A little over a month ago I got to visit some dear old friends in Honduras that I’ve known for over 20 years. I have photos of Isis, (in the cherry shirt), as a toddler running around the Santos-Mata farm in central Honduras, and remember building one of my first Justa stoves in Fanny and Gerardo’s kitchen. 

Live Life Like Lucas

Back in September 2023, a familiar but unknown face sat down across from me at a closing reception for a forum in Costa Rica. By the time our eyes connected, we both noticeably paused, stared, and slowly pointed at one another. Seconds later we embraced for a full minute without saying a word.

It is hard to imagine that 5 years ago today, Trees, Water & People faced its darkest moment in history, losing Lucas “El Lobo” Wolf, our incredibly adored colleague and friend.