Parenting a teenage girl can be challenging for any mother. However, when you’re a Home Parent in your early 20‘s…it can be especially daunting. Our Mom in Cathy’s Home, Amy Martel, is handling it well. We wanted to share with you some of what she’s been doing to help a blossoming young lady in her home:
‘Katie’ was given the opportunity to attend Kanakuk Kamp before school started this fall. It was a huge step for her, as she went into it being overly concerned about what the other girls in her cabin would think of her, etc. But as the days went by, she grew into loving Christ and not worrying about being cool or popular. That is a HUGE step for Katie. She has since asked me to do a Bible study with her, so we are exploring together the ramifications of what it truly means to be a Christian. We are super excited to see where that takes her!
She is slowly but surely gaining confidence by striving to accomplish things and experiencing the gratification of succeeding. She made student council AND the cheerleading squad this semester! She’s also taking pride in being more organized and taking care of her room. It’s been great to see her growing in self-confidence and how it’s reflected in the way she presents herself.
Recently, I was able to give Katie a “hands on” lesson in serving others. We spent a Saturday helping out at a respite event sponsored by Hope Chest for Kids. They sponsored this six hour respite so local foster parents could have a few hours off to relax, shop or whatever they needed to do, while we took care of their foster children. Katie and I were able to help with all ages of children that day – from infant to teenager. We served them food and snacks, played video and board games, made crafts and painted faces! The day ended with a Christian puppet show put on by middle schoolers. It was neat opportunity for both of us to serve the community. –Amy Martel, Home Parent Mom
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