A special blessing arrived. It is a large bread oven especially for banana bread. Only Cristine is still in that USA as the staff begins returning from short vacations. Estella with her brothers Fernando, Mario, Esvin along with their spouses and children are taking a three day holiday…

I ministered on the power of the tongue and lying. God hates it the Bible tells us. It can destroy families, relationships, etc. There have been heavy rains the last few days. We had a very hyper 10 year old come recently and he was a handful. He…

Two siblings who were sent home last month were returned to us at 11pm last night. We have a few teenagers who took the booster earlier this week who have mild symptoms. Again it is Josue who has reacted the worse. We need sponsors. Alan and Brenda are…

We were blessed with 25 laptops for the college students. We also received a financial gift to purchase all new mattresses. I took a "me" day as I did not feel well. I listened to sermons and Christian biographies. That is by far the best medicine. The new…

We received a new little boy last night and he appears a handful. That is something I want to ask all of you to pray for and that is more children and more staff. Psalm 127:3 "Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from…

Josue' and Estella took Dottie and myself to breakfast. I am continuing to make radio programs for the future and just finished the tapes for January 2025. I love teaching in English. Because of Covid the Department of Education has offered jobs to our teachers and four will…

Brother Teddy brought us 10 pounds of shelled shrimp and two crawfish pies. It was so good that I dreamed of crawfishing with my Grandpa. Dottie had her hair cut which is a big day for her because I like it long so she had to change my…

Josue, Estella's husband, preached for me this morning. They have such a strong marriage and are raising their children for the Lord. Even though she has an MBA she has chosen to teach in a Christian school in Jackson, Tn. The Casa children are still talking about the…

Adam came this morning with a team from Virginia and our children loved having visitors after so many months of having few folks due to Covid. Our son, Tony, took his wife, Lily, and me out to lunch for our birthdays. Dottie tagged along. High School Graduates

Praise God we received a new child last night. Today we gave to the 11 high school graduates their graduation suits. It means so much to these seniors to reach this plateau in life. I suppose you can imagine how difficult it has been on the children and…

Matthew 19:14 "Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these". Every time we receive a child especially a very young child my heart rejoices. It tells me that God trusts me with…

God blessed us with two new children. We are so blessed that God trusts our staff to give life to children by sharing the Word, praying with them and giving them an opportunity at a future. Psalm 127:3 "Children are a gift from the Lord: they are a…

I began months ago teaching book by book in the Bible on radio. I am now in the 60th book which is I Peter. As of today I have lessons taped until August 30, 2024. Aroldo has been asked to speak before the medical staff in the largest…

When God said that life is like a blade of grass here today and gone tomorrow it truly is the truth. How did I get to 79? Psalm 92:14 "Even in old age they will still produce fruit, they will remain vital and green". God keeps sending us…

We had preaching this morning but no singing or children's church but we should be back to normal next Sunday. I shared with everyone in Bible that I am so proud of how the staff and the children have cooperated the last two years. With Covid abounding the…

I went to the city with Josue' to purchase school supplies for the college students. I have not left campus more then 10 times this year. Spending a lot of time studying! I believe we are down to two children with Covid. So many of our older children…

Priscilla, Amalia's daughter', came to move Amalia, her mother, to the new house. She led music here for a number of years until she got married and had three children. She was only eight when she came here. She is a very strong Christian. God blessed us with…

I had trouble with my taping of radio shows but Praise The Lord I have my son, Mynor, who is a computer genius. No matter how hard we try it is nearly impossible to quarantine the children as one child tests positive and when he is ok another…

We gave Amalia a gift for her 31 years working here. I calculated that in the 31 years Amalia cooked 33,945 meals at 3 meals daily. The children clapped, shouted and hugged her. Without a doubt God sent her to Dottie and myself three decades ago as she…

A few children are in quarantine so we are still trying to keep children to stay and play only in their dorm areas. We did not celebrate the July 4th Independence Day but, of course, this is not a holiday in Guatemala. As long as we have Jesus…