Networking Again

Yesterday, I spent some time talking with the great folks from Behavior Educators in Adrian. Chris works for them and is a mentor to some really cool kids. She has been bringing them to the ranch and Bill and I have had a lot of fun showing them around. Behavior Educators is an organization who matches kids with mentors. They will be bringing the kids out this summer for a couple of hours to "horse around" at the ranch. The kids will come with their mentors. This gives the mentors something free they can do with their kids. We are looking forward to servicing these kids and providing fun things for them to do this summer.

A Jackson Community is Blessed

Many of you who were at the benefit at New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship on Feb 28th probably don't know this, but we had LOTS of spaghetti sauce left over. Our dear friend Miss Wendy (We Can Make A Difference House) volunteered to take it with her the the Wilkins House and use it for her "Soup with a Purpose" lunch during the week. Wendy always has very creative ideas, and on the way home from the benefit she decided she would make lasagna, not sure why. Anyway, that night she got a call from a neighbor on Wilkins that a neighbor had passed away. His church didn't have a lot of money to have a funeral luncheon, so Wendy decided that was what the lasagna was for! She made the lasagna, the ladies from the church made salad and 60 people were fed! I was so happy that the left over food was used to bless someone else! God does fun stuff like that! I love it.

Silent Auction-Huge Success

Hi Friends of the Lazy B's
Our first charity benefit in this area was a huge success. We were amazed at the public support we had and the funds that were raised. Jan opened with a awesome prayer and word about unity. Our ranch kids were there helping set up and serve meals. They seem excited to help out. Migual Russell, from Jackson, was doing dishes in the kitchen with a smile. Desmond Russell, Emily Bush, and Ashley Foulk all donated their artwork to the auction. Between the three of them, they raised $136.00 for the ranch. Brendal Gamez spoke to the audience about how the ranch has helped her; Heather Johnson spoke about how horses have been instrumental in her recovering from issues of her past. Chuck Lake starting a VERY LONG chain with the silverware ties, to signify that with everyone's help, something big can he accomplished! Travis Matchulat, from Redford, did a beautiful painting of our very own "Skeeter". Travis has offered to help this summer with the kids in the area of art. Great music by "What a Band,What a Band", and New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship Praise Team. Thanks to all the musicians! I could go on and on about what happened, but it would take too long. Three people were taking pictures, so when I get them I will forward them on to you. Watch your local papers to see the thank yous that went out to all who particiated, especially our local businesses. Many thanks to all of your support, and may the peace and blesssings of God fall on you in 2009.