Wow, it has been a busy three weeks. I had a 10 day shift, and things are just crazy at the cottage right now. We got two new girls, and one of them is very high maintenance. I have never been so tired in mind, body, or spirit.

The Friday before Valentine's Day it snowed and school was canceled. So I had the girls all day. We did a lot of shoveling! One of my coworkers got a hold of a four wheeler and pulled a sled behind it and gave the kids rides....and I even got one. It was so much fun! Valentine's Day was fun for the girls and I. We played in the snow in the morning, and then they spent the afternoon doing their hair, nails, and getting dressed up. I spent the afternoon decorating upstairs and putting together a nice dinner for them. It turned out so well, and they said they had fun. We then watched "While You Where Sleeping" to end the night.

Please be praying for these girls. Some of them have little or no hope, and my coworker and I are continually trying to show them and teach them that there is hope and that God is good. Several of them have had a very rough life up till now. Pray that their hearts and minds will be open to God and His love for them. They are having a hard time understanding/dealing with God being loving and good when they've gone through so many hard/bad situations. Pray that my coworker and I will continue to love them and see them as God does. Pray that He will give us the wisdom to understand them and to know how to teach/deal with the situations that arise.

Please continue to pray for me. As many of you know, my dad is still having health issues, and it is hard being so far away. Pray that I will be at peace and continue to trust God with everything.