DREAM A CHIEVER “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 Lilly came to Eagle Ranch as a dreamer. Dreaming of her future as a professional cheerleader, but also of something so much more—that her family would find unity. Before Lilly came to Eagle Ranch, she struggled with angry outbursts, fighting, running away and disrespect. During her time in the program, Lilly has learned how to verbally express her emotions to both her peers and her family. “Things are definitely different for me and my family compared to when I first came to Eagle Ranch,” said Lilly. “I used to yell at my parents and my siblings, but now I talk about my feelings instead of fighting them. My parents are more consistent and specific with consequences now.” Lilly chose "dream achiever" to describe her because she believes she can work hard to achieve all that her heart desires. Not only does this mean becoming professional cheerleader one day, but also to be a loving, contributing member of her family. “I picked that phrase because I have a lot of dreams and I work to achieve them. When I used to be cheering, I set goals to win nationals, and the next year we won. When I get older, I want to be on the Great White Sharks cheer team in Canada; it’s the biggest cheer team in Canada. I will have to do years of cheer, tumbling, stunting and dancing to get there, but I know I can do it.” Another dream of Lilly’s—for her family to experience healing from the brokenness they’ve experienced. “I’m hoping that I will build a better relationship with my stepmom and stepbrother,” said Lilly. Lilly and her family are continuing to work through the Eagle Ranch program with hopes of being reunited soon.
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