Wow, I didn't realize how hard it was going to be to leave Gateway! After living and working at GW for 5 years, we are realizing just how much we love and appreciate this ministry. It has been so amazing for our family--such a great place to raise our kids! I just can't say enough about it. Yes, we have definitely had hard times, stressful situations, even scary situations, but right now I can only think of the good things.
Right now we have a great group of residents. I wish so bad that I could post a picture of them, and their names, but for privacy purposes we are not allowed. Which is understandable. But even though you don't know their names or faces, could you pray for them? They all have a curiosity and hunger for God, and 4 of them have even made commitments to Christ! Praise God for that! But it is always hard for residents once they go back to their communities, friends, and so many temptations. And they are also all kind of sad that Nathan and I are leaving GW. We have lived with most of them for 9-11 months, and we have bonded with them.
Anyway, yesterday our amazing alternate houseparents (and great friends)--Keith and Alisa--and also our amazing assistant houseparent (and great friend)--Lisa, along with our residents, gave us a going away party! It was so great! The most creative going away party I have been to, by far:) Since Nathan and I are headed to a "jungle" setting, they did a Jungle party. It was great! (although very sad to say goodbye to everyone!)
Such a cute sign!!
They made monkey cupcakes and different kinds of smoothies for a snack. And notice the tree? I didn't take pictures of all of it, but they had a lot of trees, leaves, etc decorating the house. It was so cute!
"Pin the tail on the monkey" :) What a creative bunch of kids!
Thank you to all GW staff! We love and appreciate each one of you, and we will miss you all tremendously. We will always continue to pray for Gateway!
6 comments:
Wow, what a great party!!!!
There will definitely be a hole at GW without the Mueller's!
I can see how it could have been both happy and sad.You guys did a great job.
Grandpa Jim
Looks like fun! Hope this week goes well for you all.
I will definitely miss Gateway and the residents!
love you
gma jan
We will definitely miss Gateway, too! You have SUCH a fun group of residents right now. I'm VERY excited to be your neighbors, but I bet it's pretty hard leaving there :/ Praying for you guys! Love you.
oh, rach, you know i will miss you guys, i've said it so many times! but know our thoughts and prayers are going with you and we'll look forward to the next time we get to see you :) hugs
Nichole
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