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!
We can not physically be at Friendship Baptist tonight for a special time of prayer for Mrs. Caroline Ford and Mr. Larry Whitehurst, but we will join them in a spirit of prayer. They have always been great encouragers for our family and we love them dearly. We have tremendous respect for them as they … More Praying!
In spite of Lizzi not speaking Spanish, she loves going to school. Last week Lizzi explained to me that she sits by a boy who doesn’t speak any English and she doesn’t speak Spanish. She said they just laugh–A Lot! The game Operation has been a big hit for the kids at the feeding center. … More Happy Monday!
Sergio is a sweet, always smiling, 11 year old boy. He is one of the original children in the feeding center program. Lazaro was introduced to Sergio in one of the local dumps. Five years ago, Sergio was so malnourished that his hair was beginning to turn white. Wow–Fours years of nutritious meals, constant love, … More Meet Sergio
Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday Deigo Samuel, Miguel. Madelin, and Dayana! Next week, we will celebrate February birthdays! We will be caught up!
We have dedicated the month of February to focusing solely on the feeding center. Teachers understand a lot about the exhaustion from beginning of the year preparation. Our preparation the past week has left me feeling like it is the beginning of the school year. The major difference is trying to organize and structure kids … More February 13th
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