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I’ve grown so fond of these young women, and have such high hopes for their future. They have faced - and will face - challenges in life that I struggle to understand, many that result in various behavioral challenges. In spite of that, they are open to input and to learning new skills. I sometimes tell them that, in some ways, they are more emotionally mature than many adults I know because they are having to face struggles head on, and are willing to talk through the options for managing them.
Two of the girls in the group will be seniors this year. Both of them were able to secure jobs this summer and credited our practice answering interview questions with helping them have more confidence when interviewing! I’m looking forward to helping them make plans for what’s next after that graduate.
We’ve certainly encountered challenges as we’ve entered the foster teen space. The more I learn with and about them, the less I know! But one thing I do know: I receive a lot of thank you’s every time I’m with them - and we are building life skills, sharing God’s Word, and praying together.
Seeds are being sown!
-Crissie
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