Last year was our first year in full operation as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and as executive director, I was full of excitement and anticipation. There were big dreams in front of us, and I just believed it would all come together. I had little room for doubt, fear, or worry, probably because I didn’t …
We had a cold snap last week that brought true winter briefly to the Carolinas, and while I really dislike dealing with the drop in temperature, there was one benefit that came from it: frozen ground. We have done our best to reduce the issues of mud that many horse farms deal with on a regular …
“Let Your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our HOPE is in You alone.” Psalm 33:22 What an incredible year 2015 has been! This December marks one full year of Bright Side Youth Ranch in operation as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. As we take a look back on all that has taken place this past year at the …
We're approaching almost one full year. One full year of Bright Side in operation as a nonprofit and me as the as executive director. Craziness, absolute craziness, to think where I was just a few short years ago and where I am now mentally, emotionally,and spiritually. I honestly really didn't …
This December will mark one full year of operation as a 501(c)3 nonprofit for Bright Side Youth Ranch. God has done so much for and through the ranch, and there have been so many faithful people to partner with Bright Side along the way. These wonderful Champions are the ones who have given …
This week, my great-uncle in India passed away. He was my grandmother’s brother, and each visit with family in India, I always looked forward to time with him. He was a man of great wisdom and integrity and immense joy. He continually smiled and laughed deeply. He enjoyed the company of children …
Five years ago, Devin and I went to Oregon to visit Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch for an informational clinic in order to learn about their equine mentoring programs and see first-hand what is truly possible when you connect a child, a horse, and a mentor together. At that point in the journey, I was …
Last week, I introduced you to Lexi and her story. This week, I present to you Alex, the other half of the dynamic duo here at Bright Side. Alex is a 21 year old chestnut Thoroughbred gelding who is from Kentucky and never raced. I've had the pleasure of owning him since he was 9 years old, but he …
As we neared the finished products of our initial fencing phase of the dry lot and two paddocks, we prepared to bring home horses. These first horses were to be the foundation of Bright Side Youth Ranch. It's hard to do equine mentoring without the equines, so you can imagine how much thought went …
A couple of weeks ago, we were blessed by a mission team of youth and their leaders from Plain City UMC in Ohio. They came and worked hard in the heat to ensure safety for the kids and shelter for the horses. With each day bringing temps well into the upper 90's and low 100's and all of the …
