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Honor & Memorial 2020 Fitness Over Fear: Using Strength to Overcome Struggles HONORING OUR FIRST COUNSELOR’S SERVICEfaithful TO FAMILIES Remembering the Early Days of the Ranch’s Founding BOARD OF DIRECTORS CRAIG BARRS, CHAIR Retired Executive Vice President, External Affairs, Georgia Power Company TIM AYRES Partner, Moore Colson & Co. GREG BOYD Owner, Intellicom Wireless Management MIKE CALLAHAN, Retired President and CEO, Gypsum Management & Supply LYNN CHASTAIN, Retired Senior VP and General Counsel, Chick-fil-A JIM COPELAND Retired Human Resources Executive, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company TOM FULLER Retired Chief Financial Officer, 22squared STEVE GILLIAM Years ago, I spent a few days alone on a personal Partner, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles retreat.Reflections During that time, two words came to me JEFF HENDERSON Lead Pastor, that resonated at a soul level: ancient path. I was not Gwinnett Church KRISTEN LEWIS really sure what they meant or how they applied to Co-Founder, The Bowden Law Firm me, I just knew they were important. MART MARTIN Founder, 3 Key Questions Sometime later, I read this verse: “This is what the DAVE POLSTRA Co-Founder, Lord says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look, ask for Brightworth LYNN PRICE the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will Chief Financial Officer, Compliance Services, LLC find rest for your souls.’” (Jeremiah 6:16) SARA STORCK Director, Brand Strategy, Planning & Design, Chick-fil-A In this passage, it is clear that the ancient paths represent tried and true BRITTANY THOMS Co-Founder and Partner, foundational ways of life. These timeless values are tied into Eagle See.Spark.Go Ranch’s “why.” Our why is that we exist to be a tangible expression of BOARD OF ADVISORS God’s goodness and power in this world and to be the hands and feet COURTNEY AMOS of Jesus to struggling children and families. DAN CATHY VINCE DOOLEY, Emeritus Although the ancient path is not without its bumps, bruises and ELIZABETH HARRIS GLEN JACKSON disappointments, our commitment to God’s plan and our why has not EARL LEONARD wavered. The Lord’s protection and provision over more than three DAN QUINN decades is something that we do not take for granted and for which we DAVID RATCLIFFE DAN REEVES continually give thanks. WENDELL STARKE JOHN WIELAND We are so appreciative of the faithful investment of so many over the past PHILIP WILHEIT thirty-five years as you have walked this path with us. God’s blessings to JENNER WOOD you and yours in the new year. EAGLE RANCH FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sincerely, CRAIG BARRS BLAIR CUNNINGHAM ROY JONES Eddie Staub LYNN PRICE KIRBY THOMPSON Eagle Ranch Founder and Executive Director ROBERT WYNNE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EDWIN J. STAUB EAGLE RANCH, INC. OUR MISSION Post Office Box 7200 Eagle Ranch helps make life better for children and their families, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502 t: 770.967.8500 · f: 770.967.3757 positively impacting communities for the glory of God. EagleRanch.org Founder Eddie Staub with Eagle Ranch resident circa 1985. FITNESS pening the door to the gym, Ryland flipped on the light, illuminating O rows of weights and equipment. OVER FEAR He felt at home here. Confident and