Thank you from the snowy tundra

It's snowing out right now. I heard the possibility of 4-10 inches of wet, heavy snow. My hopes of wearing flip-flops will have to wait a few more weeks. The only real thing I dread is brushing all the snow off of the TreeHouse van in a few hours when I leave for my one-to-one. Oh well...Such is life...

I was able to make my MPD year-end target just in time. So, THANK YOU for all of your encouragement, prayer, and financial contributions.

More recently, this last weekend we completed our Party Like A Rockstar all-nighter. That's right--over 14 hours of hanging out with kids and trying desperately to stay awake. We took 20 mostly junior high kids on the event. While the event was extremely fun and wild (2AM donut runs and a lot of energy drinks), I remember now why we only plan an all-nighter once a year: adults simply don't have the same capacity to stay awake like a 13 year-old does. I dropped kids off at sunrise and slept until close to sunset the same day, and I still feel like I'm recovering two days later.

If any of you out there can imagine yourself trying to stay awake at all night at an event like Part Like A Rockstar, I'm curious what your drink of choice would be to avoid sleep. Coffee? Energy drink? Mt. Dew? Go ahead, weigh in your thoughts. Until later, the National Sleep Foundation says 7-9 hours of sleep is recommended to feel well-rested.

Michelle

I'm back!

Wow...it's been awhile since I've blogged. I hope you haven't given up on me. So if only one person reads this--thank you!

TreeHouse's year-end is FAST approaching! Which means I have until the end of March to reach my target. Currently I am only $300 away from reaching my year-end goal. Would you please consider helping me reach my target?

The programs at TreeHouse are designed to provide a safe place for teens to work through life's issues. I am committed to developing long-term relationships with teens who believe they don't matter and have lost their sense of worth.
Rachel, 13, is 4 1/2 months pregnant. She'll turn 14 shortly after she gives birth. For months she kept her pregnancy a secret because she was too ashamed to tell anyone--including her mom and sister.

Jackie, 16, was raped last week. She was hoping to save herself for someone she cared about. In desperation after, she turned to cutting herself to release some of the pain. She comes to TreeHouse because she knows it's a safe place and people won't look down on her.

I am continually moved by what some of these kids endure. God is doing awesome things in our area. He is healing broken people and reminding them of an unconditional Love. Right now we are fully staffed and seeing new faces all the time! Your resources make a difference. I hope that some of you will feel led to get involved. If you would like to help me reach my target or partner on a monthly basis please contact the main office:
TreeHouse
5666 Lincoln Dr Suite 201
Edina, MN 55436

Blessings!

Michelle