One of the little boys got sick and was taken to the hospital but he was not Covid so he was given oxygen and some medication and returned to Casa. Folks are asking about when teams can come to Casa. I wish I could tell you but we…

Josue’ had to get our lawyer and then go to three different government to present himself as the Legal Representative for Casa. Our doctor on campus has tested positive for Covid 19. She is at her home recovering so pray for her & any of our children that…

Kate returned from the states last night so she and Jim are quarantined. Heidy put together a program for church services today with every dorm performing by reading scripture and singing.  It was wonderful. I pray everyday that the children will learn to praise and pray. The younger boys…

I want to thank all of the American staff and Guatemalan staff for all they have done to bless the children. I also want to thank the folks from the USA who sent extra money to help us through Christmas. God knows who you are.  Turkey is now the…

I slept with earplugs and never moved when the hundreds of fireworks went off at midnight. Dottie got up at midnight to watch the festivities. We had folks from the states send money to purchase tamales yesterday and our own teenagers gave money and hosted a turkey dinner…

We had the Lord’s Supper in the morning. Jim & Kate had gotten the enclosed wafers and wine. This kept the children from dipping in the came cup as well as not break off a piece of bread. We also had them sit in family groups which made it…

Due to the pandemic we have not gotten any mail but Lori sent the list of those children who  as soon as the virus is clear & the kids can leave the property. I do want to thank those of you who sent cash. All of the children got…

The kids are on dialysis took Christmas and pictures. Aroldo loves the kids and has made special gifts for the children on dialysis and is making it special time for those very sweet children. None of them have been very sick for a long time so is very…

It has taken nearly 3 years but the governmental paperwork identifying Josue as the legal director of Casa is finished. Christmas this year is so different than years past. The best thing I see is how the children are working together. The staff began cooking turkeys. I believe…

The dorms sang Christmas carols and then I preached on the greatest gift a Christian home can have besides Jesus and that is a Christian father and a godly husband. The caroling this morning was so pretty because the children sing with all their hearts.   The older children who have…

The weather is cold and windy but many of the children are doing projects for Christmas in order to bless one another. We have had to shake up the staff so we let 8 people go including Sebastian who was here 15 years. Young people like that make…

The children have been working so hard to make it a happy birthday. Thanks to people in the states we will have a few gifts for all the children. Tim D sent clothes and shoes for nearly each child. Walmart sent a small gift for all the younger…

The sponsorship money arrived and the children asked if they could put each dorm’s money together and do something for the dorm. So all of the children, even those without sponsors will share in the Christmas season. Even after 32 years here at Casa I am amazed at…

A young teenage age boy came here last February before the covid 19 hit the world. I have a Bible study for the teenage boys who volunteer to come. He has been coming and 3 weeks ago he received Christ and was water Baptized. He was sent back to…

We are having to make decisions as to keep paying salaries to staff members who have not been coming to work since March. Although they all responded well with one exception there was a lot of gratitude and love shown. The women met for Bible study. The girls…

We received 6 very large gift of 6 boxes filled with things we need. They came from Tim D and his friends. We also received 150 gifts from Walmart for the younger children. Josue & Minor went at Amatitlan to pick up a donation. People have been so…

With all that is going on in the world I ministered out of Matthew 6 where we learn we are not to worry. Dottie made gumbo to celebrate LSU’s win over Florida. As most of you know I received my doctorate from the Florida but am a LSU…

Georgie left for the USA.   Walmart in Guatemala is going to bring one Christmas gift for each of our children uner18 years of age. 

Victor & Estella’s father had a heart attack & passed away this morning. Our finances are down as I am sure is true for ministries almost everywhere. Loss of jobs, Covid-19, no visitors to Casa in many months & less coming from sponsors are the main reasons. I…

We have had some wonderful children grow up at Casa and one of those is Kenneth. After high school he attended college and now for 3 years he lived in the transition dorm & working & saving. He will leave & be living on his own Saturday. I…