“Collin and Cyler truly enjoyed camp. Lonesome Dove is a safe haven for them. It’s the only place Cyler will stay the night away from us. That speaks volumes. They know at Lonesome Dove they will be safe to be themselves just the way they are with no judgment of their differences, challenges, or history. As a parent, I appreciate…
GIDDY UP — CAMP HAS BEGUN! The gates of Lonesome Dove Ranch swung open this week, and the sound of laughter, splashing, singing, and healing is already echoing across our 120 acres in Royse City, Texas. Over the next several weeks, hundreds of children who have experienced neglect, trauma, or abandonment will be immersed in joy, truth, safety, and…
A NEW NAME AND A NEW BEGINNING Listen to this story Some stories are too painful to imagine, yet they are lived by children every single day. Hayley’s story is one of those. But it is also a story of hope, of healing, and of the power of love to rewrite even the darkest past. A Child Found in Darkness…
Braylon’s Story: From Abandonment to Redemption Listen to this story Braylon’s story is not unlike that of many children who arrive at Lonesome Dove Ranch—a story marked by pain, instability, and deep wounds that no child should bear. But his journey is also a testament to the power of love, faith, and second chances. A Childhood Marked by Brokenness Braylon…
Dear Friend of Lonesome Dove Ranch, Listen to this post Originally this communication was going to be a simple celebration of what happened at camp this summer as a result of your generosity, God’s grace, and the tireless efforts of many people. Although I will include one amazing testimony at the end (we will send more testimonies of life change…
THANK YOU Listen to this story We will release a more formal expression of gratitude in the coming days, but we wanted to take a second, as campers arrive for the beginning of camp 6, to let you know the entire summer has been funded. Every camper has been scholarshiped and the budget of every camp has been met. “Thank…
WE ARE AT THE HALFWAY POINT Listen to this story I’m writing this with the cross at Lonesome Dove Ranch in my line of sight. So much healing has already happened on these premises and at the foot of this cross this summer. The campers from camp 3 just processed out, and we are readying the place for the start…