Our Thoughts #1
Dottie is making the notes to leave for when we are gone. Larry & Sue returned today and will stay in our home while we are in the states. We purchased enough food for our house for the month. I have 50 of the more than 70 college…
Mike Clark's Daily Blog
Dr. Miguel, my surgeon, came to see Emmanuel & Bryan and change their bandages. He was very pleased with the progress of both boys. Kenny, one of our university girls, was hired to teach English in San Bartolome'. I had a special Bible time with the teenage boys…
Two Minute Warning
The weather was beautiful today. Church was a blessing. A number of young marrieds returned for services & lunch with Dottie & me. Satchel Paige said "Getting old is a matter of mind over matter. If you do not mind it does not matter". What would you…
Principles of Biblical Success #14
The West Virginia team left after being such a blessing to us all week. Adam & Vilma will go back to the states for 3 months beginning April 15 so that their baby will be born in Alabama. Bryan had his surgery on his arm. Dr Rodriquez said…
Biblical Principles of Success #13
Pastor Jose' came by for money to finish a church. He informed me that we have built 10 churches and a home for a pastor in the last 12 months. God is so good. I learned, #26, that if I am going to succeed I cannot live in…
Biblical Principles of Success#12
We received an 11 year old girl who s burned horrible & has been in the hospital 13 days. She was working as a french fry cook on the street. Then last night a brother 9 and a sister 12 arrived. Continuing our discussion of success…
Biblical Principles of Success #11
Aleluya! Sindy is off of the ventilator. Dr. Lou came with a team from the hospital to see the construction. Walter met with him to prepare for us taking dialysis children. A judge lied to me again. The court called & said they wanted us to take…
Biblical Principles of Success #10
Sindy 1 is still in ICU on a ventilator but no longer critical. She had a violent reaction when CO2 was pumped into her stomach. Her body bloated but during the night they were able to remove most of the fluids. She is no longer critical but…
Biblical Principles of Success #9
Celia is near childbirth as I write this. She has been in the hospital all day. Josue' took a child from the baby dorm to the hospital as she broke her arm. She needs surgery. SINDY 1 IS ON A VENTILATOR HER LUNGS ARE FILLING UP WITH FLUID.…
Biblical Pronciples of Success #8
Today was visiting day for parents and it went very smooth. So many of the children who were raised here come back with their own children now. Looking at the principles that God has set out for our success in life we have seen that we must finish…
Principles of Biblical Success #7
Sindy I was hospitalized this morning so both Sindy's are there for more surgery. Also Antony, Bubba's son, was taken to the hospital. It appears to be an infection related to the varicose veins in his esophagus & stomach. Tim will fly to Tampa to attend his uncle's funeral on…
Principles of Biblical Success #6
It appears another crisis has passed as we do not have to be concerned by the authorities who were harrassing us. I felt like Nehemiah when the enemies surrounded Jerusalm to pester him as he was rebuilding the walls. Sindy 2 is in the hospital with catheter problems.…
Principles of Biblical Success #5
For our sponsors I want to share that 5 of our children in the transition home have bought property. Jacob, Edwin & Pablo have done so & both Marlin Estefany & Eddy have built their own homes. An official from Santiago came & was rude wondering why I…
Principles of Biblical Success #4
Emmanuel's surgery went well. He will have a slow road to recovery. Next week we will have the surgery for Bryan & hopefully Mario also before I leave for the states. I fell yesterday & although I was fine my physician texted 6 times to see if I…
Principles of Biblical Success #3
Tim had an uncle pass away yesterday. He was only in his 50s. I am not sure if he will fly to Tampa for the funeral. Marjorie finally returned from the hospital & Emmanuel was taken into surgery for the broken arm of years ago which was not…
Principles of Biblical Success #2
The kids just keep treating me like an old man. Oops! I are one! They will carry the lightest item for me. If I get in the car alone they run & ask if they can ride so that I will be safe. The results of my biopsy…
Prinicples of Biblical Success #1
Estella is with child! She & Andres are ecstatic! Dottie & I are going to be grandparents for an unknown number of times. After my sermon this morning I was so excited I spent the afternoon writing my next two sermons for Sunday mornings. Dr Miguel came to…
Suitcase
The calm before the storm! Monday the classes will begin for elementary through high school. Some of the college students have classes with all of them starting by the week end. So we are still getting school uniforms, shoes, etc. Tim is working on the possibility of teams…
Forgiveness #2
Years ago Bill & Mary Hughes came to Guatemala & laid hands on Dottie & me and the ministry. They have been monthly supporters for 26 years. Today she passed into the arms of Jesus. Pray for Bill & the family. She was a wonderful Christian and a…
Forgiveness #1
ALERT!!! We should be ready in ONE month to rough in the plumbing and electric for the hospital. The architect will have the plans in 2 weeks and we can use a NUMBER of plumbes & electricians. Contact Tim at timothyruthjr@yahoo.com Michelle, Oscar & Tatina began classes today…