“I change after America.” She tells me this in the midst of catching up on her life: her friends, her activities, where relationships stand. I am surprised. She puts on a tough exterior, this girl of mine. Heavy matters are … Continued
This weekend, New Horizons for Children is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by filling up a pot of gold! There are still many children on our photolisting who have not been chosen for this summer’s hosting. All of these children want … Continued
If you are like most people, when you look at old family pictures, your eyes are drawn to the children. Wedding pictures are always cuter with a scowling flowergirl sitting on a bride’s train; a vacation shot of a tiny … Continued
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. A day to tell your dear ones how much they mean to you. A day to count the ways that they have changed your life. Not all of us have significant others, … Continued
Today our interview team took a risk and walked out onto the ice of a frozen lake. We thought it was risky to step onto that lake. That first step was hard. It took courage, and it forced us to … Continued
Post by guest blogger and host mom, Hyacynth Worth. You can follow her awesome blog here. They told us this would be exhausting. They said that blending a family with a child from half a world away who doesn’t … Continued
Post by guest blogger and host mom, Veldorah Rice Recently, I worked on a commercial shoot. I love working in the film industry, and always look forward to the next gig. The thing is, most of the time, no one … Continued
Post by guest blogger and host mom, Lindsay Hill A year ago, today, I was a very different person. I struggled with fear and with what people thought about me. I worried constantly about doing enough, being enough, finding enough … Continued
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is coming. Don’t think so? Just go to WalMart. The staff and volunteers of NHFC are elbow deep in the matching process for the upcoming winter hosting programs. We are now serving orphans from … Continued
