Celebrating Education!

School’s out! In El Salvador, the school year ends at the beginning of November. Our children took their last exams, grades were all turned in, and we celebrated last week. Our children participated in an end-of-the-year closing program, with two of our youngest...

Grateful Hearts

Some days gratefulness comes easy. The weather is just perfect, there are no deadlines looming over us, there are no complaints being shouted that are discouraging the heart, no temper tantrums, money enough to cover the bills, and even a yummy dinner planned. Life...

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...