Mike Clark's Daily Blog
I’da
The cold and rain returned so we walked the mall, had a late breakfast and then had an early dinner with Thom and Shawna. We leave early for the 3 hour trip to Somerville. Deion "Prime Time" Sanders, outfielder for the Atlanta Braves and cornerback for the…
tire
Dottie had some photos printed and then she and Shawna had a manicure. Thom and I went to see a movie 12 Strong which is the story of the first 12 men to fight the Taliban following 9/11. One of the 12 attended Bethlehem Baptist in Clarksville so…
A widow
This was a lazy day. We walked the mall as we do each day. We watched videos by Priscilla Shirer on the life of Gideon. Our ex-chairman of the board, Wes, called and it was great to catch up with him. This Sunday we will be at Fayette…
Tasks
There was a Mardi Gras party at the hotel where we are staying. We did not attend. The teenage girls in Doncillas went to the movies. The sponsorship of dorms is working well. Today we were blessed to meet and have coffee with another pastor. This one was…
Applause
We had coffee and a good visit with Thom and Shawna’s pastor and his wife. They ae Freddy and Susan Wyatt. The social workers had a meeting with the house parents. The theme was how to have a better relationship with the children. We all need to know…
prayer
Adam and Vilma returned to Casa yesterday. Walt and Randi spoke in a church in Rockingham, NC. Dottie and I are trying to stay warm in Tennessee. We will shop today. The most exciting thing we did was wash clothes. Macy’s team is in Guatemala and they have…
Can God use you?
The services at Lone Oak were very well received by the congregation. Pastors David and Rocky were so kind. It is wet and cold so went to the room and did not leave. just saw it is 30 degrees! Jim preached on forgiveness back in Guatemala. Josue said…
What you want
Fifteen members of Rotary International came to Casa to check on the mechanical cow. Jeny and Gabby fixed a snack for them with the soy extract. Dottie and I ate at Olive Garden for our anniversary. They got what they wanted but lost what they had. Psalm…
Grace
55 years ago Dottie and I married in her living room with only her parents, my father and her sister in attendance. The odds of us staying together this long were not too good. But with Jesus all things are possible. My only question is “How can 55…
habit
We began shopping. We had to buy a suitcase. Yesterday it was 31 degrees but today was a little warmer. We will be at Lone Oak Baptist this Sunday. We had dinner with Thom and Shawna in their new home. We are resting well and my teeth are…
Retaliation
My back surgeon called from Guatemala to ask about my back. It is fine. Thom and Shawna brought us through their new home. It is huge and beautiful. Yesterday on the flight from Guatemala to Dallas one of our suitcases burst. We are not certain what all we…
a diet
We went to the airport at 4am and arrived in Nashville at 4pm. Thom and Shawna met us and then we had dinner with their daughter Haley who works with street people. We have two interns for a month. One will work in the baby dorm and the…
The greatest gift
Alex came home today so he is doing well following the transplant. Getting ready to go to the states requires so much preparation. Gladys will stay in our house with our teenagers. A small team is here from Ohio and I gave them my testimony in the morning.…
On my hand
Dottie prepared a chart for her garden boys. It shows what they will do each week while she is gone. They are so faithful and love Dottie so much that they will do exactly as she has outlined. David Beam came by with a couple that had a…
Jesus
Alex has an elevated blood pressure so he needs our prayers. It appears he will not be able to stay at the Ronald McDonald home so we will have to provide around the clock care. He is out of ICU. Little Tony was robbed yesterday going to school…
kindness
Vilma, Adam’s wife, is now a US citizen. We are all so happy for them. They should be returning to Guatemala soon. Walt and Randy leave for the states Saturday and they have a couple coming to watch their dorm. They are Mike and Kelly Mellinger. While in…
abandonment
Strangely Aroldo told me that Alex does not want to drink water. When Keyser had his transplant he couldn’t get enough water. The doctors are working on a plan to get Alex to drink. The outcome from the meeting the IRS was that they wanted us to number…
last boats
Alex is in a lot of pain but he is doing well. The kidney is functioning. We left home this morning at 4:15 and I fell walking to the car. When we got back we could not find Dottie’s keys. In trying to help me she laid her…
more boats
I had the first good night’s sleep since I don’t know when. My tooth did not hurt me. But I have to be at the dentist in the morning at 6am meaning I will leave home at 4:30am. I worked on the end of the month finances and…
Ships continued
The transplant was done on Alex not Erick. I was dealing with an Eric when I wrote the update. I am sorry to confuse you. The surgery was successful. The surgery was over 8 hours long.The ultra sound showed he kidney is working. His father is 57 which…