Mike Clark's Daily Blog
The race
Sebastian & Dorcas took the 2016 tax return papers to SAT (Guatemala’s IRS) so pray that we will have favor with that agency. Gretchen, Brandi & Gladys took me to lunch. I like being coddled. Lee,Walt & Randi both brought me sweets. Doncellas (older girls) gave me 3000…
Before not after
For my 74th birthday I took Dottie for her eye exam. Her vision has improved 30%. I was given a new pulpit for my birthday as well as some vitamins. We are having a major sit-down with three agencies on Saturday the 22nd. Pray that we will have…
Friendship
Candida begins her nursing practicum this week through November 22nd. The teams are installing commodes in the schooli, cutting grass, repairing motors, tiling the kitchen walls, cleaning the dining hall & painting Los Cometas. Friendship is the foundation of marriage. Friendship implies mutual respect and is crucial in…
Showing it
We had a major water pipe problem & although it took a few hours Adam fixed I with a little bit of help. Angie’s father lives in Escatawpa, Mississippi & has 8 suitcases for Casa. He can meet you half way to your home. He will pay the…
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Dicson & Luis qualified in the state academic olympics to go to the second round.We are so proud of them. The government is moving children so frequently now. We are down over 20% from last year. I pray that I can raise them long enough to educate them…
Prescription
Estephanie, Sandy & Kenny left today. Never have I been so honored by a mother like Gledia honored us & Casa. If every child had parents who left here with her attitude my job would be so much easier. Gratitude encourages us to continue. Our high school participated…
Marriage commandments
Please understand it is against Guatemalan law to post photographs of children on Facebook or any social media. CNA sent a letter that they are coming with a group on the 22nd to inspect us still again. It is disheartening. Judge Joseph Sabbath who has worked family…
Chad & Abby will be leaving Casa on November 6th their 3rd anniversary with us. They want more time with their children which I understand. There are no problems. Sisters Estefani, Sandy & Kenny came here as toddlers & have decided it is time for the “real” world.…
Lily from Tennessee was at Casa when adopted & she came to visit today for the first time. What a blessing! The Lord has blessed us with workers this week. Teams from Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina will be here before Friday. If the weather holds they will paint…
We need staff members. With Gretchen leaving & Brandi overworked we need help desperately. Pray that God will touch the hearts of someone who is called of God & wants to help. The elementary school will be participating in a basketball tournament by age groups. Romans 1:21…
Treasure
We dedicated Talen & Ingrid’s third son. They grew up here & at one time were house parents. I am proud of the marriage they have. Loving God with our heart not only means we treasure Him above all else. It means we have a passion. You…
Inside of you
The weather was beautiful today and after I shared my testimony the Americans spent a day of play & fun. It was a blessed Saturday. I am still making radio shows. I want to stay at least 6 months ahead. The doctor said I can begin to eat…
What’s love got to do with it?
Today is the “Day of the Army” which is a national holiday. There is no school and all of our offices are closed. The children are happy but it is more work for our house parents. Four teams are arriving today so I will give my testimony tomorrow…
A little girl
There was a special swimming trip for about 40 children and teens who were winners in the Saturday competitions. They went to Escuintla. It was such a special trip for the ones who worked so hard & competed so well. Lily was the person in charge of the…
Grandfather
I made more radio shows. It is therapy for me I suppose. I love teaching. Dottie & Marcos worked on some of the trees and the Gringos had a program for three dorms. We are blessed to say that all of the extra salaries for June/July have been…
Kindness
The Quinceaneras will be so blessed when I tell them a family in the USA offered to pay 50% of the cost of going to the hotel. Anyone who wants to help can send that to Debbie but make sure it is earmarked clearly. Debbie will keep a…
Excuses
One of the teenage girls had her appendix removed. The dollar fell yet again. CNA is coming to see the 3 children from Seguridad which is the home that burned. Randi is in the states as her mother will have extensive back surgery tomorrow. Walt has asked specifically…
Kindness happens
Today was visiting day so some of the American visitors helped by playing with the children who did not get visited by family members. I gave my testimony to the newest group of visitors. Our boys won another district soccer championship. Kindness is not worth anything…
The Rock
Officially the earthquake was registered at 6.9 with 5 people killed. With dorms being sponsored two dorms and the discipleship team were able to take excursions today. Josue’ & Vanessa went to Poaquil because his family & members of the church wanted to pray over them for their…
Old folks
We have had a great summer as teams have been so generous and willing to work. The children have been loved on & so much maintenance & construction has taken place. Dottie’s eyes are better & I am recovering well from the chronic intestinal infection. Today is the…