Rex provided hot chocolate and doughnuts for Esperanza and then ice cream and a pinata for the older girls. We celebrated Adela's birthday. She is so faithful to care for Michelle as well as being an A-B university student in psychology. She allows Dottie to be able to…

Sandy, who was raised here, asked that you all pray for her husband who has been called to pastor a church. He also has poor health. Ted and Lori left today so we already miss them. We took our son, Mynor, to lunch. The remedy for discouragement…

Last night was rough. I could not sleep as I had so much to pray about. Ted and Lori are leaving and they will be missed. We need house parents. We had a sweet visit with them to tell them bye bye. One of the government agencies, PGN,…

Wow! What a blessing we had Monday night as Ted and Lori with the help of friends gave the dorm staff and their families a virtual banquet from barbecued ribs to cheese cake. This is the first time I can remember such a gathering. We all needed it.…

Ted and Lori treated all of the dorm parents to a meal in Santa Lucia . They have been such good house parents and we as well as the Ezperanaza girls are going to miss them. Pray with us that God will move on the hearts of other…

CJ's team left Sunday morning and we are so grateful for what his team did in the dialysis house. I am still teaching the children about money and our relation to it. Today is the runoff for President of Guatemala so our older young people went after Bible…

CJ's team installed outside lights on the dialysis building and continues to work on the utilities. I had business to take care of business in the city. I do not like driving in the city but I had no one to go with me. Oscar had to call…

Walt's team went to Antigua and will leave for home tomorrow. CJ and his team are installing all the appliances, lights, etc. in the dialysis building. They are at a rate where they may be able to spend one day working on Ezperanza girl's dorm. Billy and Olga…

CJ the plumber arrived from Louisiana and brought 3 men. They are looking to work in the new dialysis clinic. They began installing the new appliances. The will install a stove, sink. refrigerator, washer, dryer, hot water tank and more. This is such a major giant step towards…

The team continued to paint in the baby dorm. Then they had pinatas for the dialysis children in the afternoon. They also had cake for the teachers. Dottie and her boys worked the flowers, etc. although the heavy rains continue. We have to cut the grass every few…

Larry, etc. treated the boys to ice cream. Dottie and I went to lunch with Larry, Sue, Walt and Randi. When I was a child 74% of Americans belonged to a church. Today less than 50% are believers. The Bible tells us people fall away from Christ for…

I have been teaching the children about finances. The Bible talks frequently about money and giving. Jesus spoke more about money then He did about heaven and hell. Every good gift is from God. Yesterday afternoon a large number of the boys who grew up here came to…

One of the children raised here from 2 years of age to 24 years is Claudia. She and her husband, Angel, came with their pastor and 70 church members to minister to our children. They own their own leather fabricating business and bring a Christmas gift or each…

The team had play time and lunch with children in dialysis. Walt, Randi, Larry and Sue who all were house parents here arrived so we are blessed. I felt well enough to give my testimony to the NC team. Someone said that parenting is walking around with your…

Our new dentist I had an issue with our banking system but I eventually was able to see what needed to be done. Dottie had her three week eye checkup and again received a good report. Thursday the NC team had a meal and sharing time with the…

Dottie is still recuperating so Adela rode with Heidy to purchase our weekly groceries. We are doing much better. Dottie has an eye exam Friday and so she feels she can travel to the appointment. We had a hailstorm Thursday afternoon. Very strong!

I just read that states are trying to bring back the motto "In God We Trust" in all schools. That would be a step in the right direction. This flu has lingered so I am thinking it could be something else. Dottie and I are still moving slowly…

I made an effort to get out of bed so I am taking it slow. Dottie is doing better also. The team had games, crafts and nachos with the younger dorms. They also had a soccer tournament with body wash and pizza as prizes. Tuesday was parent visitation…

The Bible was written by about 40 different authors over a period of 1500 years. It shows all that God has done to save mankind and restore the world. What a wonderful Lord we serve. The team continues to do morning projects and have time with the children…

Dottie and I have been ill for nearly 10 days. She was unable to get out of bed for church and I plowed through with the sermon. Last night we put together lunch and Adela served the Sunday meal. Last Sunday I was ill and Andreas preached for…