The past few weeks have continued to be a bit rough for all of us. Kendra wavers back and forth between wanting to move on and wanting to stay with us. Tony and I continually adjust expectations and are attempting to love and mentor Kendra through these remaining months of “childhood” and do what we can to prepare her for the future. Yesterday, we told Kendra of our desires for her to begin living for her future instead of being tortured by her past. Her only response was tears (not tears of joy, but of shame). Kendra seems to be unhappy and feels unworthy of living a life of purpose and fulfillment. She told us that it’s “just too late” for her. We countered with the stance that it’s never too late for anyone. People come through difficult times at all stages of life and DECIDE to turn their lives into something more. There is hope for her! Please pray that there would be a breakthrough for Kendra and that she would choose to rebel against her past and see that her future is pure opportunity.

Thanks to all of you who have been in prayer for our family. Yesterday afternoon, Kendra decided she didn’t want a family and she packed all of her stuff in about 45 minutes. Tony and I managed to remain calm and communicate our constant message to her “We love you. We want what’s best for you. We think that is to be here with us and have a family. But you have the power to make your own choice. “. We prayed fervently and tried to soothe the confusion and fear that Noelle and Isaac were feeling. Thankfully, God proved faithful – Kendra went for a walk and came back having decided that she would stay. We are hopeful that last night was a tipping point in which Kendra actually made the decision for herself: defining moment which provides clarity for her life.



The last several weeks have been challenging, but balance with some good times as well. Adjusting to parenting a teenager along with understanding and navigating high school when most parents get to ease through kindergarten first has been frustrating. We continue to hold confidently to God’s plan and place all trust in God’s ability to meet each of us every day with what we need.



Please continue to pray for us – emotional protection for our little ones, wisdom and patience for Tony and I. Pray desperately that God would move mightily in Kendra’s heart to show her she is loved and what love is. That the lies of Satan would be silenced for good and she would be able to begin healing and choosing to move forward into the life God is providing her. Pray that God would place people who know him into Kendra’s life and that she would find healthy friends she can depend on and trust.