A New Journey

Mr. Wittebols doing what he does best....loving on kids

Our hearts are broken as we share this news with you all.  After 24 years of faithful service to Freedom Christian Schools, Keith's tenure has come to an end.  Two weeks ago, he was told that he they were not going to renew his contract for next year.  With this said, we are asking for you all to be in prayer for us as we ask the Lord what He would have for Keith do for his next position.  We would also appreciate if you would keep your ears open as to any openings either in education or not, for a job.  We thank the Lord our health insurance will not end until September 1, along with his paychecks.

Third grade class at Charlton Park in Hastings for their annual field trip

Blessing upon blessing....

We would like to thank all the parents who have been involved in supporting Keith within the classroom setting.  He has had so many moms and dads who have given of their time to help with parties, do lunchroom duties, take recess duties, help in the classroom by reading, and coming on field trips.

Not only have we been blessed in the classroom setting, but as a family numerous times throughout the years.  Years ago, when we had just moved into our house, Keith came home from his Christmas party with a gift bag full of cash.  There was enough in that bag for us to replace our old stove that had been tagged by DTE Energy at the time.  God is so good...He IS our provider... Another time both of our old cars had died.  One family let us use theirs until we could either fix ours or replace one.  Keith called me from school at lunch time.  He said, "You will never guess what happened.  I was handed an envelope today and after opening it, I found a cashier's check for $5,000, along with a note that said, 'he owns the cattle on a thousand hills.'"  At the end of that day, Keith called me again, and said the same thing happened again, only it was from a mom.  She said she wanted us to know who it came from and that we were under no obligation to repay it.  It was a total gift.  So, we not only had  one check but two!  God totally provided us a very reliable car which lasted us for many years.  Every time we got into that car, we knew it was "God's car."  God is so good.  Friends and family, those are just two specific times God provided for us in very huge ways.  There were numerous other examples we could share with you.

During our time at Freedom, Jessica started school there and attended through her high school graduation.  During those years, we were able to develop some very good friendships that we still have today.  Yes, Freedom has changed in many ways since those great years.  It's not the same place, but our friends will never change!  We certainly treasure our friends and always will.

We love you all and thank you ahead of time for your prayer support at this difficult time.  God has a bigger and better plan for Keith.  Now, we're trusting the Lord to give us clear direction as we seek what our next step will be. 

 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  You will seek me an find me when you seek me with all your heart.  I will be found by you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back...to the place from which I carried you into exile."  Jeremiah 29:11-14