Preston* is a creative 13-year-old. He is in the sixth grade and enjoys music class at school. He likes to build Legos, draw and play the piano. He is currently working on a new Lego set and shows patience as he follows the instructions as he builds it.
For his birthday party this year, the Adult 5 Sunday School Class from First Baptist Tulsa took him and his cottage to Main Event. He was very thankful for the generous gift and had such a great time celebrating his birthday. This summer, Preston enjoyed outings to learn how to blow glass and make an ink pen. He also visited Frontier City to enjoy his favorite amusement park activity – bumper cars!
Preston is good at putting puzzles together. One of his strengths is his hand-eye coordination. His favorite cottage meal is meatloaf, and his favorite dessert is homemade chocolate cake, although Preston likes most desserts! He has a sweet tooth!
Mr. Holman, his housefather, says Preston lights up the room with his smile, and he is very kind-hearted. Preston strives to get along with everyone in the cottage. Preston says living in the cottage is “the closest thing I have to having brothers.” He likes playing volleyball, chess and cards with everyone in his cottage.
When asked what the biggest adjustment to living on campus was when he first came to OBHC at nine years old, he said, “getting used to people paying attention to me.” God has done a good work in his life, as he has gained confidence and found significance in who he is in Christ.
In a recent cottage Bible study, Preston struggled to understand how to love the unlovable. He wants to learn from Jesus’ example what that looks like and be able to love those in his life who have hurt him.
Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children continues to provide help and homes for children and their families as they show and share the love of Christ to amazing young men like Preston!
Prayer Requests
Pray that Preston grows taller, faster, and stronger as he gets older. He would like his faith to grow stronger as he deepens his relationship with Christ. Pray that when he goes on the family visits, he would connect with his family, and each family member would work toward possible reunification.
Will you join us in bringing love into action for children and families across Oklahoma by seeking help or giving to one of our programs that matter to you?
*Name changed to protect privacy.