strong. Before Ryland picked up his first weight, he took a deep breath and looked over at the mirror. The young man staring back at him looked much Ryland · Age 14 · The Grace Home different than the boy who arrived at Eagle Ranch last year. Ryland came to Eagle Ranch struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and de- pression caused by a variety of family issues. He refused to go to school for nearly two years, and most days Ryland would be found alone in his room. “I would stay in my room nonstop and sleep,” said Ryland. “I don’t even remember most of the days. It was a cycle I was stuck in.” Desperate for help, Ryland’s family found Eagle Ranch. The small class size at Eagle Ranch School eased Ryland’s anxiety, and he soon discovered his academic strengths. Counseling helped him identify areas in his life where he struggles, and physical activity has become one way in which Ryland works through his depression. Ryland has experienced a major shift in his life. Fast forward to now, and Ryland looks like a new person – physically and emotionally. Eagle Ranch’s triathlon training is a normal part of Ryland’s days, while working out in the gym and playing basketball are among his favorite activities. From sleeping most of his days away to becoming one of the most physically active kids on campus, Ryland has experienced a major shift in his life. “Life is better now. I’m happier, have less anxiety, and I work out all the time,” said Ryland. “I’ve learned the signs for when my anxiety or depres- sion is coming on and how best to deal with it when it does. My family spends more time together, and I have much better relationships with my siblings.” JACKSON FLETCHER JEFF HOLT DAVID LEVINE MR. & MRS. STAN MOSES The Eagle Ranch Honor and Memorial Gift Program Bill & Margaret Newberry Elizabeth & Joe Frank Harris White Oak Realty Group Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Jackson JUSTIN FLETCHER MAUREEN & DAVID HOOD MR. & MRS. DAVID S. LEWIS CALE MOTLEY What’s in a name? On these pages, each name you read represents a gift that is going directly to help boys and Bill & Margaret Newberry White Oak Realty Group Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Lewis Ann Howell MILDRED & MARK FOCKELE MR. & MRS. WADE HOOPER TOM & PATTY LEWIS THE MUNCE FAMILY girls heal from crisis and build a better life. Making an honor or memorial gift is a meaningful way to honor Jim & Sandy Brim Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Lewis Elizabeth & Joe Frank Harris Dorothy H. Bruce WEYMON & ANSLEY RALPH & JOAN HOPKINS HELEN LIETH TOM & ALICE ANN MUNDY a friend or loved one. Within 24 hours of receiving your gift, we mail out a beautiful personalized FORRESTER Lorry & Sherrie Schrage Ann D. Calhoun Lorry & Sherrie Schrage acknowledgement card and information about our ministry to your recipient of choice. Giving is easy: Jim & Sandy Brim FRANCES HORNE SID LIONBERGER JOE MURPHY WEYMON & NANCY Nancy Carpenter & Family Mike & Mackenzie Karen Murphy visit eagleranch.org/give, call our office at 770.967.8500 (Robin or Jean are happy to help!), or mail your FORRESTER DR. & MRS. ARLIN HORTON KATIE & BOB LIVINGSTON LORI & STEVE MURRAY Jim & Sandy Brim Dorothy H. Bruce Mark & Kathleen Seals Elizabeth & Joe Frank Harris gift to P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502. Thank you for blessing our ministry. DEBBIE FOX JIM & BECKY HOVIS LAURA LLOYD