Finding Freedom Through Friendship Blog is Back!
While the blog sat quiet, amazing things unfolded within our nonprofit. It’s time to share them with you, starting small—because capturing it all at once feels overwhelming.
Guatemala
The Life-Changing Impact of Humanitarian Collaboration
Imagine being a parent in rural Guatemala or a poor city in Egypt, where healthcare is often unattainable, and specialized medical treatments are a luxury your family can’t afford. For many families, this is a harsh reality—one where they watch their children suffer with conditions that could be treated but remain painfully out of reach….
From Mayan Village to College Graduate: Franklin’s Inspiring Journey
As the oldest of three boys of a widowed mother, Franklin’s desire to earn a college degree remained a dream due to the meager finances of the household. Without an education, Franklin would have to resign to a life of manual labor (like those before him) close to his home, a remote location in the…
A Silent Epidemic
In the heart of rural Guatemala, a silent epidemic is claiming lives, leaving families devastated and communities grappling with the harsh reality of a preventable disease. Diabetes, a global health concern, has taken a heavy toll on the population, particularly in remote areas where access to medical care is scarce. In the rustic village of…
The Absence of Light
I’m away babysitting my 12-month-old grandson. It has been a delightful week of seeing the world from a child’s perspective. All was well until the house lost power. Within moments I went from enjoying a cozy night in Wisconsin to wondering how I was going to find a flashlight in an unfamiliar household. My phone…