Meet Yolanda

We decided to go and visit Yolanda’s children one afternoon. To give the group the chance to meet one of the many families that Paso a Paso supports. Here is the encounter written by Karlene who traveled up the hill to visit Yolanda with the rest of us that day. Jenny describes her family’s house as humble. 5 kids and 2 adults share 2 small rooms. The kitchen is outside (which is...

Sewing take One..

We are back in Guatemala and going strong and so happy to be here! As I got off the plane with the kids and got to take a deep breath of the Guatemalan air; somewhat stale and stinky that I am so used to, I know we are back! We are also so excited to share the next two weeks with the Hibbards and their two girls and Stacey and her son. Karlene is teaching a sewing class and Stacey’s husband...

A Stove for Breysi’s Family

Breysi is one of our students that suffers from Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis and kidney failure. She is always anxious to go to school and does not miss a day when she is well enough to attend. Her family was blessed to receive a donation so that a stove could be purchased for them. This makes a huge difference for their family. With her health being so fragile it is very important to keep...

Farewell to Jenni

I’ve been in Antigua, Guatemala  for 10 days, but it feels more like two… the time has just flown.  My name is Jenni and I came to help and encourage Paso a Paso’s founder and missionary in partial residence, Stephanie.  We’ve spent most of my days working in Barrio La Cruz—a  smalll community with an overwhelming mixture of tropical beauty juxtaposed with the despair of...

Birthday Party for Sandra

Saturday we hosted a party for Sandra, a student Paso a Paso sponsors.  Sandra brought her cousin, who was also celebrating her 15th birthday, and 11 other family members.  Paso a Paso has been connected with Sandra’s family for several years.  Last year Paso a Paso helped Sandra’s dad, Marical, put in a concrete floor in their home.  At the birthday we cooked a traditional...