I have been in Henderson, Nebraska for exactly two weeks today. Last night I finished my first full shift in the Girl's Cottage. For those that don't know a full shift is working 6 days and then having 3 days off. It went pretty smoothly. Last night we had a few bumps, but nothing too major. I am finding it harder to adjust then I thought. I knew it would take a while for the kids to warm up to me, but it seems to be taking longer with some than others. I just had one of the boys tell me I should see if I can work in the Boy's Cottage for a day. All in all, I am enjoying my time here. We have had rain, wind, frost, sun, and clouds. No snow yet, but I'm sure that will come soon enough. I feel very out of the loop and almost stupid at times because this is such a new environment for me. It will take a lot of time for me to feel comfortable with what I do, but with God's help I know I can do it. It's just hard feel optimistic at times. The staff here are great, and I have enjoyed working with them....so far. :-) I need to go get some lunch, so I will write more sometime this week. Please be praying for patience, energy, and a willing heart to learn for me. I think it is going to be a bit rougher than I imagined. Thank you for keeping me in your prayers!