Just a note of disclosure before you get into reading this update...this is Brittany's mom updating for her. With that being said, you can know not to expect the same excellent writing skills as you are used to...

We (me and her Dad) were able to chat with Brittany for a few short minutes last night and she asked if we could update her blog for her. She was getting ready to bake cookies with a couple of the young boys and I think they were pretty excited.

She has said that things are very busy and she hasn't had a lot of time for internet things such as updating her blog, chatting with facebook friends or webcaming with anyone. (I, her Mom, am aware of these time restrictions and when I "just happen" to be on-line when she is...I am trying very hard NOT to monopolize her time by chatting continually with her on facebook. This is a difficult thing on my part because I am selfish and want to communicate as much as possible with her, but I also want to share her with all of you, thus I will try to contain myself so that she can have time with you.)

When she first arrived it was before the holidays and things were very hectic as they were preparing for the season and doing many things at Gentle Hands for the children. This week she is starting to get into a schedule or routine as to what she will be doing and where she will be working at Gentle Hands. And as this is being solidified she is finding that her schedule is still going to be very busy. I am not sure as to what all she is and will be doing, but she has shared that she is involved with some of the toddlers during the day. She is enjoying seeing their growth from the summer and watching them as they are learning new words, learning to stand alone and starting to take some of their first steps.

She will also be sharing nightly devotions with the 4-5 year old boys. She is excited that she will have this special time with them, but asks for your prayers for her that God will be glorified, exalted, honored and made known to these children through her during this time. That her words will be God's words.

She has pictures on her facebook page of the first shopping trip with a few of the children to get some new jeans and pajamas for them. The outing also included a stop at the local McDonald's, things that so many of us just simply take for granted. The pictures show the excitement and fun that they all had on this venture. She will update with pictures as she takes each group of children for their outing--this is such a huge thing for them to get to go and also a huge blessing for Brittany to get to take them-I'm not sure who is receiving the biggest blessing, her or the kids?

This update is to give you an idea of what she is doing and ways you can pray for her. I'm sorry that I don't have more details, but hopefully she can have some time to fill us in soon. We know that God is doing mighty things in and through her and we pray that HE will be glorified, exalted and honored both in and through her life and ours as well!

To God be the Glory!!!
Vicki (Brittany's Mom)