For several reasons, many Easters had passed before we returned to Hopkins, for none of which the village itself was to blame. Finally, we found ourselves back

Photo by Denver Gillett via DJI Drone Belmopan, the capital of Belize, may not be as well-known for tourism as other destinations in the country; however, it has its own unique charm. Situated in the heart of Belize, Belmopan offers a peaceful and laid-back atmosphere, far removed from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. With its lush greenery, wide open spaces, and friendly community, it provides a refreshing escape for both locals and visitors. In this hidden gem of a c

Located in the Cayo District between Belize’s western border and the Chiquibul National Park is the Belize’s most spectacular Mayan site: Caracol.

From the lush jungles of Belize emerges the mysterious and fascinating St. Herman's Cave, a place of legend and mystery, beauty and tranquillity, with a fascinating history.

It was my first ever extensive injury, and a harrowing one indeed. It happened on June 5th, 2009 in San Jose Palmar Village near Orange...

The deafening sound of gunfire tore through the velvet darkness on that tranquil May night. It aroused an eerie amalgamation of fear and...

It was Saturday morning. This was the day for which we had been waiting patiently since it was when we would get to see Mama Naya. Mama...

My journey into high school commenced with an unexpected twist when I ended up at Nazarene High School in August, of 2012. The school...

After drinking a cold glass of Toki orange juice, we got to work! First, we helped Maya Naya place the tomatoes, sweet peppers, and...

I loved horses from a young age. Pa, with his hair-raising cowboy yell and Wild West spirit, helped me into the saddle practically as...

It's probably five in the morning, I'm not certain.       My alarm hasn't rung, and in the depths of my subconscious, a loud, almost...

I knew something was wrong that afternoon in 1989.  I had come home for lunch. Nothing out of the ordinary about that. I did it every...

There are moments in time when everything just stops. You find yourself facing a terrible storm, which you don’t know how to prepare for....

Brrrrrring! The school bell echoed through the Infant area of United Evergreen Primary School, a sweet relief to my antsy classmates. I...

The kitchen always carried the aroma of corn tortillas in the early mornings. My Nah  would be there, hands busy kneading masa and...

You just had to be the hero.  See what happens when you help people?  What happened to protecting us ?  Why act against our own...

The first memory is a small one. No external trauma, no defining moment. It was a feeling. It began with a tightness in my chest, a...

As I sat inside the bus terminal, I was approached by a little girl with a basket on her hip. I couldn’t help but see myself 25 years...

Kimberly Santos Photo by Belize Mennonite Blog It's 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning. You're lying in bed, thinking about how summer is just...

Amber Pollard ♦ Family vacations are typically a happy experience, and ours was. Until a horrifying situation arose that taught me the...