Cambria This is the last day of tests for the children for the semester so they are relieved. Last week when Dottie bought groceries Oscar could tell a man was following them so I took Dottie shopping today. Another of our children adopted years ago graduated from college…

Adela and Michelle left at 4am for Michelle to have her follow up examination to see if the eye surgery was successful. Sadly Michelle would have 2 seizures while in line so the hospital did an electroencephalogram of her brain activity. Guatemalan pastor and team ministering to our…

I had someone take me to Immigration as driving in the city is not my cup of tea. From the time I left he house it took 4 hours to get the paper work so I can travel to see my sister. Debbie and her family came in…

Years ago in my church I received a letter saying "We are leaving the church because you only love rich people". That same day I was called and the person said, "We are leaving the church because you only love poor people". I called Pastor Holton and asked…

My granddaughter, Isa, was chosen to receive the character award called the Trait of Compassion and gave a speech to her classmates in Jackson, Tn. Adam and Vilma came to get Michelle, special needs daughter, to bring her for two days on the mountain. I have not been…

I have a dear family member who is diagnosed with cancer in the blood. Pray she will not suffer and that her heart is right with God. Pastor Harold came with a group just to share the Word, preach with puppets, play and love on our children. The…

I woke up at 3am feeling poorly and barely made it out of bed. Just tired! One of our younger teens had cataracts removed from both eyes. It was successful but very painful. A precious couple who have helped us since we came to Guatemala celebrated their 73…

Billy hired a music teacher to teach drums, bass, piano, guitar, etc. Today was his first day. I was thinking of my mother as she was about the same age as I have now when she passed away, It reminds me of how quickly the years pass. For…

We are blessed that a young man, Ethan, came and will stay 3 months and help in Vencedores. So Estella and Andres are so blessed to have help. Billy received a call from the inspectors and they told him they were impressed with what they saw and especially…

The physical inspection of all of our facilities by the governing body of homes for children was today. I have no idea as to their conclusions these two days. We presented the seniors with their formal dress suits as they have to work in a business for one…

Many folks have said I should write a book but I am not a writer. I do have a title and it is "We walked on tears". But joy was most apparent than sadness. David Beam brought a team just to see the kids. Our boys have…

A family came by to see Aroldo and meet me. Their 16 year old had just died from kidney disease and Dr. Lou was her physician. He told them that Casa has sponsored his dialysis clinic for over 20 years. So to you who give to our dialysis…

Claudia, raised here at Casa came with her husband, Angel, and 30 plus members of their churches youth outreach. They truly blessed the children. They played games that even the older young adults enjoyed. They led worship and followed with a sermon that truly was effective. So many…

Today the school celebrated the Family. They had music, skits and also they brought in a minister to teach on the family. It was Bible based and the children sat with great respect so they were truly listening. Although our school is 40% of what it was before…

One of the dialysis children, Heulices, remains in the hospital because the catheter for peritoneal dialysis is not functioning. I did not feel too good today so Oscar took Dottie to buy groceries. The Guatemalan President announced there are 80,000 migrants from all over the world going to…

Wednesday was Mother's Day in Guatemala so all the mothers do not have to come to work. It makes things interesting for us because 80% of our staff such as teachers, medical personnel, social workers, psychologists, dorm parents, etc, are female. One thing you can do when you…

I am a grandfather again as Lily my son Tony's wife gave birth to a baby girl. Her name is Arya Sarai. Today was visiting day so it was a busy but joyful day. Forgiveness is God's gift to us to help us put down things that are…

This morning I awoke early in order to prepare for my morning message for the children but caught myself listening to three teachings by Charles Stanley. He was a major influence in my life and due to his thousands of sermons recorded he will continue to bless and…

I have enjoyed teaching the 66 Books in the Bible all of which describe how God loves us. In John 14:17 Jesus said His Spirit lives with you and will be in you. His love anoints you to be selected and appointed. Do not feel less likely because…

I went to the neurologist in Chimaltenago for him to read the CAT SCAN as well as all the other tests. He spent 2 hours with me and concluded although I have aging problems my neurologist said it was stress and lack of sleep. Did you ever love…