Missions Program Update: June 2021

Missions Program Update: June 2021

We have great news! Fifteen months after pandemic-related travel restrictions abruptly halted our 2020 short-term missions season, we will soon host our first 2021 team at Dorie’s Promise. After much planning, we’re cautiously optimistic and prepared to slowly welcome guests. Why now? Deciding if, when, and how to safely host mission teams has...

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Birthday Updates and Blessings from Dorie’s Promise—April 2021

Birthday Updates and Blessings from Dorie’s Promise—April 2021

Towards the end of April, we had a very special birthday celebration at Dorie’s Promise. For the first time in over a year, several of our U.S.-based staff members were able to visit our home to work on a special project. Their perfect timing allowed them to celebrate our April birthdays with us! We celebrated 4 awesome kids in April—Daniela,...

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Let’s Brag about Our Kids

Let’s Brag about Our Kids

Every once in a while it’s fun to share quick stories about our kids to remind us all how amazing they are. Today, we’re bragging about our kids and the fantastic things they’re doing. School is going well Brayan is back in cooking classes again. If you remember, his culinary classes shut down last year. A few months ago, he enrolled in online...

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A Day Filled with Sunshine and Smiles

A Day Filled with Sunshine and Smiles

Welcome to springtime in Guatemala. As we near the beginning of the rainy season, our kids are fully enjoying the warm days, sunshine, and time spent outside. Last month, we transformed the backyard into our personal waterpark. Check out these photos filled with sunshine and smiles from Splash day. Everyone Wants a Day at the Pool When asked what...

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Celebrating Our Very Special Mothers

Celebrating Our Very Special Mothers

Special Mother: 1) a selfless, caring woman who chooses to give her time, love, and attention to the children at Dorie’s Promise as her profession and passion, 2) every woman who has shown up consistently whether in the forefront or behind the scenes to make our home a place where children can enjoy the safety and love of a family. Today, we’re...

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Birthday Updates and Blessings from Dorie’s Promise—March 2020

Birthday Updates and Blessings from Dorie’s Promise—March 2020

Here’s a peek inside last month’s birthday bash and updates about our birthday kids. After celebrating a lot of birthdays in February, we used all of our energy to celebrate 2 very special kids in March—Ailyn and Alex. 🎂 Ailyn Two years ago, Ailyn and her siblings joined our family at Dorie’s Promise as foster children. She’s the middle child,...

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Yire and Merari, Finding Each Other

Yire and Merari, Finding Each Other

Over the last 20 years, we’ve been part of some pretty incredible stories here at Dorie’s Promise. Yire and Merari’s story is one of the best! Baby Yire Comes to Dorie’s Promise At a few months old, Yire was taken in by relatives. Shortly thereafter, his mother passed away. He was a newborn orphaned and living with family members who loved him...

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3 Men, 34 Years of Dedication at Dorie’s Promise

3 Men, 34 Years of Dedication at Dorie’s Promise

With school buildings closed and mission trips postponed, the last year drastically changed the daily routines around our home but it hasn’t diminished the commitment of these men to our children. Abel, Oscar, and Mario each play a big part in our home and the lives of our children. Combined, they represent 34 years of dedication at Dorie’s...

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The More, the Merrier – Celebrating Siblings at Dorie’s Promise

The More, the Merrier – Celebrating Siblings at Dorie’s Promise

When we share about our children and staff at Dorie’s Promise, we tell stories about our family. Quite often, our big family becomes a place of respite and healing for sibling groups. For us, the more, the merrier—let’s celebrate the siblings within our home. Aron, Daniela, and Ailyn If you visited our home in 2019, you probably met these...

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