Hi everyone,
Robert and I have had a great year full of blessings and growing. There are always lots of challenges in our lives being in a 3rd world country with the challenges of a poverty-mindset, a different language, and being away from family. But God is good to give us encouragement just at the right time, more and more understanding of the language, and a spiritual family that brings us great comfort and deep friendships. Jennifer's been involved with the local ladies Bible study and has enjoyed that role and the friendships it brings. Robert has been able to use his strengths in working with finances in the ministry as well as at church.
We've had a great year with the new bunch of Bridge House youth. They have brought joy to our lives and we've all enjoyed a fresh start together with new ideas and a new plan for the Bridge House. It's been a lot of fun to watch the young ladies in the house eagerly step into new challenges and responsibilities and watch them enjoy those results as well. The positive, fresh attitudes of these girls have been a huge blessing to us and we've loved having them around. 
Rodolfo is also doing well as he grows and matures. He's in the middle of 6th grade, which is a big grade here in Honduras. The Honduran government only requires a 6th grade education, so at the end of this school year, Rodolfo will have a really big social studies exam over all of Honduran history. He and his classmates are ready to hit the books in January with a lot of attention on that exam. Please continue to pray for us all. Pray that the Bridge House youth continue to embrace the natural responsibilities of young adult life. Also pray for wisdom and understanding for us as we strive to honor Christ in how we interact with the youth. We continue to have opportunities to influence other ministries who have similar transition homes. Due to the changes we've been able to make in the Bridge House this past year, and the positive results that we've seen so far, doors have been opened to share with others in ministry what has and hasn't worked in the Bridge House and has given other ministries hope for positive growth in their programs. Pray for God's wisdom as we promote principles that help young people transition to toward a healthy, productive adulthood that honors Christ. God is doing some really neat things in all of our lives. May He be praised!
Many blessings to you, Robert and Jennifer Butts
