https://ritadoppenberg.com/2015/08/07/dig-deep/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/unnamed1.jpgSpecial Needs School Plan 3Special Needs School Plan 3https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sc2.jpgSpecial Needs School Plan 2Special Needs School Plan 2https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sc.jpgSpecial Needs School plan 1Special Needs School Plan 1https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/unnamed.jpgBen and BryanBen and Bryanhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/857493_10151705973437242_1824670449_o.jpgTanyaTanya <3 https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/906176_10202684860187908_1093513208_o.jpgRachel and MarquitoRachel and Marquito2022-08-26T19:23:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2015/04/12/absolutely-incredible/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/family.jpgMy familyEnjoying time with my family... THIS is what its all about. 2022-08-26T19:22:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/about/2016-01-19T16:47:19+00:00weekly0.6https://ritadoppenberg.com/2016/01/19/we-interrupt-this-program-3/2016-01-22T05:50:55+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2016/01/04/with-fresh-eyes/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/me-and-the-girls.jpgMe and the girlsMe doing what I love... <3 2017-01-08T03:23:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2015/12/03/hope-2/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dad-2.jpegDad 2https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/12341131_10154449882292516_113054258420255186_n.jpg12341131_10154449882292516_113054258420255186_nhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/11986455_10154449882412516_7601788344517542912_n.jpg11986455_10154449882412516_7601788344517542912_nhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/12294719_10154449882327516_4317590905052159478_n.jpg12294719_10154449882327516_4317590905052159478_nhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/boris.jpgBorishttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/zack-and-christian.jpgZack and Christian2015-12-04T00:06:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2015/01/03/2014-and-beyond/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/semuc.jpgSemucGod Bless!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dsc_0077.jpgBeautySimply incrediblehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/432348_10151078897362242_1514230833_n.jpgBeautyIncredible beautyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dsc_0066-2.jpgRestaurantAdvertising hahahttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dsc_0053.jpgRestaurantOur restauranthttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3140.jpgTeachingEducation is the key to the future for the younghttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0317.jpgAquaponicsAquaponics in Salitrillohttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/882922_10151785502297242_507887950_o.jpgSalitrilloLife giving clean water!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dsc_0061.jpgEl SilencioEl Silencio and The DIG thank you.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dsc_0040.jpgEl SilencioDedicated to a very special woman taken too soon. <3 2015-01-03T19:35:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2014/10/14/pressure/2014-11-14T16:17:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2014/09/07/what-if-i-were-to-tell-you/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/logo-doppenbergs-with-tagline.jpegLogo-Doppenbergs-with-TAGLINE2014-09-07T18:02:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2014/08/13/i-have/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/family2-copy.jpgMy Awesome FamilyMy awesome family… So blessed to have all these guys in my life. <3 https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/169986_10151066238392242_1766466061_o.jpgI HAVEI HAVE…. and I am going to use what I HAVE to help those that don't HAVE. 2014-08-14T23:40:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2014/06/06/a-mess-of-thoughts-from-a-messy-life/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_4210.jpghttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_4334.jpgA picture is worth a thousand words…. A picture is worth a thousand words… this photo sums up how we all feel when we are with those that have become 'family' here.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscf5438.jpgGotta love the rainPlanting crops in the fields can be very difficult due to rain.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10336779_10152366820470399_6577861463637518447_n.jpgThe Doppenberg and Davis familyEnjoying a week of rest in Florida with some of our 'family' <3 2014-06-13T20:45:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2014/04/23/paying-attention-paying-it-forward/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1238234_253732314806725_1262431837_n.jpg1238234_253732314806725_1262431837_nIn 3 months Don Viviano has been able to buy food and help send his daughter to school with what he has saved on candles and phone charging!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0110.jpgDSC_0110Elias (age 13) buying a light to help his family!!! He will work in the fields to pay for his light. What an amazing heart and spirit this boy has!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10300030_267202806793009_731217004223317614_n.jpg10300030_267202806793009_731217004223317614_nDon Viviano and family enjoying their solar light!