Miracle Moments

First Generation Graduate: Big Oak Ranch

July 25, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Community Partner Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham When I left Big Oak Ranch, I was in ninth grade with big dreams of finishing up high school and, later, attending college. However, during my senior year, I was blessed, but quite surprised, to find out that I was pregnant. It …

Looking to the Future with Big Oak Ranch

June 24, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6  Six years ago, I didn’t think I would make it. I didn’t think I would graduate high school and go to college, much less at Samford. I am …

Taking the Next Step at Big Oak Ranch

May 27, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11  As I prepare to graduate, I want to take a moment to thank …

Free From the Shadow of Pain

April 24, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/birmingham “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19  As a child, my story was tattered with abuse and neglect. My mother …

Lessons & Values at Big Oak Ranch

March 25, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 Our daughter Elle …

Stability Found at Big Oak Ranch

February 26, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I grew up in a rural part of Etowah County. My family was extremely …

A Firm Foundation for the Future

January 27, 2025

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com  I grew up in a family of 10 children – my twin brother, Dominic, and I were the second oldest. I never knew my biological father, but when I was eight years old, my stepfather, Tracy, came into our lives. I will always be …

The Joy of New Life: Welcoming Baby McKenna

December 26, 2024

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “… We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done.” Psalm 78:4 Watching the children who grew up at Big Oak become young adults who are walking pathways built on the foundation of …

Memories of Christmas at Big Oak Ranch

November 25, 2024

Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 Some of my favorite memories of growing …

Finding Consistency at Big Oak Ranch

October 24, 2024

Miracle Moments  Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/birmingham I was born in Las Vegas and lived with my mother (who was a drug addict) and my older brother. I don’t remember much about those times, except that our home was unpredictable, with people coming and going. My mother got into legal trouble …

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