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-Currently: Mary Rose (mom), Hannah, and Winifred and Rose Alice are staying at the Tea Hotel for a break :) 
-The kids have off school for a week, so the babysitting will be nonstop. 
-Despite everything that 'dad' is working on right now, he brought us donuts one morning (!), and gave us his old TV so that we don't have to use our laptops for movie nights. We watched "Cast Away" to celebrate :) 
-As the administrator/leader of the Home, Greg really keeps everything running. He told us his testimony over breakfast Monday morning, and emphasized that he knew all about God and that he 'lived in church' when he was growing up, but completely missed the message that there is actual power to live in Christ through the Holy Spirit, which is what empowers him to do everything he does now. Please pray for strength, perseverance, and God's presence with Greg. 
-We have to take care of the babies overnight this week, and so far, sleeping with babies has gone very well. We had just Mary Rose in our room for two nights, and tonight we'll probably have two or three babies. 
-Mallory and I pushed our beds together, and Mary Rose sleeps in the middle, so we can share the responsibility. Last night was pretty fun: we're almost like a family with our own baby to take care of. Courtney makes the bottles and puts her to sleep, and Mallory and I just have 'night shift.' It's good practice getting her ready for bed (pajamas/clean diaper/bath/bottle), and getting her dressed in the morning.
-This week God has been so close to me. He really carried me through and used circumstances to strengthen my reliance on Him. 
-Courtney and Mallory are both excellent team mates: I love them both. You can always pray for us, that our friendship would be strengthened, and we would continue to support and encourage each other.  
-After skyping with my family (which was glorious), I was pretty homesick for a few days. However, God has been faithful, and I keep reminding myself that I'm only here until May (it's not forever, -I will get to see my friends/pets/family again). I'm about halfway through my assignment, and I really want to focus in and persevere. 
-I had a wonderful quiet time this afternoon, I think it was 2 hours: journaling -writing out my thoughts/feelings-, praying, and reading through the Bible as well as The Purpose-Driven Life (which is excellent), and listening to worship music.  I really needed that.

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."
-WILLIAM JAMES <3