Hope Ranch and Homestead

10/09/2026

Friends… we have too many roosters! If anyone needs a rooster please let us know. Free .99

09/30/2026

September 30, 2016. 10 years ago today.

That was the last time I planned and intended to take my own life.

A text/call from my son saved my life and I made it home.

I felt at peace with my decision to die. Not because it was the right choice, but because I knew my pain would be over.
Not because I wanted my family to hurt, but because I felt they would be better off without me.
I knew they would be sad, but I knew it would be the last time I ever disappointed them.

In that time, I truly felt that everyone I knew would have some relief to their lives without me here anymore.

But I made it home. I was devastated that I was still alive.

I went to bed and sobbed wishing my pain would be over. Upset that it wasn’t.


In that moment, I didn’t know that September was Su***de prevention month. I didn’t know that I would be sharing my story in public, or be such a passionate advocate for su***de prevention.

In that moment, I didn’t know that God would use me and my story to help others decide to live.

In that moment I had no idea the amazing life God was going to bless me with. And oh what a beautiful life He has given me. Because He intervened with a message from my son. Because I stayed.

My friends, I know life is hard. I know there are moments where leaving this earthly life seems as though it is the only option for peace.

Please stay. Take a moment and breathe.

Text 988 24/7 anonymous su***de prevention help line.

Find your life worth living. Because it so very much is.

***deprevention

09/19/2026

Remember our Dandy Jelly?

What would you say if we had an off season batch?
What would you say if we offered it year round?
Did you love it enough to keep some in your jelly shelf?

Let us know in the comments!

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

So many colors.. so many sizes and shapes!

09/11/2026

Today’s shoutout goes to another amazing Lakeview local business. Rustic Charm Painted Banners does BEAUTIFUL custom art work for all your banner and sign needs! Give them a follow and help them reach 100!

09/08/2026

Well folks… I’ve done it again.

I’m a huge fan of substituting store bought chemicals for homemade products that get the job done.

This is my newest substitute, household cleaner.

We’ve used and it works GREAT.

If you want some, send us a message!

Ingredients
Lemon, pine, vinegar, oils of lemon, lime and purification, hydrogen peroxide and water.

09/08/2026

A huge shout out to Animal House Lakeview. We love Rhonda and her huge heart for all God’s creatures.