Ariel and Milkella Graciano
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Ariel Graciano and his wife, Milkella Charas de Graciano are an exceptional young couple, with whom we have worked for nearly a decade. We have seen their hearts, and they have seen ours. We have learned to work together crossing cultural and language barriers, to name just a few things.
Ariel is a willing and capable worker in whatever needs to be done, but his true talent is that of an artist. While he keeps the building and grounds most of the time, you may also find him painting murals in the kids' rooms for fun. Milkella has never had any medical training, but her natural enjoyment of and talent for all things medical has caused her to become her community's de facto doctor. She checks blood pressure, tests for diabetic challenges with blood sugar, and much more. She also has an eye for decorating and enjoys being 'crafty'. Ariel has a sponsor to cover his salary. We would very much like to have a patron to help us send Milkella for medical training. We will start with First Responder Training and move toward a nursing degree. The beauty of this is that not only does this lie in her field of talent and interest, but as we add children to Restoration Ranch's living community we will be required to have a nurse available. |
Jonathan, age 11
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Jonathan is an 11 year old with a fantastic sense of humor. He never tires of playing the same silly games as long as you'll laugh and play along with him. He's an excellent big brother to his siblings, Abel and Brianna, and he's become a big brother to Liam and Nico as well. Jonathan is a hard-working little guy who often helps out around the house and in the yard. We would love to provide him with a sponsor who would enjoy his fun personality and his efforts at learning English.
Denise met Jonathan at a dental outreach and learned that his father had recently died. He's been special to Restoration Ranch and its visitors ever since. |
Abel, 5 years old
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Abel is 4 years old and a firecracker! HIs favorite thing to do these days is grab what could pass for a briefcase and/or a Bible and start 'preaching.' He's still young enough that, with a steady sponsor, he can affect the entire course of his education - and therefore his future. Abel is one of four children and his ready smile makes him immediately likable.
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