“The thought of going to the Pearl of Grace Ranch was extremely terrifying to me. I was afraid that the life I was trying to hold together would all get torn apart. I was trying to appear perfect with nothing wrong. Yes, my life did fall apart, but it was through my time at Pearl of Grace that I gained so much healing and freedom. I changed from a girl who had built high walls around herself to a girl who was able to let the love in. I began to see how I couldn’t do things myself, but I needed to ask for help. I was also convinced that no one could love me. But, I started to love the little girl inside that I had always hated. The ranch was the first place that I had ever felt safe. I’m forever grateful for all that I learned at the Ranch and for the love and time that the staff poured into me. It was far from easy but all the hard work was worth it. I am no longer fearful; God has been extremely faithful to me.”
— Edna, a former rancher
“Since before I could remember I was very independent. I didn’t have a good relationship with any of my family. I didn’t trust anyone. I didn’t feel wanted or loved. After coming to Pearl of Grace Ranch, there were a lot of days that I would put on a fake face and say “I’m okay” when really I wasn’t. All I had ever wanted was to be loved and wanted. But it wasn’t until the 24 day southern trip that I truly learned to trust and felt that I was actually loved. It took the help of the other girls, my mentors and truly diving into a deeper relationship with Jesus to learn this. POGR helped me grow into someone I never thought I could be. I am very thankful for the time I spent there, the tools I learned to keep growing and for the people that helped me.”
— A former Rancher