Mike Clark's Daily Blog
#449 Our story
We took our time driving to Decatur. Dottie continues to shop here & there. We have been resting as much as we can. Traveling is not easy for old folks. Monday we head south to Baton Rouge which is over 750 miles. Sunday morning Estephanie will have a…
#448 Our story
Dottie and I did not realize how tired we would be. We drove nearly 500 miles yesterday & slept this morning until 7:30am. We did a little shopping & washed clothes as we are preparing for the last two weeks here. We will be at First Generation Baptist…
#446 Our study
The women celebrated Christine’s birthday with a meal on the mountain. Ruthie is working so hard on the community gathering. Two large tents were used. Dottie worked on the flower beds nearly all day. I shared my testimony & told stories of the children. g under This was…
#447 our story
aWe left at 6:15am & drove through, Pa. and Ohio and Indiana and stopped in Illinois so we are tired. No news from home. We are so tired so I am sending this update very early. 11/21/2002.The Illinois team left. Today, Jennifer who epileptic & Gladys Ignacia had…
#445 our story
I am fasting for my health as well as the health of two precious friends of mine. Join me! Our board voted to increase our staff with another social worker and another psychologists. We are also needing another driver to help carry children to court & medical circumstances.…
#444 our story
I spent the day reading and praying. Dottie & Ruthie did a few things around the house. Today is another national holiday in Guatemala. Aroldo is going to Mexico to attend a nephrology seminar. Cindy II has a court appearance later this week. She is 18 and must…
#443 our story
Ruthie is such a sweet hostess. The morning service at First UMC in Carmichaels was well received & they served us lunch. The evening service at New Life was equally kind and generous. It has been a blessing. The best students through 3 semesters 11/1/2002. As you can…
#441 our story
Lissie did return back to Casa today but they will be returning to the states to get her proper treatment. Donavon will go back & forth but this gives us a huge crisis. There is no male adult who can watch the dorm when Donavon is in the…
#442 our story
Sunday we will be at First United Methodist in Carmichael, Pa. at 10:30am & in at 6:300PM we will be at New Life Ministries in Reedsville, W.Va . If you would like to financially help Donavon & Lissi just send it to Debbie marked medical expenses for Lissi.…
#440 our story
They were able to remove the large kidney stone from Lissie but she will stay another night in the hospital. Dickson with Dottie & me. In Guatemala our marching band was in a completion from 3-8pm in the village. After a good morning session Thom took us to…
#439 our story
Lizzi went through surgery well & if she has a good night she will return to Casa. The board meeting was long but so much was accomplished. We saw where God has been so good & faithful. In Guatemala this is Independence week & today was the election…
#437 Our story
Todd & Jamie brought JonJon to see us. He had a box of awards & medals and what he has accomplished is beyond anything that most people can think! He is in 10thgrade making all A’s & B’s & won the state championship in track & field. What…
#438
We left Washington & flew across country to Nashville where Jessica met us. We went to the hotel & Sebastian called to tell us that Lissi was in the hospital with a kidney stone. Please pray for her & Donavon that the Lord would heal her. She is…
#436 our story
We were interviewed on stage at Hungry Generation church. There were two services and Julie did the interview. This is an incredible church. In the evening I shared with a large group of interested folks for three hours. I must admit this time change really messed me up.…
#435 our story
We left Lake Charles & flew through Houston & Denver on to Pasco. Wa. It was a long day. We are staying here with Ivan and Julie. They & their families came here from the Ukraine as refugees. They came seeking religious freedom. She fixed us varenki which…
#433 our story
One of the teenagers had surgery on her eye. The main commercial washing mashing machine is not working. The children had a “Let’s play together” from 1-4pm so all the kids could be with their siblings. From 4:30 – 6pm the children picnicked with their siblings. We will…
#334 our story
We did our necessary business as we leave Saturday for Pasco, Wa. I ask you to pray that we will be able to get two more sets of house parents & a maintenance man. Critical needs!! An organization by the name of IDUCARI had an activity for the younger…
#432 our story
We had our yearly dental appointment & they had to fix a number of cracked teeth. The weather temperature was 99 yesterday as we drove from Lafayette. Arolodo took a photo of the 8 dialysis children together. One or another has been in the hospital & they have…
#431 our story
The former First Lady of Guatemala lost by coming in runner-up for President. She was arrested yesterday on 21 counts of various things including receiving campaign money from the gangs. Josue took us to the airport at 3am & Malcolm picked us up in Lafayette & we were…
#430 our story
Four months ago one of our teachers had a miscarriage and yesterday her child who is a student here began vomiting blood. Please pray for a miracle. To face multiple deaths is almost impossible to conceive. Josue’ & Billy will each take a turn preaching on one of…