Mike Clark's Daily Blog
#399 our story
Duke spent the day making tables for the dining hall. Many of the tables are more than 25 years old. I am still not recovering too well from whatever is ailing me. Yesterday Sebastian and I had to go to the bank & do some major financial work.…
#398 our story
Bob has been building cabinets that have an area to hang clothes, 3 drawers and 2 opened areas. They cost us $250 each and thus far Bob has built and installed 8. Our dorms are 15 to 25 years old & so much needs to be done. Pray…
#397 our story
One of my oldest & dearest friends, Mike Davis, died this morning. Dottie was actually the midwife for the birth of their children 35 years ago. Duke, from Athens, Al. arrived to help with welding and plumbing projects. He has been coming faithfully for 19 years. 6/1/2002. Bob…
#396nour story
I gave my testimony to two teams that are here. Last night I preached to both the visitors and our children at the same time so mixing Spanish and English was interesting. Woods Edge had games and prizes with the little boys and then a sports evening with…
#395 our story
Visiting day so Bible was in the evening. One team had VBS from 1-4pm with different dorms. There was a horrible accident in front of our property as a beer truck made an illegal turn & was hit by an auto. The USA signed a pact with Guatemala…
#394 our story
One team played with puzzles with the dialysis children followed by water relays with all the youngest girls. The St. Patrick’s team took the Estrelitta’s girls to a movie & then had crafts with the girls in Esperanza. The Collierville team had crafts for the junior high. There…
#393 our story
Help! We need prayer warriors. We desperately need dorm parents. We will need one set by December 1st& a second set next spring. Quique played his official game wit the third string of the national team. His team won. We have 2 new teams. Tennessee had a praise…
#392 our story
I have not been feeling very well for the last few days. The teams that are here have been so willing to do whatever is asked of them. It has been a good summer with so many teams wanting to bless the children. The Collierville team spent an…
#391 our story
Some of the American visitors helped Dottie with her flowers which she always enjoys. One of the teams fixed a meal for the dorm parents. Last night the female visitors washed the feet of our workers and prayed over them. One team began priming the kitchen for repainting.…
#390 our story
We received a new girl last night. Josue’ took Mike F to the airport at 3:30am & then took a child to court at 6am. Sebastian had a meeting with Dr. Lou about Sindy II in dialysis. Debbie’s sister, Cindy, has helped Gladys with the Christmas bodega while…
#389 our story
Debbie fell down the steps in the office and now has a cast on her leg up to her knee. A new team arrived from Tyler, Tx.& I gave them my testimony. Sindy II had a new catheter placed and it is working. Gieselda is a little better…
#388 our story
This was such a lovely Sunday. I taught the children in Spanish and then I ministered the Word in English for the visitors. My topic was “Being Forgotten” and it ministered more to me than the two congregations. The Americans spent the afternoon playing with the children. Mixing…
#387 our story
One team had water balloon play with the boys while the other team played with the other children. Hector and I drove to Villa Canas (2 hours one way) to see where we will perform the wedding next month. Josue’, Debbie, Sebastian & Mike continued their meeting. Who…
#386 our story
An Arkansas team arrived so I gave my testimony to the teams that are here. Mike F. continues to meet with our staff. I am not sure if I have ever told you but our college boys help Oscar every day for 4 hours. I want the children…
#385 our story
The generator is back on line. Mike F, Debbie, Josue and Sebastian began their meeting & will be covering a number of topics. The Tn team had a time of songs and music for the older teens. The Texas team had banana splits for the younger girls. They…
#384 our story
The Texas team has been praying over every building at Casa.The Tennessee team had a Shrinky drinks time with the little girls. Mike F arrived to meet with Debbie & our staff. University girls 4/10/2002.We received 4 little ones today who were so dirty that it was difficult…
#383
16th: My secretary, Debbie, arrived with Cindy & others from Louisiana as well as a team from Tennessee. The Texas team had a cookie party with the baby dorm & a program with all of the female dorms. Telemedicine 4/6. Carlos was on his way to the beach with…
#382 our story
The team served hot dogs to the older boys. They also began their usual ministry of praying over every house and ministry of Casa. They also had games for the dialysis children. Please remember to pray for us as we need two more couples as house parents for…
#381 our story
14th: I spent a great deal of time yesterday praying for the storm Barry hitting the Gulf Coast. My family is in Lafayette, Opelousas & Baton Rouge. The Woodlands team is having an ice breaker(ice cream) with all of the older girls. Angie’s father collects items for us…
#380 my story
I woke up ill this morning so I pretty much stayed in bed. The NC team had coffee & doughnuts for the staff. Both teams spent this Saturday playing with and blessing the children. Gretchen is in Morgan City with Hurricane Barry pounding them. She is manning telephones…