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/solar-charger.jpgSolar ChargerThe SunKing Pro 2 Lamp and charger system2014-04-24T03:26:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2014/04/20/processing/2014-04-21T16:30:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2014/03/01/the-little-things/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_3425.jpgNatoLittle Nato <3 2014-03-03T14:01:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2014/01/13/simply/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0423-1.jpgMe and ConcepcionMe and Concepcion having a laugh last year with some of the the other Hermanas2014-01-17T02:46:06+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2013/12/16/life-love-loss-and-hope-the-glass-is-half-full/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0135.jpgSunsetSunset over El Rosariohttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0363.jpgFernando, Chico & GrandmaFernando, Sr Chico and Grandma after Uncle Teo's funeral.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0210.jpgEl Salitrillo Committee The Committee in El Salitrillo. They represent the people.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0800.jpgDSC_0800https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0463.jpgWater filtersWater filtration systems that provide clean water for 10 years!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0345.jpgEl Salitrillo Medical Clinic in El Salitrillo. Over 100 men, women and children received care!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dscf2757.jpgGabe and FernandoGabe and Fernando share a birth date and so we celebrate together! So much fun.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0269.jpgCabraThe man they call Cabra (goat) dancing.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0420.jpgBrothers KaraokeKaraoke at Club Doppenberg?2013-12-16T18:04:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2013/10/27/reality/2013-10-29T14:02:47+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2013/05/02/crazy-through-my-eyes/2013-05-03T04:11:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2013/04/14/happily-ever-after/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0536.jpgGeoff handing out Chia sproutsThe people were so excited they noticed that we had tiny little chia sprouts in a box.... they wanted those too to plant so Geoff found bags, paper cups etc and handed out sprouts to everyone. So exciting to see people becoming empowered!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0525.jpgPedro handing out ChayaPedro handing out Chaya plants to the locals filled us all with so much hope for a better tomorrow for so many families!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0503.jpgHanding out Chaya cuttingsAll who attended got a Chaya cutting to plant at home. https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0401.jpgPedro making Chia lemonadePedro demonstrating how to make Chia Limonada... nutritious and delicious!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0392.jpgCooking with ChayaPedro demonstrating how to cook with Chaya as part of the Nutritional education class.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0351.jpgPedro from Miracles in ActionPedro from Miracles in Action doing what we hope is the first of many Nutritional education seminars for local villagers. https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0346.jpgChia after 3 daysOur Chia seeds after 3 days... Beautiful sprouts!!!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0275.jpgDSC_0275Some of the planting crew after planting 30,000 Chia seeds, 250 Pigeon pea seeds and 65 Chaya cuttings. FYI, one Chia seed produces 1/2 pound of nutritious seeds for food!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0258.jpgAll hands on deck All hands on deck for the tedious job of planting seedshttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0246.jpgGabe & Samuel getting trays ready to plant ChiaGabe and Samuel getting trays ready to plant Chia2013-04-14T21:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2013/03/09/video-update/2013-03-09T17:31:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2013/02/02/up-for-a-challenge/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/abraham-after.jpgAbraham - afterAbraham todayhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/abraham-before.jpgAbraham - beforeAbraham beforehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/edras-after.jpgEdras afterEdras todayhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/edras-before.jpgEdras beforeEdras Beforehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/college-jakelin.jpgJaquelineJacqueline before and todayhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sandra-before-and-after-double-pic.jpgSANDRA before and after double picSandra- before and today2013-02-02T18:11:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2013/01/23/a-drop-in-the-bucket/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0219.jpgJamie & LaurieJamie & Laurie on one of our visits to the family in the mountainshttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0181.jpgThelma & LouieThelma & Louie being transported to the landhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0007.jpgGeoff and JohnGeoff and John putting together the pre-fab roof on site.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0173.jpgOur pig farmOur pig farmhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0072.jpgCreative TransportTrish experiencing how sometimes we have to come up with creative ways to transport materials.... https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0136.jpgThe Pre-fab roofThe pre-fab roofhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0060.jpgHelena Helena visiting the village to hand out some crochet blankets & hats she made2013-01-23T12:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/12/06/so-this-is-christmas/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_0123.jpgDSC_01232012-12-06T19:44:38+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/11/22/dont-miss-this/2012-11-22T22:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/11/17/and-so-it-begins-again/2012-12-30T16:47:47+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/09/19/time-to-catch-up-where-we-are/2012-09-19T17:10:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/07/21/come-join-us-saturday-september-15th-1012/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/doppenberg-dinner-poster1.jpgDoppenberg