This is the story of a blind boy I met in Cancun. For his protection he will be referred to as Jamie in this entry. Jamie is 17 and has been blind since the day he was born. He is tall with a chubby face and black curly hair. I ran into Jaime on a… Read more
This is a post about a teen whose story impacted my life while I was in Cancun. For her security she will be referred to as Virginia in this entry. Virginia looks to be about twice her actual age. I met her on the first day that I met Jamie. I have never really understood… Read more
Last summer, Jessica Biondo and Ruby Moyer of the Back2Back Mexico staff traveled to Jos, Nigeria. While there, they served alongside our Back2Back Nigeria staff for several weeks. Below, Jessica Biondo shares her reflections on the experience. Try to image this scene with me. You are standing in a small, humble building. There are rocks… Read more
Starting this month, we will be featuring interviews with various Back2Back staff members, highlighting one to two individuals on the field each month. How do you serve with Back2Back? Christy: I am on staff in Monterrey, Mexico. I am the captain of the Casa Hogar Birthday Program here in Monterrey. I am in charge of… Read more
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This Christmas was very interesting. We had never realized how dependant we were on the mental stimulus for the holidays that comes from the weather, fireplaces, stores playing music (in English) and the constant reminder from the upcoming ABC Family Christmas shows. But rest assured with all of those… Read more
Our family has been involved with Back2Back for many years. In 2000, our oldest child went on a school mission trip with Back2Back. We were all able to go as a family in 2008. As I served at the various children’s homes, I noticed that the children had little or no access to books. Trained… Read more
Starting this month, we will be featuring interviews with various Back2Back staff members, highlighting one to two individuals on the field each month. How do you serve with Back2Back? Jim: I serve as captain of both Casa Hogar Douglas and the ministry site of Rio 3. As a Back2Back captain, I am the liaison between… Read more
It’s been five years since I served on my first Back2Back mission trip. I experienced many emotions that week, but mostly I felt blessed. I remember the plane ride home as, my friend, Connie, asked the million dollar question, “Do you think you’ll go back?” Little did she know I had never really… Read more
Merry Christmas from all of us at Back2Back! May the peace and joy of the holiday season be yours today and always! Click on the video below to enjoy a special Christmas greeting, Deck the Halls, performed by some of the children at Del Norte, a children’s home that Back2Back serves. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owth06GImPc]
To remember a journey is to retrace its steps. It’s hard to walk the path to Casa Hogar Douglas Children’s Home and not be joyful and sorrowful at the same time. The rising light of the morning sun glows off the mountain’s cascade. It’s a beautiful reminder that God, The Creator Artist of this majestic… Read more