn out for our family night!  There were fifteen to twenty young families that showed up including their children.  Altogether we had over one hundred people and it took about twenty pizzas to feed all those who were there.  The evening was a great success.  I felt a deepening of my call to each of these young fathers and their unique struggles.  As I watched the hustle and bustle of the different events we held that night, I could not stop the flood of emotions inside of me.  I felt reassured by God that the ministry of Stepping Up young fathers is on the right track to "Stop the cycle of fatherlessness generations".  The heart of Father God is in helping to seek justice for these young men.  The sense that his hand is in this, was captivating, moving and life giving. I am very encouraged that Stepping Up is on the right track to effect hope and change for the better of young fathers in Surrey.

A young Dad and his Father reaching out for Help!

Could you please pray for a young father and his dad as they get ready for an up coming court date.  I was contacted last month out of the blue by a family I have never talked to before that is facing a court date for custody of their child, grandchild.  They called me in a state of quiet desperation telling me their situation. They stated that they have no idea how to face the court and are finding it difficult to find a proper advocate in the legal system.  The scary thing is that this family did not even know they had a right to bring a lawyer to their court date.  After our conversation it was apparent that the most basic resources are lacking for these young fathers in their time of need.  They are having trouble finding the most basic of counsel that is needed to help them in their struggles.  We at Stepping Up must help them by standing in the gap seeking justice. This family told me they researched the Internet, checked the phone book, even tried word of mouth and could not find answers to their questions.  One day they remembered they heard me speak at a local Church on the issues of young fathers, never thinking they would be facing the same struggles I talked about.  So they sought out Stepping Up. We were able to find a lawyer and now are waiting for the results after the court date.  This is another good example of the importance of this ministry!  I can’t imagine what would have happened to this young father and his family if we weren’t there.  Would we have seen another fatherless situation on our hand?  We have a responsibility at Stepping Up and society as a whole to help young dads on every level in their struggle.  Please join with Stepping Up as we advocate for young fathers!                                                   

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Something To Think About!

Bullets or Seeds

You can offer your ideas to others as bullets or seeds.  You can shoot them, or sow them; hit people in the head with them, or plant them in their hearts.

 

Ideas used, as bullets will kill inspiration and neutralize motivation.  Used as seeds, they take root, grow, and become reality in the life in which they are planted. 

The only risk in the seed approach:  Once it grows and becomes part of those in whom it’s planted, you probably will get no credit for originating the idea.  But if you’re willing to do without the credit…. you’ll reap a rich harvest.

Richard C. Halverson

Former Chaplin of the United States Senate

Many Hands

Shaina and I are asking you to consider becoming a monthly partner.  If each of you reading this newsletter would partner with us in this ministry, giving $35.00 a month, you could help change the life of one young father significantly!  If you feel that $35.00 dollars a month is too difficult, would you consider giving $25.00 a month, or even $20.00 a month!  Whatever you can give helps greatly and gets us closer to our goal of changing the lives of young fathers.  Please continue to pray for the ministry and us. Thank you to all of you giving so generously to this ministry!  Shaina and I feel so encouraged by your support!

Dave and Shaina’s Update

The Morgan household continues to be a busy place.  We are moving forward with Shaina’s Daycare.  We’ve finally finished our paperwork for the licensing and we await the next step in this process.  Please pray for us as we continue with this.  The licensing process can be a bit daunting.  We are also full swing into Joah’s hockey season, which keeps us busy as well. We celebrated Shaina’s birthday this month with a family dinner at the Mongolie Grill.  In the first 10 minutes we had hot soup and orange juice spilled all over us….(Oh the joys of going out for dinner with a toddler!!!!)  We were still able to salvage the evening and had a wonderful time celebrating my beautiful wife’s birthday.  We also celebrated Thanksgiving this month.  We enjoyed a delicious dinner with family and felt truly blessed and thankful for all of God’s provision and many blessings in our life.  We are thankful for all of you as well, for your interest in being a part of this ministry and helping to make a difference in the lives of young fathers.  Blessings.

