Josue’ has Covid so Billy and Alex have worked on setting up protocols to protect the children. You realize that social distancing is impossible but we are wearing masks, washing hands, staggering meals, etc. We really do need prayer. Please! I just was texted by my sister and…

My sister in Baton Rouge lost her electrical power so she is with my other sister in Opelousas. But there was no damage to her house and only a little damage to her fence. A man in Slidell, La. was attacked and killed by an alligator as the…

The seniors are finished with their school year. Angie has been here for 16 years and will be leaving in December for a one-year sabbatical so Kate will take her place as our elementary English teacher. So the Lord had the answer right under my nose. Josue’ spoke…

My family had no real damage from the hurricane but Georgie’s family had water over 4 feet in their home. It is incredible that one coastal town, Port Fourchon, had winds of 173-182 miles per hour. This is Louisiana’s southernmost port and is responsible for pipelines and offshore…

We received a new teenage girl at 1am in the morning. The hurricane has hit Louisiana at 150 mile per hour and that is the strongest since 1856 for Louisiana. Today was very difficult for me as one of the boys started talking about orm parents from the…

Jim performed water baptism. This is always a blessed time for all of us. Twenty two were baptized. It appears the hurricane is going into Lafayette (my sister & 2 of my daughters and their family), Baton Rouge (another sister) and Gulfport where Angie’s family lives. Everyone needs…

Today we took photos of the nine high school graduates with their new suits. It has been a difficult year for them and they missed going off campus for their practicum where they work in a business in which they are interested. What was amazing is that 7…

We had a time of prayer for what is happening over seas in Afganistan. Without being political let me just ask you to pray for what comes next world wide. Some of our older children who have been helping us through this pandemic are being placed in other…

I did not feel very well today so I listened to a number of strong sermons and songs on my computer. The government sent officials to Casa to inscribe all the older children who were not already enrolled to vote. There are 73 young people. The weather is…

Josue’ does so much driving. We need a permanent driver to take children to court or to the hospital and other places. Last night he had to take Candida, our nurse, to the hospital where they kept her 3 hours and then sent her home. She went back…

It is so unbelievable that Dottie and I came to Guatemala 32 years ago. I was born in South Louisiana while Dottie was raised in Southern Arkansas. We were nothing alike and our families could not have been more different. Due to circumstances it takes too long to…

Sunday was such a peaceful day. Everyone has been so busy since the children have been studying on line. I think everyone has just needed a “deep breath”. Lunch every Sunday with the Americans is a great time. It is a time to breathe and visit.

I forgot to send my updates yesterday so sent it later. We do not let girlfriend/boyfriend relationships unless both are 18 years of age. Quique who lives in our home with Dottie and I has been awaiting the girl he likes to turn 18. She did so today…

My daughter was released from the hospital as her lungs are clear. So she and her three children are quarantined. Josue’ and I had to go to the city to sign government paper work.

Our daughter, Tanya, has been hospitalized. Our grandson, Robert, now is ill. So Tanya & her 3 children are all ill. We depend on your prayers. I am so proud of the majority of our children as they have studied on line. Some, of course, have struggled and…

A few years ago we had a huge palm tree fall on the dialysis dorm. The rains and winds have been so strong lately that we were worried about the largest palm up against the Doncillas dorm which are the high school girls. It took a lot of…

The rains have continued for so long and so hard that one of you trees had the top fall off. I do not understand everything but a tree fell across the highway coming from the city making people wait for a very long time. Then a tree fell…

Due to the kindness and generosity of our supporters who donated money for computersall of the children are able began studying in the morning. This means we do not have staggered classes where both children and students are having hit and miss classes all day long. They all…

The time of praise, prayer, music, worship and skits was just wonderful last Saturday night was wonderful. Four children were saved. Usually the younger children leave early but even the baby dorm and dialysis children wanted to stay. God moved in many ways and of course with the…

Our son-in-law passed away from Covid 19 so I would appreciate your thoughts and prayers. He was Becky's husband. To make matters worse our other daughter, Tanya, has covid. Last night we had a marvelous time as Jim and Gladys along with many others had a time of…