A thankful staff

At a recent staff meeting, Michael asked us to share praises and things for which we’re thankful. Everyone enjoyed and appreciated the positivity of the exercise.

Please join us as we thank God for His faithfulness, His goodness, and His presence here at Fortress YDC.

Michael
-thankful for this group of employees and what we do here, for our passion, and that each of us see this as more than “a job”. For Cara, who puts up with a lot, especially his weird work hours
Stacy
-thankful for Sunday’s worship experience at Mid-Cities, that God was so powerfully present. For Sunday JAM, that the kids were amazingly cooperative and attentive. That Dani’s college decision is final, and that she’s accepted a job at Camp of the Hills. For Darren and his consistent support and encouragement.
Ms. D
-thankful for being able to come here each day and not sit at home feeling sorry for herself like so many people with her condition tend to do. Being able to communicate easily with people she cares about.
Jessie
-thankful for the staff here, and the service, love and humility shown to the kids and to each other. For Michael, who has led such encouraging staff meetings for the past several weeks.
That God brought her to such a great season of her life. She came to Fort Worth to teach, but God had other things in mind….For the family she found at Richland Hills and that there are so many like-minded, God-loving singles there.
Ramon
-thankful for the accountability we have with each other here, and that when something isn’t right, we get it out in the open and then let it go, not dragging it back up over and over. That Cecily loves Fortress and is as excited about ministering here as he is.
Robert
-thankful for the ability to do what he does here, and knowing that it’s gonna pay off at some point. That God continues to provide and sustain financially. “He gives you what you want whether you realize it or not.” For the way the staff works together, even though we have such different personalities. That Janell and baby boy are healthy and that the pregnancy is going so well this time.
Kristen
-thankful for her singleness. “The reason I’m not married is because God thinks I’m more beneficial to the Kingdom right now as a single person.” For friends who are so supportive of the ministry here, that they participate as mentors and tutors and volunteers, even those who live an hour away. For opportunities to learn.
Terri
-thankful for family. That she and Jeff are weathering the financial crunch so well – his job as a consultant could’ve gone either way. That God’s vision for Building Blocks was so much bigger and broader than her own, and that He’s doing such great things through it.