She was just not born to be a mom. I remember the first time I heard the words spoken. I couldn’t have known then just how much they would build up walls between my life and God’s plan. In that moment, I simply felt hurt, but it was only the beginning of spiritual attack. I… Read more
Jèsus handed his drawing to Ximena Zarate, Back2Back Cancun Staff, as he walked out of the room. She looked down at the page and saw Diego* written at the top. “Jèsus?” she called after him. He turned around and looked directly at her, “I want to be called Diego.” She made a mental note and smiled at him…. Read more
It is a beautiful day in Monterrey, Mexico. The atmosphere at the Back2Back Campus is busy, Hope Program students playing soccer on the field, staff members gathering for a recap of the day, and visiting mission guests finishing up dinner. The bustle of the campus is pierced with the sound of a ringing bell. Everyone… Read more
In 2011, Maria* entered the Hope Program as a seventeen-year old. In July of 2017, she graduated from nursing school as a young woman confident in her abilities. Recently, we sat down with her as she shared what she hopes for and how she believes the Lord has never left her. How would you describe yourself entering… Read more
This month’s guest writer is Kelly Mangin. The Mangin family has been traveling with Back2Back to Cancun since 2011. Kelly and her husband Kevin, along with their three children, have been sponsoring Sofi and Chave since 2012 and visit Cancun yearly. Before we got the call, I remember asking God for a miracle. In all the days, months,… Read more
The girls glanced at the calendar nearly every day, internally counting down the days. They kept hearing announcements over the radio, and their anticipation continued to grow. Finally, the week had come – “Despertar Mazatlán,” (Mazatlán Awaken) was about to begin! The girls were looking forward to three full days of events including a surf… Read more
“I am totally different now than when I first came to live with you guys,” Alejandro* looked at his Hope House Parents, David and Vero. The three were sitting together, reminiscing of Alejandro’s time in the Hope Program, as he prepared to graduate and move onto the next chapter of his story. Alejandro came to… Read more
At the recent Open House in Cincinnati, Cancun Site Directors, Erick and Julie Mowery, announced that after six years in Cancun, they will transition back to the United States in late 2017. Erick and Julie will continue their work as Back2Back staff to expand the Strong Families program, which began under their leadership in Cancun,… Read more
Their tears could be heard throughout the home. Three siblings sat tightly together, cocooning their mother with their little bodies. The family visit lasted an hour, all the children in Possibilities Children’s Home receive a visit with their biological parents and family members each week. This sibling set of three recently moved into the home… Read more
“In ten minutes, you need to take a water break, Edwin*!” Ethan Drent, Back2Back Mazatlán staff calls outside to the young boy mowing the lawn under a caregiver’s supervision. Edwin shakes his head yes and continues to mow. “Edwin, take some drinks of water in five minutes!” Ethan reminds him again. After the time has… Read more