Mike Clark's Daily Blog
Malachi
Our daughter, Crissy, had her second son, Nicholas Eli, this morning. The cold weather has returned. My teeth are doing better although I am very sore. Dottie is working her garden boys preparing them for when we are gone. There is a team of women from Pennsylvania. Walt…
lukewarm
I had three more root canals making it 4 in less than 5 days. My teeth still do not feel right. The dollar went down again. Jim brought 8 boys to my house for supper and then we dedicated them to the Lord. They all have turned 18…
Peel it!
We left at 5am for the dentist. My brother in law, Wayne, had a heart attack and required a quadruple bypass. He is resting well.He had recently visited Casa with my sisters. Two girls that I have not seen in years both showed up within minutes of each…
Hate sin
When we go home on February 7 we will stay in Clarksville, Tn for the 3 weeks although we will share all the way down to Athens, Alabama. Alex is doing well so the transplant is scheduled for next week. Kaiser is having a routine biopsy as his…
Grace
Thom continues to talk with staff. He has met with nearly everyone on staff especially those directly involved with the children.He got pizza for all of the children. My tooth is is still painful but I can feel the change taking place. I will get a crown put…
Face to the wall
I went to the dentist early thinking this pain would soon be over. But we could not locate the tooth causing the pain. So we went to the city to a specialist and had the root canal done. We painted the upstairs railings. Little Tony will study art…
death
I was able to preach a little longer today. I am not as weak as I have been although I am having trouble with my teeth. I do not look forward to the root canal tomorrow. One of the best boys we have had chose to go home…
gift of time
Thom began speaking to various staff members. We received 5 new children this last week. Monday I will have a root canal. Each year Americans spend upwards of 30 billion dollars on their children. Giving to your child is not wrong unless you are using that gift…
My uncle
Our board chairman, Thom, arrived from Clarksville, Tn. He will be here a few days scoping out what can be done to help the staff. I spent the time before he arrived writing updates. Alex had a seizure following dialysis so is in the hospital. He is scheduled…
Andrew
The first large door was installed on the dialysis building. It is the main entrance. I have had a toothache for a few days so went to the dentist. He could find no cavities. Oscar & Brandi went to the states today. The government is giving us trouble…
worried
Marina, who was actually brought here years ago by the wife of the President of Guatemala, left today. She has graduated and has a job. We believe she will be successful. As the children mature and go off into a new life it is heart warming for Dottie…
Do not stagnate
Dottie had her eye exam. The results were very good.They are stable. Sebastian said the meeting with the IRS went well and we will get the results later. I went to Santiago and paid the property taxes for the land where the school is. We had to get…
SErving God
School started today and I spoke to the students outside on the bleachers and it was freezing. Our classrooms have no heat. Sebastian and Dorcas will bring our tax information to SAT (IRS) tomorrow. They specifically want to know about our school and how it is funded. Oscar…
servant
We awoke to another very cold Sunday. We let the girls wear pants to church. I am still so weak. My sermon was 20 minutes which you who know me will chuckle. But I just cannot stand up for a long time. Pray that I will regain my…
Mature Christian
Dottie asked that as a reward for taking off the brace that I take her to lunch. So I drove for the first time in 2 months. We all are praying for dorm parents. I would appreciate it if you would make this a major object of prayer.…
The Last Beatitude
Lee has a Bible class for 9 faithful young men. He asked that I share with them some of the miracles of Casa. There have been so many it was hard to choose 5 or 6. I prayed for them and then they prayed for me. Ezdras resigned…
children
Dottie went to buy groceries. My brace comes off Saturday so next week I will be able to drive her to shop. The college students have begun enrolling in the various universities. Jessica is speaking with various staff members about how the board can help. There is a…
Giving
The teachers have been preparing for 2 weeks on starting school Monday. Our school year goes from mid-January until November. Graduation and the Quinceaneras will be November 23rd. The kids do not seem too excited about the new school year. Hopefully that will change on Monday. I wrote…
Listen as worship
Mike and Jessica, board member arrived today for a week. Jacobo was admitted to dental school today. He is beyond himself with joy. He has studied so hard to get this opportunity. He won the scholarship offered his senior year in high school. It was a day without…
listening
Alex, in dialysis, will have his kidney transplant on January 29th. We need 24 blood donors. Pray that Alex and his father, the donor, will stay healthy as we await the surgery. Josue took Dottie to the city to buy uniforms for the high school girls. People…