by mfh_com | Mar 26, 2024 | CHILDREN, GOOD STORIES, HOME
GETTING TO LOVE OTHERS “To love God and to love others.” Jesus summarized the commandments with these words. Sounds pretty simple. But when loving others is not so easy, it often takes reflection on how God loved us despite our messes. And by loving God with our whole...
by mfh_com | Mar 12, 2024 | CHILDREN, HOME, TRANSITION HOME
IT TAKES A VILLAGE The children run through the door as they return from afternoon classes — mind you eight of them. Some race to change clothes. Others want to crash on the sofa or chair just to disconnect a moment. Others want a snack — now! Homework and chores...
by mfh_com | Dec 19, 2023 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, GOOD STORIES, HOME
When we were blessed to be able to purchase La Finca El Milagro property in 2005, we knew that getting to know our neighbors and learning to be good neighbors would be a priority in living in the community. The very first event held on the property was December of...
by mfh_com | Dec 12, 2023 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, FAMILIES, FAMILY, GOOD STORIES, HOME
“What word comes to mind when you think of the holidays?” When asked, the majority of people answer, “Family.” And as odd as it may seem, the children we serve within La Casa de mi Padre answer the same. They almost all say, “Time with family.” That is kind of odd...
by mfh_com | Nov 28, 2023 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, GOOD STORIES, HOME
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day where we are encouraged to join together and make a difference around this world. It is a day to show radical generosity! La Casa de mi Padre serves children and families who are in hard places. These statistics characterize those we...
