One of the great joys of my position at the Ranch is hearing from former students. Sometimes it is a request for counsel or prayer, sometimes a celebratory update regarding a recent accomplishment. Typically their messages drift in throughout the year without a predictable pattern. On Father's Day I was blessed to hear from a larger number than usual who were prompted to send notes of thanks. God knew that this would be an encouragement that was greatly appreciated.

I want to pass their thanks along. We are able to do what we do because of friends like you who pray for this ministry and support us with generous, even sacrificial, gifts. These children and their families could never afford the services that are provided for them. Instead, people all over the country whose hearts have been touched by God's love reach out with compassion and help provide an extraordinary place of hope and healing.

Even children who did not leave here on good terms often contact us to express gratitude for the impact their time at the Ranch had on their lives. God is faithful. He does not stop caring for the children when they leave the Ranch. Even the mentors and other staff who have been a part of the ministry frequently stay in touch and share how God has used what they learned at the Ranch to shape the rest of their lives for His glory. So, for the hundreds who have lived at the Ranch and the thousands of families who have received counsel and other ministry, I want to offer you, our prayer warriors and donors, a sincere word of appreciation. God is using your obedience to make a difference for eternity!