On Monday, the kids are heading back to school! While we’re looking forward to recovering from having ALL the kids here ALL SUMMER LONG, we are a bit sad too because we’ve had such a fun summer all together. The kids are growing up so fast right before our eyes and sometimes it’s a little […]

Well, guys, as most of you know, Roots & Wings has been built in phases, and guess what… Phase 4 is here! We always knew Phase 1 would be followed by Phase 2. We dreamed about a Phase 3, and sure enough, that dream became a reality almost 2 years ago. But Phase 4, well […]

Parents everywhere dream about better futures for their children. Whether you’re in Canada or Mexico or anywhere in between… parents hopes are generally rooted in the same ideas: success, love, happiness, and independence. One of the coolest parts about seeing a family empowered is hearing how those dreams change and grow. How more time and […]

The kids aren’t cute anymore.  Well, that isn’t true. Damian, Ernesto, Gohan and Luis are still breaking hearts with their chubby cheeks and silly antics. But Roots & Wings has moved from being an organization in its infancy into its blossoming, yet challenging adolescence. During our first weeks at Roots & Wings, our days were […]

“It’s the most wonderful time of year!” It’s a nice line in a song, but only a dream for so many around the world. Just like God grabbed the attention of the Magi through a star in the sky, inviting them to embark on a journey to find the true king, God grabbed our attention […]

This past summer, the primary kids started taking karate, then subsequently, taekwondo classes at Roots & Wings. A couple weeks ago, eight of the kids taking taekwondo were selected to participate in a state tournament. It would be pretty incredible, wouldn’t it? It would be pretty incredible if these kids would get to go to a […]

It was our first Bible study, and much to everyone’s disappointment, only ONE mother showed up.  “You should invite your husband next week,” the pastor told her. She snorted. “He’ll never come.” She’s probably right, we thought. We’ve tried pulling him in a million times but he is completely lost in his addiction. He can’t […]

Guys, it’s summer! And at Roots & Wings that means things get even crazier. While there are no school runs or homework to do, we have the fun challenge of keeping all of our kiddos busy in healthy, productive ways for almost 11 hours each day. And we love it. Here is just a peek […]

Daniel is 54 years old. He is quiet. Reserved. Respectful. We got to know him as the grandfather to several of the children of Roots & Wings. He would often be the one to drop them off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. In actuality, they are not Daniel’s grandchildren at […]

There is so much pressure in our American mentality that we have to give children all kinds of experiences and opportunities. If we don’t, we are depriving them of something important. Every child should learn how to play an instrument. It teaches discipline. They must play sports. Otherwise, how will they learn about teamwork? They […]