How can it be that Julia is now 16?! She’s a sweet gal that’s such a good role model for our younger kids here at Joy Ranch. She loves horses, playing softball, and is working on getting her driver’s license this summer.

Get to know her better by checking out our Q & A from last June when she turned 15. Or step back even further to 2020 and read her interview answers to see how much she’s changed!

Julia is an artist, and she’s shared her skills many times with us! At Christmas 2021, she illustrated “Six Geese-A-Laying”.

Back in June 2020, we shared with the kids were up to, including planting gardens: “Julia was quick to point out that even though she planted beefsteak tomatoes along with green beans and sunflowers, they do not taste like an actual steak or hamburger.”

Back in 2017, Julia ran her heart out, so we highlighted her on our website! “Joy Ranch resident, Julia, and her Laurel Elementary School team placed second in the Girls’ 440 Relay Race on September 27. We are so happy to see Julia using her God-given talent of running!”

Will you please join us in praying for Julia as she grows, as well as all the other kids in our care at Joy Ranch? Here are some more pictures that showcase what a blessing she is to us!