"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Friday, August 1, 2008

Friday Night at the Maple House

Just thought I'd post what a somewhat-typical Friday night at our house is like:

Two of our girls are having fun with Becca Mauer (in the center).  Becca is volunteering here at Gateway this whole summer!  The residents adore her and they're trying to get her to be our new assistant. :)

Nathan and another resident are putting on the putting green with Doug Banwart, another volunteer.  He has been lots of fun--he's been eating meals at the Maple House this week.

This is one of our girls, trying to get an internet class done.  She has been working on it this whole summer, and this is the last day for it.  She has until midnight tonight to get it finished, or else she doesn't earn her credit.  We are praying she will finish it in time!

We love having company here at the Maple House, so if anyone is curious about Gateway or just wants to come visit, please call us!!  We love having visitors, and the residents love hanging out with new people!  (I think they get sick of us sometimes:) )  And by the way, our assistant (Rachel Huber) just got engaged, so if anyone is interested in being an assistant or knows someone who would be a good fit, please let us know or tell them to call us!  It is a huge blessing to work here, and we know that God has just the right person in mind.  Love you all!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Looks like a fun night at the Maple House tonight:)
Rachel Huber will be very missed by you all, but you are right, God has just the right person in mind for the job.
mom

Anonymous said...

Hey Rachel,good pictures, but you forgot the best ones ( Kaine & Halle of course).
Hope to see you soon, Dad

Janel said...

Rachel, it looks like your life is very eventful!! I didn't comment on your post about your parents, but that looks like sooooo much fun.

Mom said...

We sure enjoyed our time with you and the Maple House girls this weekend. Thanks for a delicious meal and the time with the kidlets:)