Nov22
Stephen: Effort equals success
Houseparents help Stephen find new focus A move from the big city to a small rural town was an adjustment for Stephen, just entering his high school years. His family home-schooled yet made sure he and ...
Nov22
Jonathan: A journey of unexpected joy
Jonathan learns what was missing in his life As a small child, Jonathan was either moving around the country with his mother or staying in a foster home. Christmas, he said, was just another day. “I ...
Nov22
Tom: Boys Ranch continues to pay off
As Tom reflects on his time at Boys Ranch, he believes he received gifts that have continued to give. But, Tom is not talking about gifts wrapped in pretty paper. He’s referring to life lessons he’s ...
Nov22
Dustin: A growing faith promises a better future
Dustin is learning to venture out of his comfort zone As one of the tallest boys in Jefferies Home, Dustin, 16, will likely put the star on top of the tree this Christmas. It will be ...
Nov21
Traditions: Threads that unite a chosen family
A child’s simple question began a favorite Christmas tradition for one Boys Ranch home. “Mommy, aren’t you going to invite the big girls to hear the story?” Sandy Pape, a longtime houseparent, had decided to read ...
Nov20
What’s your favorite Christmas memory?
Looking back over a lifetime of Christmases, I’d imagine the times that stayed with you the most aren’t Christmases spent alone. Your favorite Christmases probably involved spending time with loved ones in joyous activities like laughing ...
