My name is Ethan*. I am 13 years old and from Kansas. My favorite color is purple, and I like to read and also play NBA 2K. I have a mom and dad, and I have two siblings. My sister just got married about a month ago, and she lives across town from us. I also have a brother. He used to work for Tyson Chicken, and he moved down to Georgia about a month and a half ago. He is also married, and he has three kids.
I have lived at Boys Ranch Town (BRT) for almost nine months. It was an adjustment getting used to waking up at 5:30 a.m. every morning and living in a house with a bunch of other boys. Every morning I go down to the barn at 6 a.m. Afterward, I eat breakfast, and then we do a devotional as a cottage. From 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. we are in school, and then we are in the barn from 1-5 p.m. At 5 p.m., we go back up to our cottages, and we have dinner and wind down for the night.
I have really enjoyed my time at BRT. I particularly enjoy the show program. I get to learn important life skills while working in the barn, and one of my friends on campus has helped me to grow in my skills in the show program and with the animals. One of my favorite memories in show program was attending National Junior Angus Show. The show happened in Tulsa, Oklahoma this past July. This was the first show I ever really put any effort into, and I was proud of myself for doing so.
I have really enjoyed my time at BRT. I particularly enjoy the show program. I get to learn important life skills while working in the barn, and one of my friends on campus has helped me to grow in my skills in the show program and with the animals. One of my favorite memories in show program was attending National Junior Angus Show. The show happened in Tulsa, Oklahoma this past July. This was the first show I ever really put any effort into, and I was proud of myself for doing so.
My houseparents, the Bashaws, have really made a difference in my life. When I am having a really down day, I know I can count on Mr. Bashaw to be there for me and be someone to talk to. Their son, Brody, has also really become a close friend. Brody is such an encouraging person who is there with me and supporting me at all times. I am really grateful for my support system at BRT that helps me become who I am meant to be.
My houseparents, the Bashaws, have really made a difference in my life. When I am having a really down day, I know I can count on Mr. Bashaw to be there for me and be someone to talk to. Their son, Brody, has also really become a close friend. Brody is such an encouraging person who is there with me and supporting me at all times. I am really grateful for my support system at BRT that helps me become who I am meant to be.
Prayer Requests
Please pray for my future. I would like to be a rancher or something in that field when I grow up. Please also pray I continue to do well in school. Please pray I continue to have a good attitude when it comes to work or school.
*Name changed to protect privacy.
