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…

Today was the wedding of Amilcar and Pamela and as always it was such a blessing and joy to join two of the young people raised together at Casa. Romans 12:10 says, "Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other". The decision to…

Sadly Ethan left today after nearly 4 months helping in the Vencedore boys dorm. He was great and will be so missed. Billy and I had to go to RENAP for legal papers on the land. Some of Cindy Biddy's family arrived and immediately had a party with…

Dottie was too ill to go grocery shopping. So I took Adela and Quique. Afterwards we went to purchase a wedding gift for Amilcar and Pamela. I also worked on their wedding ceremony. The sermon last night by our visiting pastor was solid. We were blessed with an…

Deep within all of us is to be known and to be loved. I want to be a good husband, father, friend and follower of Christ. Dottie and I got her boys working in her garden and then we went to the city to take care of business.…

Last week Shirley gradated from the university and this Saturday Amilcar and Pamela are getting married. One of the great blessings is to marry two young adults who grew up at Casa. Dottie and both have coughing problems. I am afraid that I kept her awake nearly all…

I have been sick with a bad cough for 4 days. Need your prayers. Ted and Lori's mission pastor as well as their Spanish church pastor arrived. Debbie and Lori met Mike F. in Shreveport for office training. "What you are is God's gift to you, what you…

Sunday: I was ill for the last three days so I asked Andreas to minister for me Sunday morning. He is an excellent teacher. Pastor Harold brought his church to play with our children. He also brought two preachers from Miami so they prayed over me. Thomas Kempis…

The last of the teams left and soon after it began raining cats and dogs. We have had record-breaking torrential rains all month. But we have so much enjoyed the teams the last few weeks. The worst part of torrential rains is that we have a number of…

Michelle left with Adela at 7am for a CAT Scan in the city and Dottie left at 8 for a follow up testing of her eyes. I am reading an excellent book called "The Garden". It is about the growing epidemic of fear, anxiety, and stress that are…

Ninty-seven (97) of our oldest children left at 3am for two days at a Christian camp in Zacapa about 3 hours away. They will return Friday afternoon. Ted and Lori's pastor and the pastor of their Spanish church in Texas are coming Monday for a few days. Brandi's…