We allowed some of the office staff (psychologists, social workers & clinic personnel) to return but they will not have any contact with the children. I have a small leadership class & we are studying listening. If everyone would listen to each other instead of formulating an answer…

It is a national holiday but the kindergarten through high school students are taking finals today. The university students have another month. The government agency over children called Josue’ to see if we would take children but they have the same concern that we have with the virus.…

Most of the children in elementary & high school finished their classes on line. Some of the university students still have a month to go. A kind gentleman has provided the money for Josue to purchase computers as we will probably start the new school year virtually &…

I spent a long time today listening to sermons by DL Moody & Charles Spurgeon. During this pandemic I have tried to build up my faith by listening to the sermons of great men and women. Elizabeth Elliot & Run Graham are my favorite women teachers. The best…

Someone warned me that gangs were kidnapping children and holding them for ransom. It appears to be Nicaraguan gangs. So it gives us another thing to pray about. Pablo, a 29 year old Christian young man from Chimaltenango, came to meet us along with Alex & Sarah to see…

I am so proud of our children & the staff members who have been essentially quarantined for months and yet there are very few complaints.  The older teens are just wonderful as they are cooking all the meals, helping to care for the babies, working diligently in the…

:Our board had a 2 hour conference call to discuss the state of Casa. Dottie & I did not go the states to speak in churches, hurricanes slammed Louisiana, the virus is not being stopped, millions are without work and I suppose there are other reasons as to…

When Debbie returned to Lake Charles following the hurricane she had over 100 emails to answer. The women had a birthday party for Mariella.  The reason LSU is not very good this year is we are so small

Jim & Kate are leaving for nearly two months so our staff just stays stressed. But they have been so faithful they deserve a nice vacation. They will also be buying Christmas gifts since Dottie and I cannot do it this year due to the quarantine.   We thought…

I listened to In Touch with Charles Staley & he spoke on knowing God’s will. It just touched my heart so deeply. The virus has continued to increase in our area. Josue’ has carried this burden as to what we can do with staff that has not come…

For the second time in 40 days Lake Charles has been devastated by a hurricane. Debbie will not be able to return for a while to LC because there is no power. I have not yet heard how much more damage was done to our home. It has…

To be honest with you I spent most of the day in my bedroom praying about the hurricane, sick friends & our finances.. So many people are in for destruction there in Lake Charles and nearby. Dottie and I have family, board members, donors and friends who are…

Debbie and some of her family evacuated to Austin, Tx. as the hurricane is bearing down on Lake Charles. This will be the 10thhurricane to hit the states in one year which is a record. Our son, Chad, will ride out the hurricane has he always has. Josue…

The bank that we have used for over 25 years here in Guatemala is closing satellite offices meaning we will have to go into the city for banking purposes and this is very dangerous. I was robbed a total of five times. Josue is making contact with folks…

I appreciate your prayers & I believe that I have my health issues figured out. I want Josue’  & the staff here at Casa to succeed so much I have not let go emotionally of what all I did for the last 31 years. Pray that I will grow…

Sebastian returned today after many months. Next week we will allow staff to return to work. I am very sorry but please realize that we just cannot allow teams to come. There are so many protocols to put in place. We would love to face time with folks…

As I was preaching both my legs went numb. Josue & Alex along with Dottie raced to the pulpit. Strangest feeling! However with their help I finished the sermon. My sugar was very high. My blood pressure was not too high. Would you believe the #1 Alabama fan,…

President Trump as well as the President of Guatemala both tested positive for Covid-19. It is a reminder as to how God is protecting us here at Casa. Your prayers are so appreciated. Last night two drunks hit head on in front of our property. They continue to…

Josue’ & I prepared a legal paper to be sent to the board members for their signatures. It is a critical document so pray we can do this quickly. T he children had a wonderful Day of the Child so it was a break from the boredom in…

We have a very large pressing need. Alex & Sara will be on vacation from November 1stuntil December 15th: We have no one at all on our present staff to watch the older boy’s dorm. I am asking that you pray for either a man or a couple…