Young fathers are in desperation!

Dave Morgan / Youth Unlimited                                                            September 2011                                           

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A Silent Tug Of War!                 

I woke up one Monday morning in September to this text on my phone from a young father:

 “Well Dave looks like I’m screwed till the first. Seriously ready to sign my kid over to foster care. I can’t get ahead no matter how hard I try. But also doesn’t help feeling so alone! Without any family to help this is not something I want to do but I need to do. If I can’t get help for me I can’t help my child. He deserves better”!

“These young fathers are in desperate need of our help”.  I was reminded again after reading this text how much young fathers are hurting, how alone they are in their struggle.  Most of these young men have exhausted every avenue of help from the government agencies. These agencies are suppose to help but are failing due to being over saturated with the many issues of struggling young families. Some dads are on wait lists that are months even years long for help with their specific need and when help finally arrives for the young dad, it's often too late! Desperation and lack of support and direction cripples them while waiting for the Cavalry “so to speak” to show up and rescue them. Many young dads make some kind of drastic decision that put them and their young children in jeopardy. They usually trump the initial problem by erratic and costly decisions to fix their current situations; these decisions are usually made out of desperation to do anything to change what they are currently facing. Some of these young dads just abandon the waiting on the government process altogether, usually because they lack patience and have life pressures resulting in self-sabotage. With no where else to turn some young dads turn to their often dysfunctional parents or families for help and this leads them even further into emotional despair! Unfortunately most have no family to turn to at all, just like the young father who texted me that Monday morning.  It’s so important for 'Stepping Up' to continue to give these young fathers hope through practical needs such as work initiatives, mentorship and life skills. We need to help young fathers break cycles of dysfunction and be there when they need us! I could not imagine what would have happened to this young father and his child if we weren’t there to help him in his time of need.  This story could have ended with another fatherless child. Fortunately it had a happy ending, this young father ended up keeping his son and has since found adequate living accommodations and is ready to reach out to us for emotional and practical support too! I often wonder how many more of these stories don’t have a happy ending?  Please commit yourself to pray and give financially to this ministry so we can continue to be available for these young Dads and their dramatic situations.

Something To Think About!

A Dad's Blessings:  A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.

As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car.  Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box.  Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man's name embroidered in Gold.  Angry, he raised his voice to his father and said, "With all your money, you give me a Bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible.

Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him.  He had not seen him since that graduation day.  Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things.

When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart.  He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago.  With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages.  And as he did, a car key dropped from the back of the Bible.  It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words PAID IN FULL.

How many times do we miss Spirit's blessings and answers to our prayers because they do not arrive exactly as we have expected? TODAY'S's affirmation:  "Today I look beyond the obvious and allow miracles to be created in my life." 

Many Hands

Thank you!  We received new monthly donations last month equaling $100.00.  We are now asking for another $450.00 a month to come in so we can securely be on at YFC working four days a week. To break it down we would need 4 people giving $100.00 a month or 9 people giving $50.00 a month. But if each of you reading this newsletter would give us as little as $35.00 a month, Shaina and I would not only be on four days a week, we would be on full time at YFC! If you can’t give $35.00 dollars a month, would you consider giving $25.00 a month, or even $20.00 a month! Whatever you can give helps greatly and gets us closer to being on full-time. Please continue to pray for this ministry and us. Please consider being a monthly financial partner as well! Stepping Up “young fathers” is committed to changing lives. So be a part of change; partner with us as together we reach out to young fathers! Thank you to all of you giving so generously to this ministry! Shaina and I feel so encouraged by your support! We are getting closer to our goal every month! Thank you.

Dave and Shaina’s Update

Our family has had a very busy September. Joah, the hockey star, is back on the rink getting ready for another year. He had two goals in his try-outs; hockey season always keeps our lives busy!  Liam got chicken pox but not in the traditional way.  No, he had a mild case through a vaccine supposed to prevent him from getting it!  Yep he is one in a hundred kids to get chicken pox through a preventative vaccine! Lucky us! Shaina and I are still working hard on getting our day care licensed.  Please pray for us as we seem very tired lately and a bit stressed.  Life has been busy lately and the Licensing process is daunting; we need to get it done sooner than later.  Thanks for your Prayers and for so many of you believing in this ministry!  Encouragement from the Lord read “Psalm 46:1”, Blessings!    