Dinner Posterhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/doppenberg-dinner-poster.jpgDoppenberg Dinner Poster2012-07-21T15:09:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/06/22/introducing/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dsc_0103.jpgMe, Hermana Veronica & Hermana Yesenia with some of the kids of the Hospital Infantil Padre Pedro in El Progreso, GuatemalaMe, Hermana Veronica & Hermana Yesenia with some of the kids of the Hospital Infantil Padre Pedro in El Progreso, Guatemala2012-06-22T22:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/06/13/hope-rise/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1100991.jpgHermana Veronica comforting EstebanHermana Veronica comforting Estebanhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1440x900.jpgHope RiseHope Risehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/859708355833_cover-170x170-75.jpgHope RiseHope Risehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/esteban.jpgEstebanPrecious 9 month old Esteban.... in the final stages of malnutrition... Please pray for him.... <32015-10-28T23:11:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/06/05/its-all-in-the-details/2012-06-05T04:06:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/05/30/lonely-part-ii-clarification/2012-05-30T22:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/05/26/lonely-but-with-a-purpose/2012-05-27T01:07:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/04/29/when-you-give-love-you-get-love-back/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0787.jpgA heartfelt "Thank you" to all who help support this ministry through prayer, donations & love... "Gracias" from all of us! A heartfelt "Thank you" to all who help support this ministry through prayer, donations & love... "Gracias" from all of us! https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0759.jpgMy family... My family....https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0764.jpgMe and my precious ladies... I love you all....Me and my precious ladies... I love you all....https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0711.jpgA heartfelt "Thank you" from the Hermana's to the Canadians <3 A heartfelt "Thank you" from the Hermana's to the Canadians <3 https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0701.jpgIntermission... PIZZA!!!Intermission... PIZZA!!!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0643.jpgThe Novitiates dressed as children, singing a beautiful song about reaching out to the poor children that have no voiceThe Novitiates dressed as children, singing a beautiful song about reaching out to the poor children that have no voicehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0636.jpgThe Hermana's singing a song about friendship The Hermana's singing a song about friendship https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0633.jpgSolidarity!Solidarity2012-04-30T23:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/04/13/bittersweet/2012-04-14T04:01:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/04/03/thats-what-friends-are-for/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_01231.jpgMe & Ileana & the ridiculous traditional Esquipulas hat she bought me as a souvenirMe & Ileana & the ridiculous traditional Esquipulas hat she bought me as a souvenirhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0123.jpgMe & Ileana & the ridiculous traditional Esquipulas hat she bought me as a souvenirMe & Ileana & the ridiculous traditional Esquipulas hat she bought me as a souvenirhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0115.jpgIleana's family & mine together at Esquipulas BasilicaIleana's family & mine together at Esquipulas Basilicahttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0035.jpgThe trip to Esquipulas with a busload of friends!The trip to Esquipulas with a busload of friends!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0346.jpgListening to each person tell their story of why they need medical care....Listening to each person tell their story of why they need medical care....https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0333.jpgThe woman on the left is the girl who died's mom.. my new friendThe woman on the left is the girl who died's mom.. my new friendhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/301722_10150790603853013_532063012_11599729_601664161_n.jpgThe crowd waits to see who gets medical care today....The crowd waits to see who gets medical care today....https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/546260_10150790602478013_532063012_11599720_502039173_n.jpgMe & LoriMe & Lori2012-04-06T14:11:42+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/03/16/grief/2012-03-17T17:35:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/03/09/just-imagine/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0745.jpgOne of my favourite little cuties in Guatemala... always there with a smile and a hughttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0431.jpgThe whole week 12 gang hanging out at Fantasy Island after a days workhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0037.jpgPicking rocks in the river for the house foundation... having some fun doing ithttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0049.jpgDigging the foundation for the next home https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0093.jpgOne of the best feelings in the world.... handing over the keys to their new househttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0096.jpgThe finished house for Marquitos parents, Marco & Dorishttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0501.jpgThe Attema family & their Compassion child, Santos!