And it was only April… There was a silence on Grace Mountain that was not welcomed. We had to shift our focus in the ministry, but we never slowed down. We were meeting needs in a much different kind of way. Did we prefer the sound of the bus driving up the driveway, the laughter … More A Year in Review…(Continued)

One year ago we stood on the campus of Colegio JET trying to process the decisions being made around the world. We had to abruptly close the school without any preparations. We were immediately concerned about food for the majority of our children. Our teachers wasted no time searching for beans, rice, flour, vegetables, etc … More A Year in Review!

Looking at these cute, brown eyes, you would think that it is perfect weather for a bowl of soup! If you consider 75 degrees to be the perfect soup weather, then Jose agrees with you. We laugh as the children stay bundled up in jackets and hats to keep warm. However, a bowl of soup … More Soup & Grilled Cheese

We are excited to announce a new part of our ministry! On March 1st, we started a new food delivery program! Why would we start another food program? The harsh reality is that 50% of children under the age of five are malnourished. Guatemala is number 6 in the world for chronic malnutrition. The daily … More Food Delivery Truck!

In January, the Moline team led by Dave and Donna Westhouse, graciously gave us their team’s leftover food. We were able to give a lot of meat, vegetables, and various food to several families. We shared the food with one single mother raising five children. When I asked one of the teachers to help the … More Got Leftovers?

It’s just a pair of shoes. A pair of shoes that has walked miles down dusty roads or through mud puddles. Shoes that are usually worn out before they grow out of them. Shoes that have toes squished because they are a bit too little. It’s just a sink. It’s a sink that serves as … More It’s Just A…

It’s just a van that is filled with lots of laughter everyday. Everyday the children pile into the van with a smile. They are grateful for the air conditioner and the soft seats. When they ride the van to Grace Mountain, they are anticipating being fed breakfast and lunch, singing songs, learning about the Bible, … More It’s Just A…

I am horrible at this blogging! My dad is 100% correct about my inconsistency in blogging. Missionaries are too busy to blog (Unlike some other people–LOL)! On January 28th, 12 people arrived in Guatemala for one week of serving. Here are a few of the my favorite things about the trip: The team served breakfast … More A Great Week!

If you have given to SLAM or GRACE through the websites, you should’ve received a contribution letter by email. This is only a reflection of the financial gifts given online. If you have given to SLAM through check or cash, the contribution letters were placed in the mail on January 29th. Please let me know … More Tax Contribution Letters for 2020!

Help us show Ethan and Brittney how much we love, pray, and support them! In February 2020, Ethan and Brittney experienced the tragic loss of their precious 2 year old daughter, Charleigh. As they have walked through this valley, they have been determined to use their tragedy to bring glory to God. On January 26, … More Feliz Cumpleaños Charleigh!