Another True Celebration of the Journey We Travel

Bright colors and uplit palm trees filled a room amidst the numerous faces and voices of Daisy's American contingent. As I stood on the stage, clinging to the overwhelming urge to give into the rampant surge of emotions, my voice quavered as expected. Before me was a human timeline of the last 3 1/2 years, from the first person to lead me to the village to some of the most recent listeners to this incredible tale of the dusty road less traveled. I could see the face of my partner in grime and hear the laughter of those who first answered the plea to join me in a place so far out of their realm of thinking. I spoke in complete humility to have the power to impart the pleas of hungry children upon their hearts. And hear they did with open hearts, tearing eyes, and generosity unimagined. As morning found this weary body rising, the tally of financial gain was made over a cup of Honduran coffee. We netted a profit of $5000+, but what we truly gained on behalf of our village is yet to be seen or felt, because the true depth has little to do with money! To all who participated, there are no words worthy. I am blessed to have each of you in my life!

Share the Noise, Use Your Voice

Not a day goes by that I don't reach deep for the faith and conviction it takes to be the voice for the children of Honduras. I breathe deeply at crossroads where the next step of putting myself out into the world in this role makes my heart race or stomach churn. Then there is quiet. As nervous as one can be when you step into a crowd, a microphone in front of you, seems minimized when I remember how fortunate I am to have the luxury to step out of the dust and poverty to return to another life. Though I leave my heart behind with Lourdes, Yester, and countless others, I will have the opportunity to raise the standards of their lives by doing what brings all of you to their story. We are a mere week away from celebrating the multitude of blessings all have brought to this tiny village. May 5th will find me facing familiar faces and those new to the project, in front of a microphone. I am well aware that the words will come as they need to. There will be moments to pause, reflect. The tone of my voice will shake in a blend of heartfelt emotions,  sheer joy at your presence, humility, and incredulous gratitude. For now, an invitation to you. Please come stand at Jonathan's on Bourne Street, Ogunquit to lift our hearts and toast the presence of 104 children who will face a day with full stomachs and hope in their hearts because of YOU! Return to the Spotlight segment of our website and link to purchase your ticket. The life you change may very well be your own!!!!!

Dos Hermanas

The soothing tone of her broke English always puts my soul at ease. We can be thousands of miles apart and yet our hearts share the same pangs of sadness over the loss of an unborn child. At other times we revel in laughter as we interchange languages throughout our conversation. No matter what the circumstances we ponder through, we end our time on the phone with great love and thankfulness that we have been brought together on this less traveled road. As we speak of summer plans and efforts to bring a group to the village to aid in reconstructing a 2 room schoolhouse, a myriad of plans,emotions, events, and details wash away as the conversation turns to little Yester and his sister Sindy.I share details of the work Ashley has done and her planned return. Time passes quickly and my Honduran sister reminds me that we are blessed. I send hugs to my village family and a few adoring words to Yester and others as we part,only to carry one another in our thoughts and deeds on behalf of the children we share.Buenas noches hermana! Dios bendiga!

Cinco de Mayo Celebrates Deysi

As many of us celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we look forward to Cinco de Mayo. We will celebrate the life of Deysi Suyapa Madrid Chavez and all that has happened in the tiny village of Concepcion del Norte in her honor. As plans begin to gel we are thrilled to hold this event at Jonathan's restaurant of Ogunquit. We hope to host some Latino music, a comedy waiter dinner as well as a silent and live auction all to help us sustain our efforts to feed and educate the children of this village. Come along, serve as waitstaff, collect auction items, have some fun and know that you are making a REAL difference!!!! Contact Sharon at daisyschildren@gmail.com if you are willing to help or can connect in anyway! Soon to become an annual event!!!!!!