"Restoring Acres" was written by police officer Lydia D. Hart. She felt the Lord leading her to reach out to others in law enforcement and those in the military. Restoring Acres is about military and law enforcement members, veterans and their families finding healing, acceptance, forgiveness and love. Stories of the characters are true, real-life stories of men and women of law enforcement and military. The characters rescue horses and help them heal from their past, learn to trust, and love again. While the members of the Restoring Acres team rescue the horses and help them, the horses in turn help the Acres' team. Join the team as together they love, laugh, cry, and heal. As part of this process they learn of God's sacrifice, love, forgiveness and acceptance of them despite their faults and brokeness. Everyone who comes to Restoring Acres finds peace and healing.
These are the first 2 rescue horses at Restoring Acres. Emma Rose (brown and white) and Pistol (black and white) were left behind with their herd of paints when their owner passed away in 2013. The family tried to find homes for the horses with family members and friends, and the others went to auction. Pistol was about 1 1/2 years old at the time, and Emma was about 7 months old. She was separated from her momma when some of the horses were loaded in a trailer. But we were able to get these two siblings. Emma is now used for riding lessons for ages 6 and up, and she is super safe for even 3 year olds. Pistol is a great ride, though he is spooky and hates sudden changes in his surroundings. Each has their own personality. Emma is all business - she loves working, doing her job, and eating. Pistol is the goofball, getting into mistchief, and wanting all the love and attention you'll give. Come let them help you heal!
This is Blaze. Lydia bought him in 1997 when she was 14 and he was 3 1/2. She used him for trail riding, 4-H shows, riding lessons, and mounted police work with 2 different agencies in Ohio. Blaze is now retired from all work to live out his life in the pasture.
Meet Axel Nino! Axel is an AKC German Shepherd. He was born October 29, 2020. He is a loyal companion and protector. He is best friend to anyone that will throw his Jolly Ball for him to chase! He loves barking at the horses, chasing the chickens, going for walks, meeting new puppy friends, and nibbling ears of his humans. He is a big goof, and sleeps in the weirdest positions. We love Axel!
Here at Restoring Acres our goal is to minister to military and law enforcement members and veterans, and their families. Our mission is to help them find healing, peace, forgiveness and love by allowing them to work with the animals, help with projects if they desire, and enjoy the peaceful quiet that visitors really enjoy. While here you will feel and learn of God's unfathomable love and forgiveness for you, no matter who you are, where you've been, what you've done, or what you've experienced.
Many face and struggle with PTS/PTSD. Military, law enforcement, and all first responders experience it at some level. It is a very real, miserable trauma experienced by many in all walks of life. You are never alone. Here at Restoring Acres all are welcome to experience the healing available for your mind, body and spirit.
"...Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are. In His kindness God called you to share in His eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, He will restore you, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation." 1 Peter 5:9-10
CONTACT RESTORING ACRES:
RestoringAcres@gmail.com 501-773-2406 Located in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
(No solicitation, please.)