In Guatemalan culture, death is not viewed as the end of existence, but rather as a transition to another stage of the soul. This belief lends a unique and profound significance to the end of earthly life because it suggests that our time on Earth is not the only chapter, nor is it for our loved...
We are always overjoyed to welcome new members into our big family, and today, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of a special addition – Rudy. We want to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to this wonderful child as he embarks on a new chapter of his life in our home. Rudy’s...
Our primary goal is to ensure that children enjoy a healthy, happy, and stable childhood. Therefore, we strive to provide all the assistance and love we can to the children in our care. For some children whose time at Dorie’s Promise is shorter, our role is navigating the challenging period they...
There remains a great need in Guatemala for homes like Dorie’s Promise and we truly believe God has called us to care for children who are separated from their families. In July and August, 6 little boys arrived at Dorie’s Promise. First, three brothers named Jack, René, and Noé joined us. They...
Dorie’s Promise is deeply committed to the welfare of Guatemalan children, encouraging their well-being from various dimensions. This is precisely why our efforts extend far beyond the confines of our home. Through our short-term mission program, we engage on a much broader scale. This...
“Great things happen to those who don´t stop believing, trying, learning, and being grateful.” – Roy T. Bennett It is my pleasure to announce officially that our dearest Josue was given a new life. Like a miracle that we are so grateful for, one he certainly will be grateful for as well once...
What happens when you add two preschool girls within a few weeks—DOUBLE THE FUN! We’re excited to welcome Yennifer and Evelyn to Dorie’s Promise. Yennifer Yennifer is a very outgoing 4-year-old girl who loves spending time painting princesses and playing. For her, any activity that involves...
Father’s Day in Guatemala is June 17th. Today, we want to honor the fathers at Dorie’s Promise. Doc Castro, Selvyn, Javier A., Abel, Angel, Oscar, Javier O., and Moises- Thank you. We probably haven’t told you enough, but we’re immensely grateful for the role you play in our home. Much of the...
A few weeks ago, Sebastian was reunited with his family after 4 years at Dorie’s Promise. He is five years old and spent most of his childhood so far in our home. His siblings, Isaias and Sofia, remain at Dorie’s Promise and are now feeling better about the separation. We feel grateful for the...
Recently, Maria turned 15 and we celebrated with her highly anticipated quinceañera. Even several weeks later, our children are still talking about the party. Undoubtedly, our backyard is home to some of the best moments in our children’s lives. We celebrate birthdays, school successes, baptisms,...
There is never a dull moment at Dorie’s Promise, especially during missions season. Starting in May 2023, mission teams will return, some for the first time since the lockdowns. Our children and Special Mothers are excited and already anticipating seeing you again. We are working diligently to...
As our children have gotten older, we’ve increasingly faced the challenges of parenting both teenagers and young children. Our goal is to help our teenagers grow and learn while also allowing the younger ones to thrive. As you can imagine, there are many differences between childhood and teen...