This is a Warning! Be Vigilant in What you let your Kids Watch! (Tree House)

I was watching Treehouse with my 18 month old son today.  A channel that  is safe programming for young children, and suddenly a segment on vampires comes on.  The segment was an interview with a director with clips from a gory vampire movie.  My mouth was gaping as I quickly removed my son and pvred it, to see if what I was watching was really on Treehouse.  The segment was about 2 and a half minutes of clips of scary vampires with interviews with a director.  At the same time, the treehouse symbol was showing on the bottom right hand corner of the t.v.  It then, went into regular programming.  I am concerned because whether or not this was a mistake, my young impressionable 18 month old son, is getting images that I absolutely would never let myself watch, let alone him.  What about all the other children watching treehouse, and they saw the whole segment.  Scary!  I am writing so that this can be made known on a grand scale....Parents MUST be vigiliant and careful, even with things they think they can trust.  Treehouse T.V. has not responded, as of yet to my complaint.  I would like a response to this As Soon As Possible!
David Morgan (Concerned Parent)

A Real Life Story from a Young Father!

David Morgan/Youth Unlimited August 2011

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A Young Father Shares His Story

Meet Brad, one of our young dads at Stepping Up “young fathers”, as he writes about his experiences...

Being a young father is the single scariest thing I’ve ever experienced. I’ve cheated death more times than I can count and nothing else compares to being responsible for a life and future you haven’t got a clue about. As one of the few who pulled it together, I will say that it is anything but easy and if you come from a dysfunctional family like I did, who didn’t lay out any proper ground work, you’ve certainly got your work cut out for you! Keeping up on the necessities of life was the most immediate concern of mine as I tried to provide for my young child.

I watched my girlfriend who was part of a young mothers group, called Stepping Stones; this group was helping her provide the basic necessities for my young child, like diapers, wipes and formula. Stepping Stones also provided many other options like a Life Skills Program and others resources. I remembered thinking to myself, “WOW! Someone really wants these young mothers to succeed.”

What I did not remember was seeing any of the same things set-up in our community for young fathers. Not that I was looking or anything. Being a young teen father you have a hard time asking for help and combined with not knowing how to do things, meant failure. I hid the fact that as a seventeen-year-old father I didn’t have a clue about the life I had to live; much less the life my child needed! I needed a positive mentor to teach me how to be a dad. I felt that mentorship of any kind would have been an acute source of help for me at this time.

Mentorship would have been a solid foundation to build my life and the future of my young family on. The trouble was there weren’t any resources available to me of that nature at that time in my life, until Stepping Up “young fathers” was introduced to me last year. I’m now twenty-seven years old. I got through most of my life on sheer determination and no real mentor to teach me how to live life, be a good dad or give back to society.

You see, there were many young fathers all around me on the start line when I was seventeen, but now I don’t see many fathers on the finish line. The determination I had to have to change my life was unique; not many have that gift of such a strong will. This strong will was good for me at that time in my life but it’s definitely not for everyone. The strong will I had was much needed if you lived a life like mine but it was not very beneficial. If I had found support at a younger age, I feel things would have been a lot different and my life could have been much better for me now!

Without support for young fathers and keeping this support, young fathers will struggle all alone! The reason I believe the finish line for young fathers is so small is for one simple fact: lack of mentorship in our communities and little-to-no support! That’s why Stepping Up works; it provides support and mentorship.

Another big difference between Stepping Up and a government official behind a desk is that Stepping Up truly cares about us. Young fathers today need someone or something more helpful and more personal than just being a number in a government line up. Having someone to talk to and bounce ideas off of, or even having a role model is monumental for all young fathers everywhere, and will benefit their young families.

In closing, I walked the long road without much help and it was very difficult at times, but I would love to know in my lifetime that others don’t have to toil so hard for help and walk

miles to seek the answers to the questions in their life.

