Wendy Garner

And Steve shared that he had been a victim of abuse as a child.

And it was something he kept secret for many years, but then decided, you know, I don't need to be ashamed of what happened to me.

I can use it to make a difference in the lives of others.

So that first trip was with John Croyle, Brody Croyle.

You know, John founded Big Oak Ranch, I think, 1974.

And 2,000 children later is just really incredible.

It's a beautiful organization.

And his son Brody and his wife Kelly run it now.

And so we take these kids to these fly fishing camps and we also do whitewater rafting and hiking and fishing.

Just incredible opportunities to pour into them and let them know that they're not defined by what happened to them in the past.

But in addition to Big Oak Ranch, we also partner with homes in Mississippi and Texas.

Palmer Home in Mississippi, North Mississippi, and then Still Creek Ranch in Bryan, Texas.

So these kids are just so incredible and inspiring.

They are just in the present circumstances through no fault of their own.

You know, a lot of times it could be a parent is incarcerated.

It could be an abuse situation, neglect.

There's been some trafficking situations as well.

And so, you know, it's just amazing to be able to let them know you're not defined by what happened to you, but you can overcome this.

And we're coming alongside to help support you in that.

And then we do year round work with them, too.