Cyndy M.

To the staff and family of Majestic Ranch, Eight months ago I arrived at your doorstep frightened, sad, and desperate. You welcomed me with a firm handshake, a welcoming smile and a strong presence that gave me the strength to give you my son. I was prepared to turn right back around and take him home if I had seen one look of fear on another child's face. If I had seen one thing on the ranch that looked out of place or unclean that should have been clean. But I saw eagerness and respect in every pair of young eyes I met. I saw a facility that was cleaner than my own home, and I knew in my heart that Chris would be in good, strong hands. Our first family rep was very nice, and she left me each week with valuable information about Christopher's choices. But I really feel that God was watching over Chris when Vinnie took over as our family rep. Vinne has become a member of my heart family simply because the genuine compassion, respect, and love he feels for my son comes through every phone call. Christopher has blossomed under the warmth of Vinnie's unwavering acceptance and care. I have had the pleasure of listening a little to their interactions over the phone and the open acceptance, affection, and ease the two have with each other is a blessing in my life I can never repay. Wayne, your willingness to sit with me all day if necessary until I was out of questions and out of reasons to keep holding on was also a gift I'll never be able to repay. Your booming voice is offset only by the warmth I saw in your eyes--the compassion there--but most of all the steel I saw there too. And I knew you would treat my son with all those aspects of yourself--and he would bloom. Tammy, I only know you through what Vinnie has told me of you and your observations of Chris. But from that, I can only say thank you for bringing your gifts of discernment and compassion to the Ranch. When a family rep says how wonderful you are to work for, and how much truth and ability you show everyday, I know Chris is in safe hands. To all the rest of the staff, thank you too, for all you give of yourself. I know it cannot be easy. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Thank you, Majestic Ranch, for being the village that is saving my son. Cyndy M. (I am a powerful, vibrant, young woman)

 

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