What Do We Do?

  We receive top honors in our school! Great Job Aracely, Wilber, & Wilfredo (not pictured) We ask to have our picture taken because we think we are really cool! We tie four jump ropes together in order to make one long jump rope! We proudly support Alabama football! We do jumping jacks while waiting … More What Do We Do?

600 People Fed

Yesterday, we traveled to El Rodeo to feed the people affected by the volcano.  These people still do not have water in their community as a result of the volcano. The last time we prepared and cooked food in the heat, no water, and over small fires.  I convinced Teresa and Teresita to cook “freezer” … More 600 People Fed

Meet Maria!

Maria began coming to the center in the Spring.  To say she is shy would be an understatement.  She was very timid during her first few months at the center, and she chose not to interact with any of the other students.  She would often choose to sit by herself instead of playing with the … More Meet Maria!

Meet Jasmine!

If I had a dollar every time someone expresses how much they love Jasmine, I would be rich!  Jasmine is our one child who knows the location of everyone’s house in Santo Domingo.  She is often our tour guide as we deliver the food through the village.  She is a natural leader as she is … More Meet Jasmine!

Meet Eli!

Eli is a typical, nine-year boy.  In March, I was at his school on “report card” day!  We talked to his mom about why his grade in homework was not as high as we would like.  The mother’s limited education limits her to helping her third grade son.  We explained how Eli never has homework … More Meet Eli!

Week Review

Here are a few things we have done this past week: (Of course, we worked with the kids at the feeding center everyday.  Thank you to Resurrection Life team from Michigan for spending time with kids on Wednesday.  I have no pictures–sorry) We fed families at the El Tejar dump We enjoyed taking some families … More Week Review

Flight Attendant

I was encouraged by the man who told me about his salvation experience as I traveled through customs.  I was encouraged by the number of people who participated in the grant writing training and who are willing to help raise funds for the school.  Although I believe these children deserve an education, I traveled back … More Flight Attendant

Immigration

Last week I traveled home by myself. This was very different from the usual traveling as a family so I was enjoying the easy trip. My plans were to quickly pass through customs and then enjoy Chik-Fil-A! When I approached customs I thought it was strange to have the lines basically empty, but I did … More Immigration

We Love Teams!

The one thing the children love is extra attention from all of the North Americans.   A couple of weeks ago the newest girl, Nataly, approached me and asked, “Where are all of the Americans?”  She was referring to the summer interns, but she wanted was attention from more than just me.  The children know … More We Love Teams!

Home Again!

What a fast, refreshing past few days for me! It’s the little things such as shopping, stress-free driving, and Cracker Barrel that makes me happy to be in the states. It’s the big things such as Sunday lunch with family, shopping with Mawmaw, coffee with pops, spending time with nieces and nephews, etc. that make … More Home Again!