Fun Updates from our May 2021 Birthday Kids

In May we celebrated 4 special birthday kids at Dorie’s Promise—Dulce, Elvis, Jimena, and Manuel. Here are some fun updates about each child. 🎂 Dulce What are her favorite games and activities right now? Dulce is so outgoing and loving that she enjoys almost anything with other people. Right now,...

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Reunited: Manuel de Jesus Heads Home

After 18 months at Dorie’s Promise, Manuel de Jesus is home again with his family. Today, we’re celebrating another child’s dream coming true. Last week, we shared about Flor and Mateo’s adoption. This week, we’re highlighting the way strong family bonds overcome obstacles. With Us For a Short...

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Congratulations Flor and Mateo!

Flor and Mateo’s greatest desire has been fulfilled. 💕 After several years of mentorship and building strong bonds, a local couple is adopting Flor and Mateo. Flor and Mateo joined their forever family several weeks ago. Flor and Mateo Believe in Family Although we miss Flor and Mateo...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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