Mike Clark's Daily Blog
Joseph 3
Tony took us to the airport at 3:15am & we were picked up in Lake Charles by Malcolm at about 3:15pm so it has been a long day. We are happy to be back in LC.We had dinner with our daughter, Becky, & two of our grandchildren, Lily…
Joseph 2
After staff meeting we finished touching bases with various staff members as we will leave at 3:30am Tuesday from Casa. While I am gone Ezdras will preach the first Sunday followed by Adam, Jim & Gladys the next 3 Sundays. Isn’t that awesome? The kids prayed for us…
Joseph
I have preached for ½ century & I can only think of one sermon that was worst than the one today. In my heart I felt as though I had what God desired but it was flat, empty & a struggle. Sadly it will be a month before…
Laughter
I met with Billy & Sebastian about the next school year. Billy had a tremendous proposal. Great improvement! Also we were voted one of the top 4 schools in the state. Lee & I have been meeting for morning prayer together & I will miss that while I am…
The Mother of many nations
As you probably know I do not post individual pictures as this is now illegal in Guatemala. Our seniors began their internships which requires working in the area of their career choice for one month. My blood sugar was 109 and since there is a history of diabetes…
An idea!
Our elementary school had special activities and tomorrow our seniors will begin their internships. As I have aged I realize my physical body is slowing down. Dottie and I desire to no longer go to the USA in February & September for an entire month. Physically we drive…
Row your boat
Brandi left for the states for three weeks. Dottie had her third eye injection. While at the clinic our tub was running and flooded the bedroom and closet and poured through the ceiling. We bought more of the staple foods we have for our house while we are…
Bad son, good son
The opthamologist called in a retina specialist and they decided to continue with injections in Dottie's eye and wait until October to make a decision on surgery. We see the first mother and the first murderer so let’s look at the first martyr. Abel had a heart…
Mama had a baby
Today we had morning service in the school area where I shared about water baptism & then Ezdras baptized those new believers whom the discipleship team have taught and know that those teens understood & were ready. We followed that with visitation Sunday. Very stressful last two days. Waiting…
The First Woman
Arolodo takes two of our hemodialysis children to a hospital in Escuintla. This hospital also provides dialysis for convicts. Yesterday, 3 patients and 2 policemen were killed at the hospital by gunmen. Praise God! Our children were not there. Dottie’s eye has not improved so there will be…
We left a little before 4am to take Wes & Debbie to the airport. There was a horrible accident down the mountain so I had to turn & drive over 1 mile into oncoming traffic & skirt the city to get them there. God blessed us and we arrived…
Humility
Aroldo is attending a nephrology symposium. Andy & Jessica left this morning but Wes & Debbie are still here & speaking with the dorm parents, etc. The board meeting went well & there were some excellent ideas given so we feel it has been a positive & blessed…
Growth
I am so proud as Kevin has now passed the math, chemistry & physics portion of his medical school application. New he takes the biology test & WHEN he passes that he will be eligible for acceptance. The board spent the entire day, an hour at a time,…
How many religions?
The board met with those on staff involved with the web site. In the afternoon Sebastian shared with the board what CNA is and then Dorcas shared with how we report to SAT(IRS). They did a wonderful job of describing their areas of labor. It has been an awesome…
Companionship
Jessica and Andy became members of our board of directors today. Immediately Wes, our chairman, spoke to the staff and each staff member introduced themselves with a few words. Then we had the financial portion of our meeting & it went well & I feel better. Today we…
Pride bring failure
Friday nights the children have praise & worship without any staff present. Normally it is from 6-8pm. But this one went until 11pm. We pray that God will continue to move in their lives. A young man sent me Joshua 1:9, "To be strong and..” I know some…
Shame on me
The weather is affecting the arrival of our board of directors so we will not begin until Monday morning & attempt to cover all that is necessary. I wish I could relax. Sometimes I shrink God. I am guilty! I do not know why? But I have…
Run for your sake Run
Nine of our high school boys won medals in the area Olympics. Debbie, my office manager, arrived today as we will begin the annual board meeting. I am grateful to all of you who are praying about our finances. It has been a rough 6 months. The Bible…
Pornography
The evening meal on Thursday are actually picnics with each family sharing a meal together. It has worked so well and the extra time with their siblings helps them to bond. I recently saw a statistic of $20,000,000,000 a year is spent on pornography every year in America…
Forgiveness #2
The value of the dollar is going down which is further affecting our finances. Daily I pray for unity with the children, staff and transition team and I pray for the finances. One of the children on dialysis began having seizures so she will spend the night in the…