I met someone in a photography Facebook group a few months ago. Barbara asked about the type of work I did and I wrote that we were missionaries in Guatemala. She said she was also a Christian and thus began our Facebook friendship, which mostly
One year and 7 months later, WHERE DO I EVEN START? Let me just say that it’s SO GOOD right now (keep that in mind as you read the update), but it wasn’t always that way. As we were in process of adopting 6-year-old Joseph and
We’re now providing food to almost 200 families every month. That probably represents 1000+ people. There are more people lining the streets with white flags in nearby Chimaltenango. Public transportation is completely shut down and the country is on complete lockdown starting on Fridays at
How are you doing? No. Really. How are you doing?  I’m not generally an anxious guy. I can only think of two times in my life when I’ve experienced anxiety. The last time was when we had to get my daughter out of the country
“WE HAVE DIFFERENT MOUNTAINS AND RIVERS BUT WE SHARE THE SAME SUN, MOON AND SKY.” – Quote from a Chinese poem How are you??? It’s been a crazy month these last few days. Every time I sit down to write an update, I feel like
I have one constant prayer that I start my day with, “Lord, please put the people in my path that you want me to see today. Open my eyes. Make it clear. Please don’t let them pass by.” We’ve had a lot of growth in
If you haven’t read part one click HERE. Part two, click HERE. I think every missionary has one. That ONE person or that one circumstance they just couldn’t help. For me, that person was Jose Mario. When will God answer our prayers? “How long shall
If you haven’t read part one, click HERE to read last weeks blog. Jose Mario started coming to the academy midway through last year and is now in the 6th grade. I meet with about 125 students every quarter to go over grades. Jose Mario
I remember the day I met Jose Mario. He was a super shy kid introduced to me by the principal of the local elementary school. I remember him sticking his hands out and seeing them full of open sores. It reminded me of the lepers
This photo is a sneak preview to the re-launch of our Instagram page. If you’re on Instagram you can follow us HERE or at Ordinary_Missionaries. I am so excited about the new theme of our page! I think you’ll love the new photos! We’ll re-launch
