The second large group of older children left today for 8 days with their families. Many of them saved their money from sponsors to purchase things for their family. They have such giving hearts. Mike & Amber left so we will miss them. They love the boys in…

As we begin 2022 we have a sad heart. Aroldo who operates our dialysis ministry told me that he was asked by Dr, Lou to take 14 children in 2021. Sadly all 14 passed away. We need to open the dialysis hospital on campus where we can help…

I am stilI was so taken back with joy when Shirley brought me a summary of university classes that she has finished. She has completed 23 courses and her overall average is 93%. A few years ago we gave Andres and Estella a Doberman. There was a coral…

Aleluya!! The Lord has done it again. Andres and Estella are going to become house parents for Vencedores. Estella was raised here and lived in our home in order to help Dottiewith Michelle. They own two businesses in the city. He will go every morning to the city…

Ezdras and Marlin will leave Wednesday. Mike & Amber are coming today to substitute for Heidi in the little boy's dorm. Amy will follow them so that dorm should cover the dorm until Heidi returns from her surgery. Keep praying daily for dorm parents for Vencedores.

We really had a hard blow today. The couple who said they were coming to be house parents are not able to come. Ezdras and Marlin have been here 3 years in Vencedores and have built a house in the city so are going to live there. We…

The education department cannot come to an agreement as to when to start classes in January. As I write this it is the end of a great week for the children. They have been so understanding of what this week has meant. Heidy left this morning for her…

We had the Lord's Supper this morning with Jim providing the message. Last night we had fireworks because of a financial gift designated for that purpose given in memory of Dr, Hines who loved to do that for the kids. The only problem was they did it at…

"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father," the Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6. I have been teaching about the joy…

This is a busy week. Picnics, the musical which the children enjoyed so much. Today we had the banquet for all of the children. Each dorm cooked turkeys and we all ate together. Finding the turkeys was not easy. But seeing the joy and hearing the laughter made…

I was writing thank you cards when I realized I was confusabbobled. Some of you are going to wonder who Ronnie is or sentences backwards. Just laugh and forgive me. Today Heidy presented a music performance with the children that she has been teaching. There were music groups…

We received three more children last night. This makes it difficult for Gladys as she will have to get Christmas gifts for them at this last minute. But we are again getting more children. Marlin was robbed by a man while on the bus. We have not had…

I cannot believe how fast this year has passed even though Casa has had so lockdown all year. The attitude of most children and staff has been one of understanding and cooperation. To me this demonstrates how much we are a family. "For where your treasure is, there…

I have gained weight during this epidemic period so I need to make my New Year's promise earlier. I mean "like today". We have a full week beginning with a Christmas concert by Heidy and her students and terminating next Sunday with holy communion led by Jim.…

Early last night we received two more boys. Since we are giving Christmas gifts this week Gladys will need to get theirs. As you may know Gladys is not just the house parent for the teen girls but she is also my right hand making her have the…

Our daughter was released from the hospital so Dottie and I are so blessed. We appreciate your prayers. God answered! We received a new boy last night. ALL of the children from 17 years and down were escorted by the police to the village park where they played…

Over a dozen government officials arrived and they went into every dorm and area. They interviewed children and went through our records. This happens once or twice a year to update  our accreditation. Crissy did have her gallbladder removed so we will wait two weeks for them to…

In all the years we have been in Guatemala the most difficult part is being away from our family back in the states. It is even worse with our daughter still in the hospital. As Dottie and I age we both have had balance problems. She fell the…

An 18-wheeler lost its brakes going down a mountain and hit 13 cars. No one was killed but one vehicle was filled with fireworks and they exploded burning many of the people in the pile-up. I believe no one was critically harmed. My daughter, Crissy, has more stones…

The staff made the schedule for Christmas week so the 22nd Heidy will have her music students perform a concert; 23rd: our banquet; 24th: children receive their gifts; 25th: I have a special sermon; 26th: Jim will host the Lord's Supper. The weather here is so frigid.