casa hogar imperio de amor | joy marie photography

12.04.2009

Joy Marie Photography, and our family have been lending support to Casa Hogar Imperior de Amor for a little over a year. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, we had the privilege of being invited to meet these incredible kids, and the leaders who serve them, in person. Words can’t even begin to describe how much love was in that place. We went expecting to help out & serve for a few days, and came away with so much more. These kids have been through difficulties most of us will never have to face, yet they still have such an AMAZING capacity to love. Here are a few pics from our trip, and be sure to check out the slideshow to see the whole story! What an INCREDIBLE experience…

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David's bald head caused quite a stir south of the border!

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these dogs make american junkyard dogs look like toy poodles...

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this is where they're building a new laundry facility & cafeteria for the kids!

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I'm sure you'd have a difficult time picking my three boys out of this crew...well, maybe the curls give them away!

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Paul Cortez - My heart has been filled with joy as I watch this video. I have visited this particular orphanage with my son Xavier. I have been with these children only once and I felt sadness, but was happy for all of them knowing that there are people as you all helping with the caring of them. They are beautiful children and I know that God will bless each one of them. To Christ loving families as yourselves, I thank God and Pray that you will continue to see the need for the help that all of you provide. Gracias A Dios por su ayuda! We love you. Paul Cortez

Xavier Cortez - My first visit to this orphanage was more than two years ago when they only had twenty some children and the demand gets stronger every day. Its beautiful to share time there with open loving hearts like you Joy, David and family. Gods touch is strong.. Thank you..

LAURA LOPEZ - Hello Joy Marie!!! Im Laura Lopez from Monterrey, I started help these kids since last year, for me it is a great exeprience because they need too much love. I really like the video it´s marvelous

Lara - What an awesome experience this must have been! Thank you for sharing this and being a part of such an inspiring journey.

Gina Reder - You brought tears to my eyes Joy Marie. This is incredible. I'm so glad to see you taking some time out of your busy sched for some personal projects. More more more!! Amazing. xo gina

LaTisha - Aewsome Awesome Awesome!! What a great work. touches my heart

Becker Hansford - I'm so proud of you Joy Marie. This is very touching and you captured it all beautifully!

Selina Ruiz - Wow Joy I knew the pictures were going to be amazing. I love them and the kids are adorable.

Tony Z - This trip must have been amazing!!! Very touching images!

Mindy - I second Lauren...what a great post. Thanks for sharing & for being such amazing people :)

Danya - Beautiful Pictures! I know this place and kids for a while, and it´s, just like you say in the comments, an incredible experience.

LAUREN - SO TOUCHING! THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US.

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