Mike Clark's Daily Blog
#43 my story
We had a hard rain last night and over 200 feet of our wall fell. It will cost thousands so pray for a financial miracle. The rain was so hard that the blue building had 2 inches of water in it. A census has begun in Guatemala.They came…
#42 my story
We were so tired when we arrived home that we were asleep by the time our heads hit the pillow. This is unusual. We unpacked and then I met with Josue’, Sebastian and Billy. I am getting use to my new role that I trust will be a…
#41 My story
Our day started early but we were able to get home to Guatemala tired but okay. Josue picked us up at the airport and filled me in on what happened while we were gone. Our soccer team won a major championship. Four champions played one another and Casa…
#40 my story
Our last day in Fayetteville. We drove out to the cemetery and then had lunch with Linda before packing up to leave early tomorrow. Just two days ago I shared with you that a dear minister friend, Bill Hughes, passed away. This morning Jim Baker, a missionary to…
#39 my story
I spent time working on lessons and updates before going and visiting with Linda. We will return to Guatemala on Tuesday. The Florida team had pizza for all of the children. Two ladies will give their testimonies of abuse. Louisiana team giving popcorn and M&Ms. Angie's father lives…
#38 my story
I believe that the emotional strain of the last week finally caught up with me and I just am so exhausted. Dottie and I did a little shopping and then visited with Linda. In Guatemala the Florida team went to Antigua and the Louisiana team spent the day…
#37 my life
The funeral was truly a celebration of Jim’s life. Dottie was able to spend time with her two remaining brothers. We had a special time with our nephew Mark and his wife Susan who are pastors and church planters in New England. Our time in San Cristobal was…
#36 my story
I cannot but think on the hundreds of supporters of Casa the last 29 years who are no longer with us. God has blessed us with so many lovers of Casa through the years. Jim & Linda’s families began arriving. So we were able to visit with Dottie’s…
#35 my life
Two teams left this morning. A team from Northside Assembly in Crowley, La. arrived. This church was with us from the beginning in 1989 and this is the first time to visit and we are not there. The Florida team went on a medical outreach. The Arkansas team…
Long Day
Dottie and I began our day a few minutes after midnight and arrived in Fayettesville, Ar around 5pm and went to visit Jim's wife, Linda.The funeral will be a military one on Friday. The Florida team began painting the office building. I believe that another team had a…
#34 My story
Dottie’s brother, Jim, as president of the Downtown Fayetteville Rotary Club raised the money to equip the kitchen & dining hall as well as equip the largest dorm & finally computers for the school over a period of 20 years. He loved Casa. We did get tickets so…
#33 my life
Dottie’s brother, Jim, died this morning. Pray that we can get tickets to Fayetteville because Linda wants me to do the service. We dedicated Oscar VI’s son Michael. The Alabama team provided VBS for the boys from Vencedores and Cometos and a second VBS for the younger girls.…
#32 my story
The Alabama team had a block party for the baby dorm. A team from Springdale, Arkansas arrived. The teams made bracelets and puff balls with the girls. Movie & popcorn for the younger children. Cupcakes and crafts for the teenage girls in Esperanza down. A large group from…
#31
Alabama team arrived & has goodie bags for Vencedores tonight. Tn #1 had s’mores for with Esperanza. Tn #2 had cupcakes and crafts with Doncillas. The teams painted. I am already bored in retirement so I am attempting to write a book as so many people have asked…
#30 my story
Today the elementary school had a basketball and soccer tournaments for both boys and girls. One Tennessee team pizza, s’more & puppets & line dance for various dorms. When we arrived at Tapachula, Mexico which is near the Guatemalan border I dropped Dottie and the children at…
#29 My life
The Tennessee team painted and then served s’mores to three dorms. Another Tennessee team arrived. Gretchen ministered to the older girls. Her lesson was on idols. Dottie, sadly, had the boys cut back her boganvillas that had reached the top of the two story office building because the…
#28 my story
Gretchen hosted a breakfast for Walt & Randi who will be leaving this weekend. Randi will remain in the states with her sons and Walt will return in a few weeks & remain until December 9th: Randi’s constant smile and enthusiasm will be so missed. The Tennessee team took…
#27 my story
There was a devotional for our ladies with snacks hosted by the Arkansas team. The Tennessee and Arkansas teams went to a village and installed stoves and donated clothes. The Texas team worked on the electrical and hosted a sports day for the older boys. I spoke to…
#26 my story
Pastor Johnny from Arkansas shared our pulpit and taught the children about salvation. The Texas team had vrafts and pizza with 4 dorms. The Arkansas team had a movie and popcorn with the older children. There is a Tennessee team that arrived Friday. The last morning…
#25 my story
The Texas team had a carnival day for every dorm. The Arkansas team in addition to their jobs today of replacing swings on the playground had a men’s ministry meeting for all of guys. Doug gave a great lesson. The NC team had a talent show contest.Busy day!…