On Friday July 20th, Central Kentucky was hit with a historically damaging storm that created widespread wind and water damage to hundreds of area households. Until 4:52 PM of that particular day, I had the luxury of interior climate control to regulate the unrelenting humidity of a Kentucky summer. My home had electricity, running water…
Meet Victor: One of two of the most amazing Fathers in Guatemala. Victor is everything this photo (R) would indicate and more. His attitude is as upbeat as his smile demonstrates. Victor’s energy and enthusiasm for helping our nonprofit is as boundless as the oceans that hover on each side of the Guatemalan coast. He…
Not one hospital wanted to deliver Eman’s baby! Why? Because Eman did not have the fees to pay the hospital bill. In August of 2017, after a year of careful preparation, FFF expanded into Egypt. Of the four women initially enrolled, one especially touched our heart – Eman, known as the “bridal suite” mom. Eman…
Rearranging them did no good. Positioning them narrow-end-down was useless. My desire to have these avocados fit into the intended bowl was a wasted expenditure of energy. They were not going to stay where I wanted them to stay, no matter how determined I was for an artistic outcome. Working in developing countries feels very…
Dear Finding Freedom Board Members, Take a cordial greeting from the serene land of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. I hope you and your love ones find yourselves well, especially your dear families. I wish you all abundant success and blessings in your daily activities. With complete humility and simplicity I thank you for the scholarship you have…
Some of my most memorable experiences took place in Guatemala. Having spent my entire life inside the U.S., I had no idea what to expect. I knew how fortunate I was because war and poverty had never directly impacted my life. It seemed completely unfair. I felt pitiful and guilty for those with less-than-favorable living…