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The Volcanic Eruption in Alotenango, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
We are safe and have not had to evacuate at this point. The airport is shut down and we have had black sand raining down on us covering everything. During devotions tonight we will pray for those families who lost loved ones today due to the volcano. I can hear the conversations we have had…
EnJOYing JOY!
A year ago we started believing God for a new van. Our old van was a blessing and it did so much for us for over 6 years. Not having air conditioning, music and even working seat belts in all the seats, we set our sights on what we wanted for the children and after…
Desperate People
Everywhere you go in Guatemala there are guards with shot guns who stand in doorways of stores and shops to protect said stores and shops from being robbed. We get used to seeing them and really hardly notice them until you feel you need them. Today, I left a well guarded hospital and walked one block to…
The Playground sure has changed
As I sat at the playground and watched the kids play yesterday I was reminded of one of my first eye opening experiences of the differences of kids in the US and in Guatemala. I remember as a child playing with the neighbor kids “Cops and Robbers” or the now inappropriate “Cowboys and Indians”. What…
A New School Year 2015
A new school year is approaching us here in Guatemala very rapidly, and you may not believe how excited we as parents are that it is. God has given us a good christian school for the children to attend where they are accepted and loved as a child should be. We believe that as parentless…
Meet Antonio of House of Destiny
October, 2014 Antonio has been with us for almost a year now and He has just graduated to first grade. After coming to our house not being able to differentiate his colors and not knowing his numbers, he is close to being able to read and can do simple arithmetic. God is good. Originally…
November 2nd is Orphan Sunday
November 2, 2014 is Orphan Sunday around the world. Let your church, community group or sport’s club know that you want to do something for the orphans of House of Destiny. November 2nd is a day to think outside of yourselves, outside of your church and show love to someone without a father or mother….
People are running for GIATWM and Casa del Destino
Giving Hope and Future
Jay and I are looking into how we can rescue more children specifically, babies. We received a call a while ago asking that we take in a little girl who has been thrown away on the street and left to die. We weren’t the first call they made, and I just didn’t have the…