Mike Clark's Daily Blog
#149 our story
Thanksgiving Day will be this Thursday but that day we have to buy the flowers for graduation on Friday so we had Thanksgiving dinner today. Each person brought their favorite dish. There were a few boys who have let Casa & now are working and married who showed up…
#148 our story
There was a writing competition in our school district against a number of schools. Alvaro won the male competition and Roxana won for the females. They each received a computer printer so we are proud of them. I am writing daily updates as many of you know. I have…
#147 Our story
Today was a major visiting day as parents came very early and stayed until 1pm. We also allowed the 18 year olds to leave to visit their families. It is very cold today and the families were outside with their children. We have not gotten any new request…
#146 our story
Dottie woke up and left the bed at 4am. She was unable to sleep so she made bows for each of the evening dresses for the quinceaneras (15 year old girls for graduation). We are changing school uniforms for the 2019 school year since we just cannot get…
#145 Our story
Roxana & Miriam dropped by to visit. I spent a portion of the day working on salaries as this is the time of the year we pay double salaries & some folks get triple salaries. January 1, 1994. We spent New Years at a church we…
#144 our story
Josue’ left for the states where he will speak on behalf of Casa. He went from our 72 degrees to low 30s in Nashville. Dottie’s Dobernam, Champ, had surgery this morning. They removed a stomach tumor. Gladys has been buying school pants & measuring each child. Olga is…
#143 our story
Georgies’ son was in an auto accident back in Louisiana. He was taken to the hospital but his injuries are not life threatening. Pray for him. Cristine’s niece has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has 8 children. Please pray for a miracle. Billy will begin interviewing teachers…
# 142 Our story
Dottie’s Doberman needs surgery. The church Fraternidad Cristiano came & had a program for 4 dorms. Benjamin who came here with one eye graduated yesterday as a chef and begins his first job tomorrow. And yesterday Roxanne received her diploma as she graduated from seminary in theology. So…
#141 our story
Sindy from dialysis who was sent home by the courts was in the hospital for weeks & accused her family of abuse. The courts sent her to a government home. Alex who had the kidney transplant & was sent home with his kidneys functioning at 100% has now…
#140 our story
Jim, Kate and Angie all left for their vacation in the states. The older girls went to San Bartolome for a sports competition. We received 3 new children. The Indiana team had an outreach to a village. The dollar has dropped again. One of our Dobermans is very…
#139 our story
The team had a Bible lesson followed by crafts for each individual dorm. In the afternoon they had a special time of sharing with all of Casa in the blue building. He was a Christian illusionist that shared how we get deceived by the devil. Also Cometas, Buen…
#138 Our story
A team from Indiana arrived today. They brought shoes. They also had crafts for the kids. Josue’ will be going to the USA next week. We received two new children. Did you see the news where two LSU fans beat an Alabama fan to death? How sick is…
#137 our story
We would like to make our annual trip home in February but as of now no one has invited us to share in their church. Would you pray about it? Call or email Debbie if you are interested. Dottie & I went to the city to buy the…
#136 Our story
Billy had a root canal done today. This is the time of year many groups & churches want to come and bless the children with games, movies, etc. Estella arrived from Tennessee for a family party in Coban. Quique dislocated his thumb, tearing ligaments playing soccer. …
#135 our story
It was a quiet Sunday with a light rain early followed by a heavy rain later but the children had plenty of play time. The law in Guatemala is that if a child fails a subject they are allowed a make-up test so tomorrow that will happen. This…
#134 our story
Each year for graduation Angie has the graduates & dorm parents over for a meal. So she, Christine and Dottie did it early because Angie will be leaving for the holidays. Susie graduated today with her nursing degree. I am very proud of her. The word…
133 our story
Yesterday on the day of the dead there were the flying of giant kites some nearly 50’ tall. Today some of the teen girls went to fly traditional kites up on the mountain. WQalt & his boys flew them here on the football field. The staff had their…
#132 our story
Juan Carlos who had kidney failure was sent home recently. Last night he passed away at age 16. The judges are not getting the best information before they send children back to their homes. Roxanna dropped by to tell me she graduates from seminary with a degree in…
#131 our story
Guatemala’s holiday for Halloween is called “Day of the Dead”. We bought Christmas gifts for Estrelitas dorm. Charles Rodgers and Bill Hughes from World Ministry Fellowship came to Guatemala and held a pastor’s conference at a church in the city. It was very well attended and I…
#130 our story
The winners of the different school competitions will go swimming at a water park in Escuentla. The discipleship group will be attending a special service in the city tonight. In 1989 when I first visited Guatemala on that one week mission trip I met a physician, Herman…