Brad & his kids

Over.Basically it all comes down to supply and demand; there is no shortage of young fathers out there, so let’s make sure they get the help they need. Stepping Up “young fathers” is a place that provides this help to young dads; young dads need to use it!

Something to Encourage You!

Whenever I’m disappointed with my lot in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in his school play. His mother told me that he’d set his heart on being in it, though she feared he would not be chosen. On the day the parts were awarded, I went with her to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement. “Guess what, Mum! “, he shouted, and then said those words that remain a lesson to me: “I’ve been chosen to clap and cheer!” By Marie Curling

Like little Jamie Scott when we feel we have not achieved what we have aimed our sights on it’s so easy to get discouraged and cynical. We must understand it’s about perspective and nothing more. So be encouraged if you wanted a part in the play but did not get picked be excited to clap and cheer!

Many Hands

We are asking for another $550.00 a month to come in so we can securely be on at YFC working four days a week. To break it down we would need 5 people giving $110.00 a month or 11 people giving $50.00 a month. But if each of you reading this newsletter would give us as little as $35.00 a month, Shaina and I would not only be on four days a week; we would be on full time at YFC! If you can’t give $35.00 dollars a month, would you consider giving $25.00 a month, or even $20.00 a month! Whatever you can give helps greatly and gets us closer to being on full-time. Please continue to pray for this ministry and us. Please consider being a monthly financial partner as well! Stepping Up “young fathers” is committed to changing lives. So be a part of change; partner with us as together we reach out to young fathers! Thank you to all of you giving so generously to this ministry! Shaina and I feel so encouraged by your support! We are getting closer to our goal every month! Thank you.

Dave and Shaina’s Update

The month of August has gone by so quickly. That’s what happens when you’re having fun....or just keeping really busy. Our family is feeling the pressures of hectic lives. We are not only putting our heart and soul into this ministry, but we are trying to get our little daycare up and running and being parents. Liam has reached 18 months old. He is saying all kinds of words and picking up more and more each day. The cutest is when we sing “Old Macdonald had a Farm” and he yells out “E.I.E.I.O” and then continues to say it all day long. We love watching the continuous transitions that he goes through; it’s so miraculous.

Joah will be starting Grade 4 in September. He has gone from primary to intermediate grades, and is feeling a little nervous about it. It’s amazing to see the changes in him as well. He is no longer just a little boy but a young man who can carry on a great conversation. He is becoming quite a theologian and evangelist as well, as he is sharing the truth of Christianity to his Jehovah Witness friends. He is so eager to learn the Bible so he can help his friends understand it as well. Praise God!

We’ve had the privilege of taking another mini holiday up to the lake. This time it didn’t rain, we had beautiful weather the whole weekend and an amazing time with family. Shaina and I are continuously saying to each other, that in all circumstances and trials that we face, we are immensely blessed by God’s provision of family and friends. What we do cannot be done without them, and without all of you. So thank you.

July 2011 Newsletter/Young Fathers Surrey Bc

David Morgan/Youth Unlimited July 2011

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Dave’s Update

The Surrey Foundation

This past month I was given the opportunity to speak at the Surrey Foundation. At the event I gave a quick snapshot of Stepping Up, what we do, and what we are committed to doing in the lives of these young fathers. The Surrey Foundation gave us a wonderful donation towards the dads outreach. The interest in Stepping Up

throughout the community is overwhelming. Every time I share what we are doing in the lives of these young fathers, people are captivated by it and catch our vision! During this event I met a local philanthropist who was affected by the lack of a father figure in his own life. He felt passionate about helping Stepping Up gain vital traction in the community of Surrey as a provider of resources and emotional support to these young dads. I’m very excited to see where this partnership will take us.

Walking with the Fathers

I have had a very busy month, spending a lot of one-on-one time meeting with the young dads. Shaina and I have also had these young men and their children to our home for dinners and other events. We have really felt blessed to have these young dads and their children in our home! It seems they are opening up to us more these days; I believe they see real tangible hope in what Stepping Up stands for and what we are committed to doing in their lives and their children’s lives. By gaining the trust of these young fathers I feel that they are expecting certain practical things from us too!

