Family meal Our board member Ted left today the 23rd. It was a blessing to have him as I have not had much one-on-one facetime with board members. Our marching band performed for their parents. I can only imagine the pride our kids felt in performing and the…

Yesterday I preached about how emotions affect our lives. Specifically, I preached on poverty, death, sickness, old age, criticism and the loss of a loved one. These are the major fears facing humanity. We must trust God, overcome doubts with courage, with a knowledge of the Word of…

This is Oseas who was raised here and when he was in law school he change his last name to Clark Dottie is feeling much better so thank you to all who pray for her daily. She woke up before 5am and just wanted to talk. This is…

The staff With the addition of the 5 children yesterday maybe that is why they want us removing the 18–20-year-olds so they can keep the population where the courts want it which is 0- to 18-year-olds. At any rate it is great to see the children who have…

Moses and the 10 Commandments We were blessed today to receive 5 new children ages 4, 5, 7, 12 and 19 months. They are 4 girls and 1 boy.   It just seems like with age the years seem to mover quicker. At 82 I contemplate where have…

Michelle loves Larry and Sue We only have eight 15-year-old girls who are quincianieras this year. This is the first year since my coming to Guatemala that I will not be escorting one of the girls. I am working on Sunday´s sermon and I am trying to provide…

Juliet and Dottie have grown so close. It was good to get back to normal yesterday. I am really basking in the Son of God. You do not know how much restoration of parents to their child have meant to me these 36 years in Guatemala. It is…

Her disease does not keep her from reading the Bible I was so happy yesterday as two of our Guatemalan staff members gave their hearts to Christ. And then after this a girl, age 28, who came here because of horrible abuse at age three came to tell…

Marin and Rueben Dottie was in a lot of pain this afternoon. We try to turn her to avoid bed sores, but she still is in pain. Never complains but only says that it hurts. Independence Day traffic is unbelievable. One of our boys must be at work…

I am so saddened today as one of the godliest men that I have ever known passed away. Barry Thompson was the heart and soul of KAJN radio for decades and is the man responsible for convincing me to teach on the family for the last 43 years.…

Resurrection We did have the virtual inspection by the government agency over homes for children. Hopefully we will get more children following this inspection. The older girls bring the baby dorm children to see Dottie and she loves the hugs and kisses. Independence Day for Guatemala is near…

Dottie and son, Orlando. I spent the morning with my son, Tony, as we needed that. Yesterday we had a visit and inspection by a new government oversight group concerning abuse. Of course we did well. Gladys took them around and since she was one of the first…

Jacobo and Luki (i am trying again) I do not know why but my update yesterday did not publish on Yahoo but it did publish on Google under Casa Aleluya Mike´s blog. One of the most important steps towards Dottie having better health is the visits she gets…

Jacobo and Leticia Sunday, I preached on “Moses, my servant is dead.” God then tells Joshua to be courageous. He goes on to say that to Joshua that he is to not be afraid but to be courageous. For thousands of years people have been born and lived…

Debbie and Robin praying for Dottie I had a wonderful time with the Lord during the night. He reminded me of how over these 82 years He has been with me and prepared me for this latter phase of our lives. I believe the best moments of the…

Water into Wine. I arose early feeling poorly so I called a friend, and we went for coffee. Dottie felt better today. Dennis and his small team left this morning, and I already miss them. For decades they have visited Casa and as I age I think so…

The presentation of Jesus following His birth. : Yesterday Dottie cried for the first time since being sick. She cried because she was experiencing pain. It was so sad because she has done so well for 13 months. Tony and Quique have lived with us since they were…

The Baptism of Jesus We have had three days of very quiet activity. We did hire a new nurse. Her name is Asusnna.She will help in dialysis and with Dottie. Dottie is sleeping a lot, so we are trying to get her out of bed and into the…

Tower of Babel I gave Dottie some ice cream and I wrapped her in a giant towel, and she still got ice cream all over her sweater. But she had so much fun eating it I could not get upset. She loves ice cream and that makes me…