Jim & Kate are leaving for nearly two months so our staff just stays stressed. But they have been so faithful they deserve a nice vacation. They will also be buying Christmas gifts since Dottie and I cannot do it this year due to the quarantine.   We thought…

I listened to In Touch with Charles Staley & he spoke on knowing God’s will. It just touched my heart so deeply. The virus has continued to increase in our area. Josue’ has carried this burden as to what we can do with staff that has not come…

For the second time in 40 days Lake Charles has been devastated by a hurricane. Debbie will not be able to return for a while to LC because there is no power. I have not yet heard how much more damage was done to our home. It has…

To be honest with you I spent most of the day in my bedroom praying about the hurricane, sick friends & our finances.. So many people are in for destruction there in Lake Charles and nearby. Dottie and I have family, board members, donors and friends who are…

Debbie and some of her family evacuated to Austin, Tx. as the hurricane is bearing down on Lake Charles. This will be the 10thhurricane to hit the states in one year which is a record. Our son, Chad, will ride out the hurricane has he always has. Josue…

The bank that we have used for over 25 years here in Guatemala is closing satellite offices meaning we will have to go into the city for banking purposes and this is very dangerous. I was robbed a total of five times. Josue is making contact with folks…

I appreciate your prayers & I believe that I have my health issues figured out. I want Josue’  & the staff here at Casa to succeed so much I have not let go emotionally of what all I did for the last 31 years. Pray that I will grow…

Sebastian returned today after many months. Next week we will allow staff to return to work. I am very sorry but please realize that we just cannot allow teams to come. There are so many protocols to put in place. We would love to face time with folks…

As I was preaching both my legs went numb. Josue & Alex along with Dottie raced to the pulpit. Strangest feeling! However with their help I finished the sermon. My sugar was very high. My blood pressure was not too high. Would you believe the #1 Alabama fan,…

President Trump as well as the President of Guatemala both tested positive for Covid-19. It is a reminder as to how God is protecting us here at Casa. Your prayers are so appreciated. Last night two drunks hit head on in front of our property. They continue to…

Josue’ & I prepared a legal paper to be sent to the board members for their signatures. It is a critical document so pray we can do this quickly. T he children had a wonderful Day of the Child so it was a break from the boredom in…

We have a very large pressing need. Alex & Sara will be on vacation from November 1stuntil December 15th: We have no one at all on our present staff to watch the older boy’s dorm. I am asking that you pray for either a man or a couple…

All the dorms are preparing for individual activities ranging from soccer games to cooking out. Tomorrow is the Day of the Child which is one of the largest holidays in Guatemala. Dottie and I made the rounds of these activities beginning at 8am until 8 pm. It has…

We are so short handed on dorm parents & so we need you who love and support us to be in prayer for a miracle. Never have we lacked for house parents. The virus is not helping as we had at least one couple who was to come…

The college girls came up to our living room just to hang out. They wanted to see from me what can be done for the quinceaneras(15 year old girls) since we will not be able to have a ceremony & go to a hotel. Their idea was for…

I taught on forgiveness. It appears we have a number of teens who struggle with unforgiveness and deep hurts. I want to thank 1stBaptist Church in Bunkie & the Baines family for taking care of Debbie & her family since Hurricane Laura. They went home today.

Dottie & I were overwhelmed & humbled today as Dr. Lou presented us with a plaque & kind words for the work we and Aroldo have done for the dialysis work of Fundanier. For over 10 years we have used a portion of your gifts to Casa to…

Do you realize that more missionaries come to evangelize the USA than is sent to any other nation on earth? We no longer reach out to the world because the USA has gone so far from Jesus. Look it up!! What are we doing with what Jesus has…

We have been blessed by an offering to purchase 35 computers so that will certainly help us with the children studying on line. Virtual education will probably continue into next year. Remember our school year is February through November. I was raised in the 1950s & what a…

Jim, Kate, Dottie & I have the following ideas for Christmas 2020. Instead of individual gifts we want to give each dorm 2 Christian videos, a bag of candy & small games. We can do this for $100 per dorm. We also will have a banquet for all…