Mike Clark's Daily Blog
#157 our story
We left for the hotel with the girls early & two hours later was notified there was no water on the back property. It took all that was in me not to return to Casa to help with the problem. I am trying to let go! Some of…
#156 our story
Randi left and Walt will not be far behind. They will be missed by Dottie and I as well as the children. Gretchen is also leaving so our hearts are taking a double hit. Mike &Amber will be coming soon to take their place. We will be taking…
155a Our story
The David & Cindy Lundy awards for top academic excellence went to Doris & Heidy. We had two huge activities today as the aerobics instructors had their last day with Esperanza and Doncellas girls so they brought treats. The younger dorms Angelitos, Esrelitas & the younger girls in…
#154 our story
The hoopla is over as graduations, awards and the presentation of the quinceaneras is finished for 2018. Marlin & her team did a great job with a skit that I know ministered to the parents. Roxanna graduated & is leaving Casa to live with family members. When she…
#153 our story
At 7am Dottie, Gladys & I went to the market in Antigua to purchase the flowers for the quinceaneras. At 9 we went back to Antigua but the road was blocked & the traffic was incredible. Two vehicles hit one anther. There was one dead and 6 critical.…
#152 our story
Sandra Patricia who left here a few years ago came to show me her diploma from high school. She is married, has a child and finished school. I am so proud of her. Thom, Jerry & Clay took Josue’ fishing and he fell asleep standing up in the…
#151 our story
Thom & Josue went to Gulf Port to visit Jerry C. Jerry was the instrument God used to begin all of the construction projects at Casa. The Maryland team cooked turkeys for Buen Pastor. Sebastian, Aroldo & the social worker met with Dr. Lou in the city about…
#150 our story
This is our busiest week of the year. Teachers are getting final grades recorded. On Friday there will be graduation for kindergarten, 7thgrade and 12thgrade and the presentation of the Quinceaneras. Los Cometas will be going to Grizzly Pizza. Randi returned from the states so she and Walt…
#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…