Day 1: A Whole New Something Special
Today was a whole new something special. These boys showed up at send-off with anxiety and fear of the unknown. This was all new to them. They were all reserved and quiet. However, after leaving Grand Rapids, we started to hear conversations spark up. Similar...
Leaving Home
I've been thinking about what to post most of the day today. As I have been feeling a little nervous and excited for this trip I can only imagine how the teens and their families are feeling also. The thrill of the unknown, the expectations of new experiences, the...
It’s The Sacrifice That Makes It Sacred
We did it! The girls completed the 12 mile hike. It was not easy, but it is the sacrifice that makes it sacred. We are amazed at the strength, grit, and positive attitude these girls exhibited throughout the hike. All while hiking in the rain. The rain continued...
Coming Together!
Even though Monday started rainy and wet, we started off with a good breakfast and got to the horses right away! It is amazing and how quickly the boys are advancing in their confidence and skills in working with the horses. Many of them know how to approach a...
Day 2: Who is God?
Hey everyone! My name is Patty! I am a staff member this week, and I am so excited to spend time with the boys this week, here’s a recap of our amazing day today: We started the day spending time with Jesus, we dove into some scripture and explored the question, who...
A New Beginning
As I lay here and reflect on our first day with these boys, I am amazed at how God works all things together for good. Every year a new group of boys join us and every year God begins a new work in each of their lives. Tonight the boys kicked off their week on the...
Success! Evidence of HIM
Wow! We have seen GOD at work throughout this week. It has truly been incredible to see evidence of HIM in all that we have done. Our final day of hiking, we woke up and accomplished our morning tasks quickly, ready to hit the trail. We were excited to complete our...