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_4633.jpgFernando, Elisa & the Canadian Wedding Crashers2012-03-09T20:23:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/02/14/home-is-where-the-heart-is/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0017.jpgA precious family photo... the first ever....A cherished family photo... the first ever....https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0004.jpgMarco & Doris reunited with their precious son MarquitoMarco & Doris reunited with their precious son Marquitohttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0057.jpgMarquito on his daily walk with GeoffMarquito on his daily walk with Geoffhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0052.jpgPrecious little Lade..... A year and a half old and severely malnourished... safe and loved at the hospitalitoPrecious little Lade..... A year and a half old and severely malnourished... safe and loved at the hospitalitohttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0164.jpgThe weddingFernando & Elisa... Senora Vilma & Senor Chico.... Geoff & I https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0040.jpgThe new sign Vanessa paintedThe new sign for the hospitalito that Vanessa paintedhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0019.jpgOne of my dearest friends.... Hermana VeronicaMe and one of my dearest friends... Hermana Veronicahttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0002.jpgNurse YeseniaNurse Yeseniahttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0022.jpgMe and Yesenia at the clinicMadre Rita and Yesenia at the clinichttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0063.jpgOur amazing dental teamDr Laszlo, Rita, Debbie, Ursula, Sophia (Katharine was ill that day) and Dr Luis who popped in to help when he could. 2012-02-22T23:11:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/02/02/a-quick-note/2012-02-02T18:57:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/01/28/hope/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_00281.jpgHow it must feel to eat semi-properly for the first time in your life.... How it must feel to eat semi-properly for the first time in your life.... https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_00271.jpgWhy is everyone fussing over me & crying? hahahahaWhy is everyone fussing over me & crying? hahahahahttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/100_1173.jpgAfter 1 year wait... near fatal illness... He is home & is doing fantastic!!After a 1 year wait... a near fatal illness... He is home, first surgery done & is doing fantastic!!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/100_1172.jpgMarquito home after his first surgery!!Marquito home after his first surgery!!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/325574_10150390825007242_613552241_8687238_391373004_o.jpgMarquito before his surgery....Marquito before his surgery....2012-01-28T02:09:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/01/22/lessons-learned-so-far/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0029.jpgHaving to walk away from these kids... looking into their eyes is the hardest thing we have ever done.Having to walk away from these kids... looking into their eyes is the hardest thing we have ever done. No one should ever have to do that....https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0003.jpgJD explaining to the people that we simply don't have enough money to help them this year... toughest day yet.... JD explaining to the people that we simply don't have enough money to help them this year... toughest day yet.... https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0614-2.jpgThe mom of 10 & owner of the cornstalk home... so amazingly loving .... pure joy despite having nothing....The mom of 10 & owner of the cornstalk home... so amazingly loving .... pure joy despite having nothing....https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0596-2.jpgThe cornstalk home that we hope to build during March Break with Jazmin's familyThe cornstalk home that we hope to build during March Break with Jazmin's familyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0041.jpgOur friend Ceasar had a special birthday quesedilla ready for Zack's birthdayOur friend Ceasar had a special birthday quesedilla ready for Zack's birthdayhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0113-2.jpgJazmin taking it all inJazmin taking it all inhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0542.jpgThe Zip lining gangThe Zip lining ganghttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0283-2.jpgIts been so fun for our family to watch these kids grow up... especially Zack... they love him!Its been so fun for our family to watch these kids grow up... especially Zack... they love him!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0690.jpgHanging out with the kids at Yolanda's village... my Disneyland!!!!Hanging out with the kids at Yolanda's village... my Disneyland!!!!