Category Archives: Volunteering

My first case is here

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Meagan Cramer

I messaged on Facebook last week that I finished the last part of my training to become a CASA volunteer which was the final interview. I was nervous as I knew the next step would be certification and eventually a … Continue reading →

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Looking forward to my ‘summer’

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Meagan Cramer

I’m reading a really neat book called, Spiritual Rhythm: Being with Jesus Every Season of Your Soul by Mark Buchanan. I’m enjoying it and I seem to find an “ah ha” moment every time I crack it open (?) on … Continue reading →

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A 2×4 of reality

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Meagan Cramer

I had my first “Oh no. I can’t do this. I’ve got to get out of here,” thought last night during our weekly three-hour CASA training. We had a panel of folks from SRS, St. Francis (services) and TFI (foster … Continue reading →

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CASA step 1

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Meagan Cramer

I started the 30-hour training tonight to become a CASA. I was amazed by the number of people there. I think we had close to 25 attendees. It was a good diversity of ages. In fact, I was shocked by … Continue reading →

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Full speed ahead

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Meagan Cramer

It’s been way too long since my last post. Life seems to be taking over these days. On the house front, we’ve got a contract signed for our dream of country living. We’re so lucky. The woman selling the house … Continue reading →

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