Growth takes Work

Today was filled with some great activities but a series of challenging behavioral situations. We started the morning off with the horses and a riding lesson.  The lesson went very well and the kids were doing an amazing job menuevering and handling their horses.  ...

Whaaaaat

These guys are pretty awesome. In spite of some fairly serious incidents and moments of anger and frustration yesterday, the young men bounced back so well this morning. Most of them are making their way over the wall to a place where they can actually begin to listen...

Passion & Purpose

We are beginning to make some serious progress with the boys! The first 2 days offered many challenges, however, walls are beginning to come down and our leaders are starting to have some great conversations with the teens. While all the leaders have been intentional...

Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth

Good morning friends and family. As we start our third day I would like to thank God for the young men and their courage that they show us every day, it is not easy to be out of your comfort zone then asked to grow and challenge yourself. As they look to us for...

Transformations

Wow, what a day!  God provided us with so many opportunities, experiences and blessings today.  As I sit down to write this blog it’s hard for me to find a focus given all of the things that happened.  I’m also feeling a sense of guilt for those of you...