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0028.jpgRachel getting mobbed handing out treats at the dumpRachel getting mobbed handing out treats at the dump2012-01-22T20:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/01/19/a-call-to-action/2012-01-20T02:09:54+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/01/14/reality-is/2012-01-15T02:33:22+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2012/01/04/resolutions/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0165.jpgJazmin, Rachel, me and the boys husking 4000 cobs of dried corn... it will be dried more then ground into corn flour and given to the poor. Jazmin, Rachel, me and the boys husking 4000 cobs of dried corn... it will be dried more then ground into corn flour and given to the poor. https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0137.jpgRenovating a storage room into a room the Novitiates can study and relaxRenovating a storage room into a room the Novitiates can study and relaxhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0099.jpgOne of the new Novitiates getting her first veil.... One of the new Novitiates getting her first veil.... https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0094.jpgThe new Novitiates taking their vows....The new Novitiates taking their vows....https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0080.jpgFront row seats for the Celebration of Vows for the new NovitiatesFront row seats for the Celebration of Vows for the new Novitiateshttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0074.jpgThe new addition from the outside... so thankful that people are giving so some of these much needed renovations can be doneThe new addition from the outside... so thankful that people are giving so some of these much needed renovations can be done... still a long way to go so keep on giving!!!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0071.jpgBrand new dorm room for the novitiates. Brand new dorm room for the novitiates. https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0067.jpgNew bathrooms.... up until now, all the Hermana's shared 1 bathroom...... not anymore!!!New bathrooms.... up until now, all the Hermana's shared 1 bathroom...... not anymore!!!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0050.jpgNo hospital should look like this....No hospital should look like this.... one in Canada certainly wouldn't anyway...https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0043.jpgSharing a beautiful meal New Years Eve with the Hermana's & new Novitiates at the hospitalSharing a beautiful meal New Years Eve with the Hermana's & new Novitiates at the hospital2012-01-05T23:54:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/12/30/coincidences/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0128.jpgOur family and our awesome visitors.... Jazmin, JD, Jessy & RachelOur family and our awesome visitors.... Jazmin, JD, Jessy & Rachelhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0107.jpgClaudia and meClaudia and mehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0114.jpgMynor, Vincenta, Claudia, Minito, Moso, Luisbin & Jose David (all bandaged up!)Mynor, Vincenta, Claudia, Minito, Moso, Luisbin & Jose David (all bandaged up!)https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0078.jpgPlaying with the kids while waiting for their brother at the clinicPlaying with the kids while waiting for their brother at the clinichttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0073.jpgJose David getting treated at the clinicJose David getting treated at the clinichttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0062.jpgMynor explaining what happened to Jose DavidMynor explaining what happened to Jose Davidhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0054.jpgSome of these kids parents were killed & they have no where else to go...Some of these kids parents were killed & they have no where else to go...https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0037.jpgTalking with a woman who has lived at the dump for 30 years....Talking with a woman who has lived at the dump for 30 years....https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0034.jpgHanding out candy, blankets and warm hatsHanding out candy, blankets and warm hatshttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0023.jpgImagine raising a child here.....Imagine raising a child here.....2012-01-01T18:52:32+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/12/23/purpose/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0029.jpgOur baby chicks that will be food for the hospital until they begin raising their ownOur baby chicks that will be food for the hospital until they begin raising their ownhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0008.jpgZack and our bunnies... food to be.... even cute things feed hungry people.... Zack and our bunnies... food to be.... even cute things feed hungry people.... https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0033.jpgGabe and Meeko (raccoon) ... Fernando's guard dog to be....Gabe and Meeko (raccoon) ... Fernando's guard dog to be....https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0170.jpgLuke and Linda (beautiful)... the hospital's guard dog to be...Luke and Linda (beautiful)... the hospital's guard dog to be...https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_00392.jpgMy Mastercard implosion reaction... My Mastercard implosion reaction... https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_00312.jpgThe Hermana's having a blast shoppingThe Hermana's having a blast shoppinghttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0074.jpgBreakfast with the Hermana's at IHOP in Guatemala CityBreakfast with the Hermana's at IHOP in Guatemala City2011-12-26T14:35:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/12/18/161/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0166.jpgThe little guy coming to give me my hug and say thank you...The little guy coming to give me my hug and say thank you...https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0125.jpgOnce they figured out dulces was in that pinata it was pure joy & chaos!Once they figured out dulces was in that pinata it was pure joy & chaos!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0110.jpgBreaking stuff is so fun... especially pinata's full of dulces!Breaking stuff is so fun... especially pinata's full of dulces!