

Mike Clark's Daily Blog
Alvaro preached for me.
Daniela, Febe and Boche came to church. I love whe older kids return to hear the Word. Sunday I was set to preach on the importance of prayer. But I woke up ill and Alvaro preached in my place. I have not been this ill in years. Prayer…
Dottie
Dottie is always filled with joy. Three of my board members came last week, Jessica, Estella and Kristi. They met with local contractors for two purposes. One group were landscaping professionals, and they want to landscape ALL of Casa in honor of Dottie. They also have three large…
Final exams
My son, Chad. We miss seeing him. The results from the MRI, Lab work and examination was positive. Without a miracle Dottie will not get better but these 6 months checkup showed that the therapy and medicines have kept her from getting worse. Yesterday the 8th grade from…
My In-laws
30 Years ago. Today Orlando drove and Jacqueline the nurse went to Chimaltenango for Dottie´s appointment. The neurologist said Dottie was about the same but he did give her 4 more medications. team helping Tim came by for me to share my story with them. The government did…
My Pianist
Dottie at the piano. Kelli, who is writing our biography, left yesterday and she has enough notes and stories that we may have to write the story of Casa in installments. My going through all these notes with beautiful stories of the children and seeing how many have…
Dottie´s parents
The Texas team had pizzas yesterday for the children. Three of our board members are here. It is the retired soldiers that are protesting and blocking major highways. They are due 1000 quetzales per month which is only $133. Dottie had a long day with blood work and…
Blocades
Dottie´s parents shortly efore his death in January, 2000. We were blessed by the Guatemalan women on staff with a special breakfast. They are so kind to Dottie and me. It is great how they help and admire one another and how much love they show Dottie. They…
The glow over Esperanza
The evening light behind our home and over Esperanza dorm. There is an excitement as we move to the last week of university exams and the graduation exercises and presentation of the quienceaneras in a week or so. Tuesday Dottie will have an MRI in the city and…
Progress
My baby sister when I was 9 years old. I believe that Kelli and I made progress on the book. I taught on singing as last Sunday we had a guest speaker. The university students began final exams last Saturday and will finish this Saturday. With the government…
Moses and McKensie
My grandchildren Moses and McKensie Julietta´s sponsor ,Marissa, is a missionary in Honduras, and she came to spend time with Julieta and come see us. Kelli and I worked on the outline of the book as well as viewed the film she put online. You can see that…
Kelli
My Dad and Mom in the middle celebrating my sisters wedding. Kelli arrived today. She has been writing our story which is a difficult task. The Maryland team is still here and doing projects with the children. Also, they are painting a wall. I woke up ill and…
FRANCIS
The Maryland team is still here and doing projects with the children. This is a good time for teams as there is no school, so the children get bored easily. Today they are doing a VBS with all the children. The photo of Frances does not do…
LUTHER
My brothers died but God blessed me with 5 brother-in-laws. This is Luther. Dottie woke me up saying she was in pain so I rubbed her legs. The nurse, Jacqueline has helped us before and she has a very sweet spirit and will be a blessing for Dottie…
Dottie´s parents
Colton had his Bible study for the men on staff. He asked us to respond to “What does it mean for Jesus to dwell in your heart through faith as seen in Ephesians?” and “What keeps you from surrendering to God?” I know this is silly but when…
MELVIN
For over 40 years Melvin was my mentor. The service Sunday was very special. I am still being moved in my heart and spirit at the sermon Cristine preach. It was so powerful as she spoke on Gideon. It was the best sermon that I ever heard on…
MISTY
Misty. A miracle. Sunday, I was going to preach on singing. When I got saved 63 years ago, I wanted to praise the Lord. But God never gave me the voice for performing Christian music. So, I sing during the service and sometimes when I am alone in…
You are my baby
Sisters Charlotte and Virginia with me. Dottie woke me up early and said that she saw the cutest baby she had ever seen. I had no idea what baby she was talking about. An hour later I asked her if she still sees the baby and she said,…
Education
Dottie in 11th grade. As you know most college students in Guatemala attend classes only on weekends. This is because of their need to work to supply what the family needs. When Oscar graduated as an architect there were 7 graduates. All six of his classmates were over…
Crawfish Pie
My sister, Charlotte, and me. There are still repairs being done in the kitchen, baby dorm and the school bathrooms. Mario blessed Dottie and I with the Disney channel and Dottie just loves Disney. She watches comedies and fairy tales, and I love to see the joy on…
Illness
Mike The team continues to work on the school restrooms and the apartment in the dining hall. I am using photographs of our childhood because Guatemala says we cannot use photos of children under 18 years of age. So get ready to see my face and others. Quique…