In the last months I have felt a pressing need to implement and demonstrate practical solutions for these young men. Our words of comfort and support are not enough. Going for an occasional coffee and having a fun night out with them is not going to adequately support them and their unique needs as young fathers. They are in need of – and wanting – tangible, practical help so their young families can survive, and are looking to Stepping Up to create solutions for them. The social outreaches in Surrey are inundated with hundreds of cases and these young dads’ practical needs are last on the list in most cases. The young dad issue is rampant in our communities because little-to-nothing is being done; their needs are slipping through the

cracks! We at Stepping Up have a great opportunity to provide these practical needs with viable options like work, mentoring and school initiatives. If these practical needs are met they will be more open to finding a relationship with God that will ultimately bring true healing in their lives.

One thought has been relentlessly going over and over in my mind. The thought is this: “Dave it’s one thing to talk about hope for the fatherless, but what practical things are you going to do to bring hope?” These words have haunted me for a few months now and are giving me the motivation and focus I need to make these initiatives a real possibility in the lives of these young men. My heart breaks for these young men and each of their struggles! I pray, weep and call out to God everyday asking him to meet these young dads’ practical needs! I want Stepping Up to be used by God in a way that can provide these practical needs. The young dads have such great courage; pressing on and moving forward in life despite all their obstacles. They are true heroes to me!

Over.The Struggles of the Young Father

A lot of young fathers have generational cycles to break in their lives and in the lives of their young children. The problem is acute when young boys lack a male mentor with a healthy male identity. Renowned psychologist Dr. James Dobson states that, “At about three to five years of age, a lad gradually pulls away from his mom and sisters in an effort to formulate a

masculine identity. This is a process known as "disconnection and differentiation," where the inner urge of the male plan of development nudges him out of the nest of the mother over a precarious bridge to the world of the father. With the absence of a father, boys are forced to formulate their sense of male identity from their surroundings. Many turn to the many famous figures within the worlds of entertainment and sports as sources of inspiration while others turn to gangs and a world of violence. Either way, these young boys suffer.” It’s so important that we support these young fathers and help them to understand what it means to be a young man and what their role is as a father. Please continue to pray for all the young fathers I work with helping each one of them break the dysfunctional cycles that so greatly entangle them! These young fathers should not struggle alone!

How $35.00 a Month Can Change Lives We are asking for another $600.00 a month to come in so we can securely be on at YFC working four days a

week. To break it down we would need 6 people giving $100.00 a month or 12 people giving $50.00 a month. But if each of you reading this newsletter would give us as little as $35.00 a month, Shaina and I would not

only be on four days a week; we would be on full time at YFC! If you can’t give $35.00 dollars a month, would you consider giving $25.00 a month, or even $20.00 a month! Whatever you can give helps greatly and gets us closer to being on full-time. Please continue to pray for this ministry and us. Please consider being a monthly financial partner as well! Stepping Up “young fathers” is committed to changing lives. So be a part of change; partner with us as together we reach out to young fathers! Thank you to all of you giving so generously to this ministry! Shaina and I feel so encouraged by your support. We could not do what we do, day in and day out, without your partnership. Thank You!

Vindicate the weak and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and destitute.

Psalm 82:3

P.S.

Dave and Shaina’s Update

Shaina and I went to the lake this month; it was nice to spend holidays with our family! Shaina’s relatives from Scotland were here for just under a month; it’s always nice to hear a good Scottish accent! Liam and Joah are growing like weeds and are both such a joy! Shaina is opening up a daycare in our home and we are going through the licensing process – what a JOB; there’s a lot to learn! It’s going to be great to have all the hard work behind us though. Shaina is very excited to be working once again; she can’t wait to get the daycare all set up. And I’m just happy helping her! Until next month!

PARTNERING WITH US FOR ONLY $35.00 A MONTH WILL CHANGE LIVES!

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1