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...

Loving the people of Barrio la Cruz

What a blessing to visit with Stephanie and family in Guatemala and see first hand what Paso a Paso is doing to love the people of Barrio la Cruz.  Our mission was to pack up school supplies for 150+ children and distribute them door to door so we could meet not only the children being sponsored but to meet others in the family and begin developing relationships.  It’s always exciting to...

A New stove for Rolando

Rolando’s mother and sisters make about 400 tortillas a day to sell and for their family as well. The stove they had prior was about 12 years old and filled their corn husk room with smoke. For the women and small children working and playing in the kitchen this was a constant health and safety problem. They received a donated stove they was build and installed by a local stove builder. It...

Cooking With Veronica

Friday we got to experience the daily life of a Guatemalan woman, Veronica.  She graciously welcomed us to help her cook in the morning and then to accompany her to the places she sells her food.  We made Tipico food including: tortillias, tostados, tacos, and rellanos. Veronica has 8 children.  Paso a Paso sponsors 4 of her kids.  She begins each day at 6 a.m. and cooks until shortly...