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0097.jpgFernando, Luke and Gabe with the village kidsFernando, Luke and Gabe with the village kidshttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_00391.jpgA temporary shelter for 12 people after earthquakes destroyed homesA temporary shelter for 12 people after earthquakes destroyed homeshttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0071.jpgZack & Fernando with a gift for us from the villageZack & Fernando with a gift for us from the villagehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0051.jpgEarthquake destroyed all homes in this village.... had it happened at night many more would have died.Earthquake destroyed all homes in this village.... had it happened at night many more would have died.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0039.jpgTemporary housing for 12 people after earthquakes destroyed their homeTemporary housing for 12 people after earthquakes destroyed their homehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0003.jpgThe bridge that connects the village to the rest of the world.... in Sept it was under waterThe bridge that connects the village to the rest of the world.... in Sept it was under water2011-12-21T17:21:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/12/11/old-dog-new-tricks/2011-12-11T19:32:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/12/09/a-new-beginning-again/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0070.jpgLunch with the Monsignor, Hermana Mercedes & othersA wonderful traditional lunchhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0045.jpgMe and MarquitoMe & Marquitohttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0042.jpgGeoff and MarquitoGeoff and Marquitohttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_00311.jpgFernando & GabeFernando & Gabehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0031.jpgDSC_0031https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0061.jpgThe Christmas Reunion PartyThe Christmas Reunion Party at the Hospital2011-12-10T21:47:09+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/12/09/luxury/2011-12-09T21:39:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/11/28/priceless/2011-11-29T05:13:47+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/10/24/extra-ordinarily-weird/2011-11-03T13:02:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/09/13/new-dreams/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dsc_0124.jpgThis little girl is now rehabilitated!This little girl is now rehabilitated!https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/baby-daryl.jpgBaby DarylBaby Darylhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dsc_0086.jpgBilly & CeliaBilly & Celia2011-09-13T14:59:53+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/08/10/bring-it/2011-08-10T17:19:52+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/08/07/i-can-only-imagine/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dsc_0178.jpgArlynneArlynne at winter retreat last year <3 https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/youth.jpgMy Senior Girls Life GroupMost of my girls... my original life group 2 yrs ago. Love you all <3 2011-12-10T23:40:02+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/07/28/incident/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/internado-23-06-011-038.jpegA little one gets fedA little one being fed at the Hospital Infantilhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/internado-23-06-011-034.jpegA group of kids at dinner timeA group of kids at dinner timehttps://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_0079.jpgPart of our team in 2011 spending a morning on the mountain with BobPart of our team in 2011 spending a morning on the mountain with Bob who is seated in the left bottom of the picture in the gray sweatshirt.2011-07-28T19:53:58+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2010/02/11/hello-world/2011-06-30T19:53:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2010/02/15/almost-too-much-to-comprehend/2011-06-30T19:53:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2010/02/16/almost-there/2011-06-30T19:53:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2010/02/20/the-language-of-laughter/2011-06-30T19:53:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2010/02/24/the-inconvenient-truth/2011-06-30T19:53:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2010/03/03/keep-it-simple-stuid/2011-06-30T19:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2010/02/26/dancing-in-the-rain/2011-06-30T19:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2010/02/27/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-now/2011-06-30T19:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2010/03/07/home-bittersweet-home/2011-06-30T19:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2010/04/16/you-cant-go-home-again-or-can-you/2011-06-30T19:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/01/01/twinkle-twinkle-little-star/2011-06-30T19:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/01/28/that-answer-works-for-me/2011-06-30T19:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/03/21/many-chapters-already-written-and-yet-just-the-beginning/2011-06-30T19:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/03/24/peace-be-with-you/2011-06-30T19:53:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/06/22/hurry-up-and-wait/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_2332.jpgOur group of missionaries serving with CTEN in the USA & all over the world.https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_9730.jpgIMG_9730https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_2038.jpgIMG_2038https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_0009-2.jpgOur Family & Hermana Mercedes, Hermana Veronica & Elmer2011-06-30T19:53:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.com/2011/06/28/no-news-is-good-news/https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dsc_0079-2.jpgEstuardoMy shining star Estuardo.... Godspeed little one... https://ritadoppenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_0919.jpgMarquitoPrecious little Marquito2011-06-30T19:53:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ritadoppenberg.comdaily1.02022-08-26T19:23:12+00:00