The older girls are working with Gladys to clean the Christmas bodega. Christmas this year will be mostly clothes and shoes. Without teams coming we have been unable to get items for the kids. One group of our children who are on staff here have already bought turkeys…

The older children & staff are being so creative during this lockdown. For instance, they play volley ball with their feet practicing their soccer kicks. They have helped Angie & Dottie with planting and decorating as well as putting a garden in the school and encircling it with…

Gladys had motivated her teenage girls to stay busy helping everyday. For instance the girls cleaned out our Christmas storage building. They found a few gifts we will be able to use.  The girls also worked with Dottie in her garden and when their time was up they asked…

Another commercial washer and dryer arrived. The generosity of the donor is so very appreciated. The quarantine is affecting us with allowing staff to take year 3 week vacations.  Commerial washer/dryer

A number of people are contacting me about my desire to pray for their needs. So many have prayed for us over the years so allow me the blessing of praying for and your family. Angie  leaves for the USA for her normal 6 week vacation.  Angie's meal for…

Jim’s father died and they had flown to Washington so they were able to see him before he passed away. Physically I am slowing down but I can still pray. If you need prayer for marriage, family, health, finances, salvation or direction in your life please just send…

The rains did come and there were two landslides with one killing over 150 people in Coban and an unknown number in Isabel. Helicopters are being used to rescue those on roof tops. I want to thank you for the response to my request that you send prayer…

The weather is so very cold the last few days. We are having trouble getting information concerning the US election. Remember that the Bible says Gods people in and He takes them out. As Christians we need to pray. I want to thank those of you who sent…

The hurricane brought bad weather to Honduras and Nicaragua but only frigid air to Guatemala. We fast one day a week for those who are sick. Another dear friend received a terrible diagnosis yesterday. If you desire our prayers just email me. My health is such that I…

Hurricane Eta is aimed at Central America & some coast lines are flooding. The rain will be very strong coming all the way into Guatemala. Only one other time did we have this type weather with this much rain and wind. We are high in the mountains but…

We awoke to cold, wet air as another tropical storm is headed towards the Gulf but is coming through the Yucatan and bringing heavy rain to Guatemala. It is rated a category 3. It will pass rapidly but is so cold. I would appreciate it if you will…

Andrea graduated and is on her way to college. Her parents are Fernando and Anna so this is the next generation. Six people were killed in the city. Violence is increasing but God has protected us and the children.  Fernando, Anna & my granddaughter Andrea withher graduation certificate.

With school finally out the dorm parents are doing all they can to keep the children occupied. Volley ball, basketball, soccer, hide-and-go-seek, kick ball, ping pong, dodge ball, inside games , like pool and cards. Alex & Sara left for a long vacation which they certainly deserved Party…

Alex & Sara along with their children will take a 6 week vacation which they certainly need. A young pastor’s son, Pablo, will watch over the dorm during that period so pray for he and then the teenage boys in this dorm. We had a 5.1 earthquake and…

Debbie’s daughter Lori, who works with her will no longer be living in Moss Bluff next to Debbie. She will be near Ragley and commute. She is so important to the Casa ministry.   The birthday party for Gladys went on for hours and finally Dottie, Angelina, Gladys and…

I decided I would get back to exercising by walking around my living room but I tripped & hit my head & my left arm. It looks as though Dottie abused me. The teachers will be coming to sign the paperwork on the grades for each student. The…

It rained steady all night due to the hurricane passing over the Yucatan heading towards the Gulf Coast. Another child was sent home. The mother actually hand made a gift for Dottie. Cristine arrived after being gone 2 months or so. no more tests

There is another hurricane, Zeta, heading towards Louisiana all the way to Florida & expected to make landfall Wednesday. This is something else you can pray with us about. Now that the school year has ended the house parents are working harder to keep the kids busy.

A number of kids fasted and prayed Sunday. Some came to me after services to ask for prayer and direction in their lives. We are starting to see emotional stress among some of the children. So this is a perfect day for a fast and prayer.

The main thing that I believe should be happening through the Covid-19, the wildfires, the hurricanes and divisions we see should be that we are praying more, seeking more of Jesus, repenting more and trusting more. There is no doubt but the world has gone further & further…