I know this is an odd blog post title, but anyone crazy enough to start a nonprofit is a bit “off” to begin with. There are a million reasons not to add to the busyness of daily life by starting a journey of paperwork, legal issues, bookkeeping and fundraising; all so that fifteen abandoned…
I had a big painting project ahead of me today, and I needed some protein. Driving through a fast food restaurant was a big issue for me…I believe that ourhealth is related to the quality of the food we feed our bodies, and fast food does not fit into that way of thinking. And-I-don’t-like-meat. Of…
These are my shoes, standing in my yard, amidst my flowers. And yes, I am sporting a pedicure, something I started doing for myself four years ago when my world spun out of control and I felt the need for self-care. It is a simple picture, but is says a lot about me. I have…
Each dollar we are gifted by our donors is precious. In fact, they are so important, that our board members volunteer their expertise, and we have no paid staff. We spend what we bring in, because having a reserve fund means that a child goes hungry, a mother remains sick, or a roof leaks onto…
These photographs of two of our Finding Freedom through Friendship mothers were taken in northern Guatemala. Through the wonders of modern technology, our talented public relations volunteer, Rae House, created this beautiful postcard with the photos, making it captivating and poignantly beautiful. The reality is this: Euilia is holding her malnourished toddler, Dora, who lives on…
In the last month, our tiny organization has lost two sweet souls in Guatemala. Two people who meant the world to their loved ones. Two people who left children behind, and who were the glue in the fabric of their families. People pass away every second of every day. Thousands of people worldwide leave this…