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Devoted to God, determined, hardworking, beyond reproach, and positive are just a few of the words used to describe 16-year-old twins Joseph and Johnnie. Before coming to Methodist Children’s Home in September 2018, the brothers did not have a consistent home. From a young age, Joseph and Johnnie moved from one family member’s care […]
A little more than two years ago, Roger got a second chance to make his father proud. He had gotten into some trouble that led him to juvenile detention. However, instead of giving him his sentence, the judge told Roger to turn around and look at his father, who was sitting behind him in the […]
Creative, intelligent, outgoing, and humble are just a few of the words used by to describe 17-year-old Jack. Before coming to Methodist Children’s Home in 2016, Jack was living a life full of frustration at home and at school. But in the last two years he has matured and overcome some of his previous struggles. […]
Ari said she is grateful that she found a “brick foundation to build upon” at MCH and is grateful for the opportunities, growth and healing she has experienced. Although she has dealt with a lot of adversity, Ari used those experiences and her time at MCH to become a stronger person.
Those closest to 17-year-old Faith do not have a shortage of positive words to describe her. Thoughtful, driven, amiable, dedicated, flourishing, and authentic are just some of the descriptors given to the teenager. During her time at Methodist Children’s Home, Faith has grasped on to opportunities and has joined choir, worship choir, the worship planning […]
Galen feels at home in a country environment. Originally from Canada, he lived on a farm for six years before moving to Stephenville, Texas, with his mother and father where he spent two years learning to rope and ride horses. But after his parents separated, he started to have a tough time adjusting to the […]
Trent, a resident at MCH Boys Ranch since 2014, has a personality that is full of life. He channels his energy into sports and has become a strong athlete at Methodist Children’s Home charter school. He is doing well in school and will graduate in May 2018 and begin a promising adulthood. Trent has grown […]
Hanging out with Christina and Christal will make everyone wish they had a twin. With an unbreakable bond, the girls know each other so well that they often complete the other’s thought. “Not a day goes by that we don’t finish each other’s sentences or say it at the same time,” Christina said. “We do […]
Devin, a sophomore and resident at the Boys Ranch, has found his direction in life through the opportunities offered at Methodist Children’s Home. But it was not always like this for Devin. He had a tough time when he first came to MCH. “I got mad easily and cursed a lot,” Devin said. “Honestly, I […]