Just 16 years old, Wyatt remains practical and easygoing, even when his teammates on the Boys Ranch basketball team get frustrated by a game that didn’t go their way. “We’re going to win some, we’re going to lose some,” Wyatt said, matter-of-factly. “That’s how life goes.” Playing on the junior varsity team at Cal Farley’s…
She was being watched. Like predators waiting for an opportunity to pounce, Calesse’s bullies prowled her every moment. Even when they weren’t physically nearby, they continued to torment Calesse’s thoughts. Like a defenseless rabbit, ready to flee perceived danger, Calesse lived in a state of constant fear. For a child of just 11 years, it…
Krista stroked the horse’s head lovingly as she talked about her lessons with the friendly creature. She’d just started beginner’s horsemanship at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. She’s mastered a few basic skills, but she’s still working on persuading her horse to follow her on command. Krista holds aspirations of becoming a veterinarian. Or, maybe she’ll…
His heart rate up, Kenneth’s feet pummel the track beneath him. Thump. Thump. Thump. Rounding the curve, he picked up speed. Thump. Thump. Thump. He eyed the hurdles ahead. Thump. Thump. Thump. Springing into the air, he touched down on the other side, just to propel himself onward again. Thump. Thump. Thump. His teammate was…
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