September 2009 Update
September 21, 2009 8:55 am Uncategorized
September officially ushers in fall (at least on the calendar), and the resumption of school and classes. For Wendi, studies for her Masters began late August – she is already nearing the completion of her first class (Thanks again to everyone who showered her with cards for her B.A. graduation.) Please continue to pray for Wendi as she follows this path of God’s leading in her life.
The summer afforded many opportunities to share our book, Wild Child, Waiting Mom, and to counsel and encourage prodigals and their families. We continue to interact with parents facing the heartbreak of wayward children, and in this, we deeply appreciate your support and prayers.
The forces of evil abound in our world, attracting kids to the perceived excitement of a “wild” lifestyle: Live-in relationships, sexual promiscuity, drugs, blatant disobedience to parents, and/or renouncement of faith. Let’s continue to pray these children back into a living, vibrant walk with the Lord.
Yes, God is at work – and some of the prodigals we have prayed for have returned home! “With God all things are possible” (Matt. 19:26).
Wendi’s heart remains strong in her love to her Lord. She is passionate about her calling to reach out to prodigals – especially girls – and this passion draws her toward completing her degree in counseling. Yet, as we look to the future we face some specific challenges. Please pray with us for wisdom, joy, and peace as we move toward the future.
His strength is made perfect in our weaknesses (2 Corinthians 12:9). In this we not only take heart, but rejoice with joy and expectancy.
Thanks for your prayers on our behalf!,
In His Grace,
Wendi & Karilee
Our Oct./Nov. fall newsletter will explain more of our specific outreaches and activities
Terri :
Date: November 5, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
I am in the middle of reading your book and think it is very well done. The reader can easily follow and realistically understand how you continued your rebellion only because the Lord was not leading your life, it was Satan. I am a Christian, and just found out my 16 year old has been out partying and underage drinking for awhile. I caught her lying and then she admitted details about her experiences. I am devastated and trying to read and learn of similar experiences. Should we take her out of public school, restrict her for a year, or just continue to be a private investigator until she leaves the house. She claims she just wants to have fun….. a similar comment Wendy states in the book. We lift her up in prayer each day, and do know that without a heart change things will probably be the same….. Very sad, but I have given her to the Lord, she is His. Thanks for sharing your experiences, I am anxious to finish the book!
Terri
Sandy :
Date: May 18, 2010 @ 8:44 am
I just finished reading your book, which I found as I was frantically searching for resources because I was shocked to learn of my child’s pregnancy… oh, what a great blessing your story has been to me. It has given me hope and encouragement, when I thought the world was ending. Thank you for being brave to share the good, bad and ugly with me. It has been a soothing balm to my soul.