A Very Different Year of Learning

It’s exam time! Not too many children get excited over the thought of exams and studying, except for the fact that it signals the end of another school year. But we are so grateful to celebrating the end of our first year of on-site schooling. Most of the time,...

A Day of Joy and Connection

La Casa de mi Padre provides a safe and loving home environment for children who have been removed from their homes due to hard situations. They may spend a short time with us. Or they may spend time with us until they are young adults. However, there is one thing we...

Getting All Dressed Up

In Latin culture, turning fifteen years of age is a significant milestone in life.  There are many different traditions that have accumulated over the years, but usually there is a church service which is an expression of gratitude and joy for a daughter’s life...

Celebrating Independence Day

Last week, El Salvador, along with Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, celebrated 200 years of independence. Typically, parades are held with cars decorated to represent each of the five Central American countries celebrating independence, marching bands,...