Mike Clark's Daily Blog
#360 Our story
Don & Lissi had a movie & food for the boys in Vencedores. Today we are packing up for our trip home Sunday. The Oklahoma team took Esperanza to Petapa while the enter Star team went to Antogua & a team of 25 arrives this afternoon. (Sat). Some of…
#Don
The flags in all of Louisiana were at half-mast for Dr. Hines. I cannot describe to you how wonderful the memorial & funeral were. All I will say is that I have never seen anyone so honored by his family, friends and even politicians. I have lost a…
#359 our story
We drove to Bunkie where we checked in, had lunch and then went to be with Don’s family. The memorial service was beautiful as his grandson outshone both the governor & I in remembering his grandfather. Josue’. Sebastian and Billy had a very important meeting with one of…
#358 our story
Dr. Hines went home to Jesus yesterday. He was such a blessed brother to me and Casa. Our prayers are with his family. The memorial will be at 6pm Thursday and the funeral on Friday in Bunkie, La. Aroldo says that Grielda is getting worse. Her catheter came…
#357 our story
We spent the day reading and doing a lot of praying as there are so much we need to pray about. Josue’, Billy and Sebastian need your prayers as they are having to make many decisions. Probably this separation from them the last two weeks has been good…
#356 Our story
Dr. Hines has been moved to hospice in Lafayette. He is in terrible pain & the family is asking for more prayers. There were 19 candidates for President & the top two finished with 23% & 17% so there will be a runoff. The main themes were gang…
Charles
Billy preached for me today. Today is election day in Guatemala. Charles Rogers a young 83 and still traveling the world sharing the Gospel Dottie and I attended church where Charles Rogers was preaching. I have known Charles for over years. We were on the board of World…
#355 Our story
Dottie and I finished writing the Christmas cards. We went to a bookstore & bought Christian books for our trip home. Gathering for praise and worship 1/13/2002.Today was accident day. Jose’ fell down the stairs and broke his nose; Sandra fell off her bicycle and had to have…
#354 Our story
The children had a concert tonight. I received the sweetest note from Emma who was adopted by Paula years ago. She just graduated and is on her way to college in Ohio. She thanked me for taking her in as a young child and for her receiving Christ.…
#353 our story
Griselda is fully awake, responsive and doing wonderful. Our soccer team represented our state against other states. They tied the first game & then won the second. Dottie & I began shopping for items Dottie needs for Guatemala. Our soccer team that won a tournament in Guatemala Ciyt…
#352 our story
Georgie took Michelle (special needs) for lunch & ice cream so has made a friend for life. Yesterday they took Griselda off of the breathing machine & she remained unresponsive. But today she moved her limbs, opened her eyes & recognized Aroldo. So keep praying. I received a…
# 351 Our story
Dottie took the opportunity to shop for our vitamins, etc. which we normally do in September. The boys at our house are cleaning the water tanks. I had a conference call with Thom who is our board chairman. Charlie Rogers who was the man responsible for bringing me…
#350 our story
Aroldo texted me that Griselda is still in a coma. This is her 4th day. Her brain is swollen. She needs a miracle. 12/19/2001. It was a hectic day as I used 20 of the oldest teenagers to help me put the name on over 300 bicycles and tricycles.…
#349 our story
We attended church services at one of the local Lake Charles. They had 30 members of Adult Teen Challenge and their testimonies were wonderful. Another of the original members of Alleluia Acres in Lake Charles, James Savoy passed away today. Gladys preached in my place today and the results…
#348 our story
We woke up early and drove to Opelousas to see my sister, Charlotte, and Wayne then on to see Dr. Hines. The Guatemalan kids have sent him gifts. We left there and drove to Lafayette to visit Crissy and our 3 grandchildren. Returning to Lake Charles we visited…
#347 our story
Griselda went into surgery to have her catheter changed & she went into cardiac arrest & is in ICU. Both Josue’ & Aroldo texted to tell me it was serious. Brian’s funeral was so uplifting as he was such a beloved man. Dottie & I saw many of…
#346 Our story
We had the wake for Brian tonight. I have been in contact with Ginger who is Dr. Hines daughter and he is fading fast. The weather is so wet and the traffic in Lake Charles is terrible as they are working on I-10 and the I-210 bridge. Farmers…
#345 Our story
The weather was terrible flying into Houston so the plane detoured around San Antonio adding an hour to our trip. Before we left we received a little girl. She asked Josue what time did she have to get up to cook breakfast. Josue told her she didn’t have…
#344 Our story
We received two new children last night. Dottie and I spent the day preparing to leave for Lake Charles. Two social workers came and spoke to our older boys about their life goals. We have a new guard at the front gate because David had to retire due…
#343 our story
Brian passed away today. He was the husband of Cindy who is my secretary Debbie’s sister. I had the privilege of performing their wedding. Dottie & I will fly home to perform his funeral service. My heart is broken for Cindy and the children. I gave my testimony…