by Kirk Kasicki | Nov 30, 2015 | Appeals, Sharing
O holy night the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth O Holy Night is my absolute favorite Christmas carol. I have been known to put it on...
by Kirk Kasicki | Nov 23, 2015 | Thankfulness, Uncategorized
The gracious gifts of the God Most High …should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged with one heart and one voice by the whole American people.” -Abraham Lincoln, First National Thanksgiving Day 1863 IN 1863 President Lincoln wrote...
by Kirk Kasicki | Nov 4, 2015 | Above The Roost: Reflections
Often, people forget that the ministry of the Nest is not just to teen moms…but their children as well. Most days, that can make my head explode trying to train, teach, guide and direct children from 19 years old down to 1 years old. That’s a big...
by Kirk Kasicki | Aug 4, 2015 | Sharing, Uncategorized
The Basics: The Sparrow’s Nest is hiring a part time house aide. The position requires a person that is at least 21 years old and has a high school diploma. General knowledge and experience with infants, babies, toddlers, and teens. Strong communication skills a...
by Kirk Kasicki | Jun 25, 2015 | Sharing
Setting Up a Self Care Station For Your Toddler Toddlers need to feel a sense of empowerment and giving them the freedom to take care of themselves whenever possible is a great way to feed this need. The Montessori style of teaching is centered around giving children...
by Kirk Kasicki | May 1, 2015 | Sharing
As we prepare to send another resident on to the next stage of her journey we frequently hear “oh no! What happened! Why is she leaving early?” It’s not a matter of her leaving early. On average most girls stay around 3 months at a maternity home. We just happen to...
by Kirk Kasicki | Apr 15, 2015 | Vision
Several years ago, I was asked to speak at a conference for a Child Daycare Association in St. Louis. When I was asked to speak, they told me to choose a topic that would help the owners understand the importance of helping them build a stronger business. I spent...
by Kirk Kasicki | Mar 25, 2015 | Sharing
Around this time of year we talk of spring fever. It seems we are all looking forward to winter ending so we walk around slightly chilled in shorts and flip flops as we start to see the ground thaw. Spring flowers are starting to push through. Some of you might have...
by Kirk Kasicki | Jan 27, 2015 | Above The Roost: Reflections
Despite all the things that can be hard when being a house mom at a maternity home, there are plenty of things that leave us full of joy and laughter. I feel as these though these things should fall into a category called : “You know you are a house parent at a...
by Kirk Kasicki | Jan 26, 2015 | Above The Roost: Reflections
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain…Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. Psalm...
