Parent Testimonials

Memories from a Mother

"Our son Laurance was born in 1960. He was an adorable baby named after his Daddy and Uncle, (who died when the USS Wasp (carrier) sank in World War II.)

Our boy was loved by his grandparents, cousin, and everybody he would be with. His winning smile and infectious laugh was something else. I've always wished I had a recording of his laugh.

When we went to adopt a little boy in 1963, at the Children's Home, Laurance said, "Well, let's take him home!" The family was very close.

The boys had many little friends in the neighborhood. My husband would bring home big furniture boxes and yell "boxes!" Then, the whole gang had a good time breaking them down and sliding.

In high school, a class trip was the start of his downfall because the kids smoked and drank. In those years of public high school, he smoked pot, etc. I threw away pipes when I found them. His dad even grounded him when he found booze in his room the night of the Prom.

College wasn't any better. He was using even more. He was drinking, doping, and spending money on things he couldn't pay for. He went to rehab for 30 days, but it didn't cure him.

It wasn't until 2006, when he gave his life to Christ in the County Jail. He told me later that he read the Bible 3 times. We sent him to Lone Star Victory Ranch and we rejoiced with him on his wise decision. Then a little while later we flew out for a visit and found a son who was a totally different person, our clean and loving boy was back to his mom, dad, and family.

All those 30 years I knew things were not right and I couldn't fix it; but God did. Lone Star Victory Ranch was the answer to our prayers for the entire family.

This is a wonderful day for me!
Laurance is now a proud dad and granddaddy!
A special thanks to everyone at Lone Star Victory Ranch,"

Rita B.

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Luckily, our child did not die

To Whom It May Concern,
My daughter had been a concern since high school when she first started pot. We got her into a drug treatment program and she supposedly did well. We did not realize that a strict follow-up was needed and a change in thought.

After another treatment in a 30 day program 4 years later, the thought was this was it and all was well. The problem is that the treatments did not focus on what to do afterward, mainly no association with past friends and a whole new way of thinking was needed. Life was a turmoil prior to Lone Star Victory Ranch’s help.

Luckily, our child did not die but hit bottom with continued drug use. A program that was greater than 30 days was needed as well as follow-up and strict adherence to the program. The impact on the family is really indescribable. Health, money, energy, and relationships were lost. I do not think that a lot of that is restored and somehow you go on. It is usually due to self-preservation and care for other family members. Really it is a form of getting a cancer. The fight is on.

Lone Star Victory Ranch was a great help. A change of thought was needed to break the cycle and Lone Star Victory Ranch teaches that. We finally have a hope that addiction can be altered with a set plan. The constant turmoil is gone and we can finally begin to heal. The education that is being taught at the Lone Star Victory Ranch program is so valuable to the addict. A way is shown to pull out of a dead end way of life. Most important a better way is shown through an extended stay longer than 30 days program.

Sincerely,
Joan Z.

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I just wanted to write to you

Dear Lone Star Victory Ranch,

I just wanted to write to you and tell you what our lives were like before I found Lone Star Victory Ranch for Michael.

Everyday was so scary, not knowing if our son would be safe from drugs. Every time he left our home, I would dread answering the phone. Sometimes it would be his work calling to say he hadn't shown up and they were worried; which would put me in a panic wondering was he ok?

How many times did my husband and I call the hospitals to see if he had been admitted, or called jails to see if he had been arrested? We would get in the car at all hours of the night to search for him. We could not sleep or carry on a regular family life with Michael on drugs. He would lie, steal and sneak out the window in a panic for drugs; it consumed all aspects of his life. He lost our trust, but never our love for him. We wanted him safe and free of drugs.

That's when I found Lone Star Victory Ranch. I am so thankful that I made that first

Phone call. The staff at Lone Star Victory Ranch was so reassuring and confidant that they could help our son.
They were so right! We have our Michael back. He is happy and living a productive full life without drugs. Lone Star Victory Ranch gave Michael a second chance on life. The Lone Star Victory Ranch program works and we are so thankful to them. Our daily lives are peaceful, and I can say quite normal again.
Sincerely,
Patricia S.