Thanks to the generous support of people in Sanford and Rutherfordton Oak Ranch is officially the owners of 10 Buff Orpington chicks and a Jersey calf. They have already been working hard to help some of our struggling kids cope. This past week has been quite difficult for some which has put them in some dangerous situations. They are having a hard time finding appropriate ways to deal with their pain and express their emotions. We have been calling it chick therapy but there just seems to be something about a cute little yellow baby chick that just peeps at you or falls asleep in your hands. :)
On Wednesday, I came back to the girl's house so I have spent the past two days adjusting to the differences. They are both quite fun to be around but they just have completely different ways of going about things. Last week I did a series on Samson with the boys, afterall it is quite a guy story, which they seemed to really enjoy and become interested in. Pride and conceitfulness were some of the topics of discussion as well as the vulnerability that successes can bring but how the strength comes from God and then he receives the credit right back. Coming up with something to do with the girls has kind of been difficult but I'm working on it. Last night we talked about past memories and we looked to the book of Isaiah 43:18-19 for how no matter what has happened in the past we all have great potential with the Lord's help and that we can do great things.
Please continue to pray for all of our students and especially for their safety. These past few days have been quite taxing on everyone as we have watched someone seriously struggle. Pray for the arrival of a new young man tomorrow and his family. Lastly please pray for the staff that they are able to take care of themselves spiritually and emotionally while helping others.
With Love from: Honey Mustard, BBQ, Spiderman, Nugget, Noodle, KFC, 6 piece, Teriyaki, Nub, Bojangles (the chicks) and Butternut (the calf) :)
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