Gracias!

Thank you all again for your support with the library. So many of you have been so faithful to go and buy a few of your childhood favorite books to send to Guatemala!  I cannot tell you how it has been such a joy to watch these kids fall in love with reading! Every child … More Gracias!

Fiesta!

Several weeks ago, it was brought to my attention that some of the kids may not understand why the “Americans” come to love on them and then leave.  Many of the children deal with insecurities which develop as a part of abandonment from their personal family members.  We have talked to the kids about Tess … More Fiesta!

Highlights!

Written by Tess Scholz As Soy, Deidra, their kids and myself sat around the dinner table last night, Deidra asked me what have been the highlights from my trip and what has been most difficult.  As I sat and reflected on her question, only positive memories from this time flooded my mind.  I am so thankful that … More Highlights!

Counting Down…

Blog by Tess Scholz My time in Guatemala is wrapping up.  I have been here for about 2.5 months and only have 4 days left until I head back to the States.  I am so grateful for this time and the way God has changed my heart over these past few months.   I remember when … More Counting Down…

Happy 4th of July

A Late Blog is Better than No Blog!  We celebrated 4th of July with the kids at the feeding center for two days.  They loved every minute of it!  Hot dogs, Mac and Cheese, Cheese Puffs, and watermelon were served for lunch.  A special thanks to my mom for buying the paper products and decorations … More Happy 4th of July

Lights!

One of our precious boy, Sergio, lives with his 4 siblings and mom in a small block room without lights.  They burn candles at night for light which can obviously be very dangerous.  We have checked on getting electricity for his house but we have been unsuccessful. Two weeks ago we were able to purchase … More Lights!

Surprises!

To each person who has sponsored a specific child or given to the general funds at the feeding center–Thank You!  You are changing lives! Sometimes videos are better than written words. As my dad and I were going Antigua, we saw Sebastian and Alex (boys from the feeding center) walking down the road.  We stopped … More Surprises!