MR. TOM & DR. KATIE MYERS K. Ellen Hagan Mark & Kathleen Seals Eric Handler Dorothy H. Bruce LILA & RUSS FRANCIS HENRY HUCKABY MRS. POLLY LLOYD DR. WILLIAM NABORS Lorry & Sherrie Schrage Bobby Poss III Nancy & Leonard Parks Charles & Marsha Bernstein HONOR GIFTS MRS. ANITA BLAYDES BOB & MAXINE BURTON WILLIAM CRAWFORD & MR. & MRS. OLIN FULMER CAROLINE, AUDREY & LUCAS & GRANT SCOTT NEUMANN Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Lewis Lorry & Sherrie Schrage FAMILY Contributions to the Eagle Lorry & Sherrie Schrage ROWAN HUGHES Angel Westcott White Oak Realty Group DR. & MRS. STEVE BLAYDES CLAY & SARAH BYRD Mom & Dad GASTON & BETH GAGE Gran & Granpa Hughes PAT & LARRY LYKINS CARLY NEWBERRY Ranch Honor Program are Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Lewis Jim & Sandy Brim LARUE CROW listed in alphabetical order by Mark & Kathleen Seals JAMES, NORA & Jim & Sandy Brim Bill & Margaret Newberry JOHN M. BOSWELL, SR. CLINT & ASHLEY BYRD Melanie Smith MR. & MRS. WARD GAILEY HADDIE HUGHES MR. & MRS. CRAIG EMMA NEWBERRY the name of the honoree. Joseph F. Morrissette Jim & Sandy Brim CHUCK CULBERSON Donors are listed after the Ann & Phil Williams Gran & Granpa Hughes MACKENZIE Bill & Margaret Newberry TOBY BOWDICH MARTHA & WALTER BYRD Tom & Cathy Fuller BUDDY & CHERRY GAY BILL & TERRI INGRAM Ann & Phil Williams SPARKY & MARY NEWSOME name of the person in whose Joyce Paris Jim & Sandy Brim MRS. ANABEL CUNNINGHAM honor they contributed (do- Ann & Pepe Perron Mark & Kathleen Seals MR. & MRS. MAURI MACY Edward & Susan Pope, Jr. ALMA BOWEN CAROL & BILL CAIACCIO Dorothy H. Bruce THOLD & RUTH ELLEN GILL JOHN & CARRIE IRWIN Dorothy H. Bruce AVA NICHOLSON nations received November 4 Mr. Heyward Gnann Maryellen & Bill Caiaccio TED & CYNTHIA DAME – December 31, 2019). Mark & Kathleen Seals Mark & Kathleen Seals MR. & MRS. STEVEN MAGINES Bill & Margaret Newberry MR. & MRS. RANDY BOYD ANN D. CALHOUN Mark & Kathleen Seals MR. & MRS. RANDY GILLIAM NORAH & LUKE IRWIN Dorothy H. Bruce MIA, LYDIA, WESLEY & Ann & Phil Williams Ella Brooks MR. & MRS. ED DAVIDSON CAROLINE ADAMS Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Lewis Ann & Phil Williams TANIA PIRKLE & DON MARTIN HAILEY NICKELL LOUISE BRADSHAW JANE CANTRELL William A. Holby NANCY GLADWELL JERRY & ELISE JACKSON Jim & Sandy Brim Ann & Phil Williams Anne & Kevin Adams Lloyd & Florence Smee Hal & Carolyn Emmett BLAINE DAWKINS JOSH ADAMS K. Ellen Hagan Kim Jackson TEZ MARTIN DARROL & DONNA NICKELS HOLLY & RICH BRANNON WENDI & JOHN CANTRELL A Friend JULIE GOLDSMITH DR. L. DAN JOHNSON Marilyn Fountain Dr. & Mrs. R. D. Nickels Anne & Kevin Adams Jim & Sandy Brim White Oak Realty Group LORRY DE LA CROIX LILLY ADAMS William A. Holby Laura, Blake & Virginia Brown DONNIE & MIMI MATHIS DAVID NICKELS KELLY BREWER JACK & GAIL CAPPS Sheila Brewer BILL GALARDI & KATHY MR. & MRS. MARK Lloyd & Florence Smee Dr. & Mrs. R. D. Nickels Anne & Kevin Adams Dave & Betsy Polstra Phil & Shirley Hudgins MR. & MRS. CHRISTIAAN ROBERT & GEORGEANNE GOSSELIN JOHNSTON MRS. JEAN MATTHEWS JOHNNY & CINDY NIVENS SHEILA BREWER SCOTT CASE DEKLERK Jim & Sandy Brim Dorothy H. Bruce Jeff & Vanette Wilson Jim & Sandy Brim ALBRIGHT Lorry de la Croix Garry & Gale English Dr. & Mrs. R. D. Nickels Ed & Teri Albright MY SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN SAMANTHA JONES ALEX & SUSAN McALISTER CANDICE NOYES LESLIE & JOHN BRIGGS MRS.