Up the road is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if one stops the car, or is walking by, one will notice something quite amazing.

Looking into the eyes of the one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing.

Listening, one will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, one will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her.

As one stands and watches these two friends, one sees how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need.

On this Christmas Eve, I would like to thank you for coming into our lives at Ivey Ranch. Whether you are a participant or their family member, volunteer, staff member, or donor, you have helped make us who we are – for 40 years.

Thank you for your generosity, support and love – we are grateful!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Tonya Danielly
Executive Director