by Mandy Nester | Dec 17, 2021 | All
We didn’t have seven swans on campus (even though we have cows, chickens, donkeys, dogs, goats, and…) or we would have posted a picture of them. According to our source, “It would take someone quite familiar with the Bible to identify this gift.... 
by Mandy Nester | Dec 17, 2021 | All
Our very own Julia put a creative spin on this one… six geese-a-laying… in the sun! We’ve had some beautiful, warm, sunny weather at Joy Ranch this week, so it fits in just perfectly. In the song, the geese are symbolic of “These lyrics can be... 
by Mandy Nester | Dec 15, 2021 | All
This one was fun & different! We had five of our married ladies from Joy Ranch with their wedding bands. Included in the hands are Charlene (married to Dan, our director for 44 years), Suzanne (married to David for 31 years), Paula (married to Phil for 42 years),... 
by Mandy Nester | Dec 15, 2021 | All
Creative Ava designed today’s image. It’s funny, because that style of telephone probably was extinct before she was born! What do the calling birds represent in the song? “One of the easiest facets of the song’s code to figure out, these fowl are... 
by Mandy Nester | Dec 15, 2021 | All
Our three french hens are lovely Lily, Julia, and Ava. What fine young ladies they are becoming and what a blessing they are to have at Joy Ranch! In the song, the three hens represent “These birds represent faith, hope, and love. This gift hearkens back to 1...
