I have lost so many friends the last few years and now one of the oldest who as there when we first began in Lake Charles building Alleluia Acres has passed into eternity. His name is Robert and his two daughters would covet your prayers. The judge from…

Just as all of the children were starting their first test for mid-term there was a loud boom and fire shot forth out of the electrical transformer in front of our property. However, it did not affect our electricity which of course is vital for our water well,…

I have been teaching through the Fruit of the Spirit on Sundays and many kids come to talk to me about their circumstances. But I am realizing that these teachings are more for me than for the children. We had a very peaceful Sunday.

My grandson, David, graduated from high school last night. My granddaughter, Beka, is recovering well from brain surgery. And Rosario who lived here a number of years and married Wilbur received her third college degree. One is a BA in psychology. The Lord continues to bless me with…

We are enrolling our son, Mynor, in a driving school. We are desperate for another driver because there are meetings in the courts as well as taking children to medical appointments and other activities. At the same time we need a small car to be used for these…

My heart was filled with tears of joy as I watched our first child from Casa who went to the USA for college. Estella received a BA and an M.BA and today I watched her via zoom preach to the graduating class at Trinity High in Jackson, Tn.…

The rains continued in South Louisiana and people have died, homes are flooded andDebbie said the water has risen from the river to our house for the first time ever. The government optometrist & audiologist scanned everyone last week and today are re-examing those who have problems. Our…

Since using the mail from Guatemala is so difficult it would help us tremendously if sponsors and supporters would send their e-mail address to Lori in our Lake Charles office. The rain in South Louisiana was relentless and there were even deaths. Lake Charles saw 14 inches of…

My granddaughter is recovering from the brain surgery although she has a terrible headache and not much appetite. The physicians are very optimistic although cautious. The danger for a stroke is possible so they are monitoring that. Continue to pray please. When Tony had the exam for kidney…

The areas around our village and Casa are all colored orange but for us it is still red. That means we need to continue to quarantine for a couple of weeks. Hopefully!! My blood pressure is constantly above 145/80. Very uncomfortable! I taught on faithfulness which is one…

I wrote over 120 letters to sponsors of children who were sent home. It took 4 teenagers to put the stamps and the return address on the envelopes. The judges fear that if a child catches Covid the judge himself will be liable. But they have only endangered…

My granddaughter is doing well. Recovery will be slow.Thank you for praying. My grandson, Danny, asked me what was my football number so that he can wear the same number. I was so honored. Pray for me because I just do not feel vry good.

My granddaughter, Beka, had an aneurism burst tn her head. They rushed her to New Orleans. Please, please, please pray for a miracle. The most important item we need you to pray for daily is house parents for the boys 11-15 years of age in Vencedores. Ezdas and…

Bob was involved in an accident with a motorcycle. The boy driving the motorcycle was taken to the hospital but appears ok. Pray! Our village, San Bartolome’, sent us a donation of fruits and vegetables. Our 30 years here has seen us accepted by the population of the…

Last week and this week every child on campus is having eye and hearing rexams as the government has sent ophthalmologists and audiologists Some of the younger kids singing to Dottie. The little girl in the chair had whitehair and glasses

Monday was actually Mother’s Day and I you give Guatemalan children any reason to celebrate they will do it. My boy’s voluntary Bible study group has been so faithful. Having boys hungry for the Word is so refreshing. Hee we are again as the young men and women…

We started paying the first of four groups of employees their extra mid-year salary. We have 58 salaried employees. We received food donations from Ezdra’s church in the city. The Lord has been so faithful. The younger kids were so cute as they sang for Mother’s Day. Billy,…

The rains that poured down on Dottie’s flowers also were strong enough to flow deeply in Patsun village and a child drowned. There are rumors in Guatemala that one of the people given the responsibility of getting the vaccine stole the money. We shall see!! Sunday Josue, Billy…

Our son, Tony, was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Antigua, treated and released to get tests elsewhere. He appears fine but still I ask for your prayers. The ambulance was due to the traffic in order for him to get there quickly. President Biden made promises…

We had long periods of heavy rains yesterday so Dottie and her plants are happy. The reason we need clothes for 4-7 year olds is because when the courts send them home we let them take their clothes. It is a way for them to remember us. President…