If you would have asked me a year ago, “What do orphans need?” I probably would have said, “A loving family.” That hasn’t changed, but what if you can’t give them a loving family? At least not right a way? How about friends from another country who travel a long way to throw them a […]
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Meet Estuardo (by Nate)
We’ve all met old souls. That person in a group who seems to speak truth and wisdom beyond their years. The one who can communicate volumes with their eyes that perhaps most others won’t ever understand. In this group of children, Estuardo is the old soul. If you’ve been following this blog since June, then […]
Meet Danni (by Nate)
Last August, we had our first encounter with Daniel Manchu. When we met him, he seemed like the rest of the boys at the home: energetic, aggressive, intelligent, and desperate for parents. But right away we noticed that he didn’t look like most Guatemalan boys. It took a bit of probing to find out that […]
Meet José (by Nate)
My heart goes out to this nine-year-old boy who is very capable, but also an orphan. I often think of what he could do if he wasn’t limited by his circumstances at the babies’ home in Guatemala. What would happen if he had a mom and dad to encourage his curiosity and help focus his […]
Meet Isabel
A few miles away from the Buckner Office in Guatemala City is a small, four bedroom house that is home to thirteen of the sweetest, most lovable children you’ll ever meet. It’s the Buckner Baby Home, and if you’ve been following our blog, you know that these thirteen children have captured our hearts. Since we […]
A day like no other-Guatemala Day 2
Nate and I have been on a Jon and Kate Plus 8 kick lately. We don’t have cable, but every once in awhile we catch an episode or two online. For those who don’t watch, during the opening credits, Kate says something about how, with two sets of multiples, she could “very well lose her […]
We have tickets! (By Rachael)
This week, my task was to nail down some dates for a June trip to Guatemala and buy our plane tickets. I almost failed to complete this week’s task. Would you like to hear what happened? Yes, of course you do. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t still be reading our blog. Okay, here’s what happened: […]
Plans may change, but the mission stays the same (Nate)
Me gusta tu pelo, Chabalita! Rachael and Leslie Check out Crystal’s smile when she saw we were giving her Disney Princess clothes! It’s nice to have an artista in the group. Emily made bracelets for all of the babies. Mi amigo, Danny, y yo March 25, 2009- Today was a day for being […]
Buckner Training in the Lone Star State (by Rachael)
This past weekend, Nate and I packed up our carry-ons (no need to pay $15 to check bags!) and headed to Dallas, Texas to attend a Buckner Trip Leader Training Course. By going to the training, we can now lead groups of friends and groups from friends’ churches (let us know if you’re interested!) as well […]