Ashton first reached out to us because she needed someone to care for her toddler, Johnny, when her due date arrived for her second child.
She didn’t expect Brandon and Rachael to become a steady, knowledgeable presence throughout her pregnancy.
With Brandon’s family‑practice experience and Rachael’s neuroscience background, Ashton trusted them deeply, especially when complications arose.
Hosting stretched Brandon and Rachael’s capacity in ways they didn’t anticipate, yet they could see God had prepared them for it.
As they cared for Johnny, they noticed early developmental delays and gently helped Ashton pursue assessments and services. Over time, they watched him make small but meaningful steps forward.
Even after Johnny returned home, the relationship didn’t end.
Brandon and Rachael continued checking in, supporting Ashton, and learning the value of patient, ongoing communication. They’re planning to host Johnny again later this summer.
This is the kind of relational care that shows what Safe Families is all about: supporting families through the strength we find in the love of Jesus.
