30 Days! We have focused on the children at the GRACE feeding center for 30 days. Honestly, I thought it would take us only the month of February to have things organized and running the best way for us. I thought it would only take a few weeks to figure out a way to manage … More March 20th
On Monday and Thursday, we were blessed to have a team of 22 college students work at the feeding center. They all attend Texas A & M and chose to spend their Spring Break serving in Guatemala. On Monday, I observed the team serve lunch, do a Bible craft, perform skits, sing songs, and play … More Texas A & M Team
Samuel is a rambunctious nine year-old boy. Honestly, my first thought after observing him was that I would need a lot of patience with him. However, I have fallen in love with his personality, He is always the first one to dance to the music regardless of what the other kids are doing. He … More Meet Samuel
Note: This post was written on Friday. Due to a broken phone, no access to my personal computer, and forgetting my password, I am posting two days late. Sorry! Yesterday, I walked out of the house at 8:30 am and returned home at 8:30 pm. It was a busy, but productive day. We ended the … More March 9th
Abner is a talkative, loving, five-year-old boy. This is his first year attending the feeding center and he has adjusted very well. His curiousity causes him to be a walking question mark. He is the one boy who chooses to go to the station of his choice although we all tell him which group he … More Meet Abner
We celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday and February birthdays on Thursday and Friday. The kids listened to the books The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham (in Spanish) and then made crafts. Overall, everything was smooth considering 55 kids ranging from age 3-12 years old. We loved watching the response when the … More A Day of Celebrating!
I often have people ask me “What can we bring to help the feeding center?” I have compiled a list of things that are used at the feeding center. Many of the things we can buy in Guatemala but they are more expensive or difficult to find. As we try to be good stewards … More What Can We Bring?
Daniel is part of the original group of children at the feeding center. He has a smile that is contagious and an outgoing personality. He has always been extremely respectful and willing to help. I watched him be the “greeter” at church on Sunday with so much pride as he served. Since Daniel graduated sixth … More Meet Daniel & Susi
This past Thursday I cooked the 200 hot dogs and Soy served the hot dogs to My Special Treasure School. The teachers and kids were excited as it was their first time to serve hot dogs at the school. Doesn’t everyone eat hot dogs at 9 am? Thank you to Reeman Christian Reformed team … More February 24
When I sat in Mrs. Caroline’s living room on January 29th we talked about her next trip to Guatemala. She talked about buying some new flowers for the yard at the mission house and her love for the country. I never expected that 24 days later, I would receive the news of Mrs. Caroline’s passing … More Grateful for Mrs. Caroline!
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