The kids had a beauty contest today to try and stay busy. I read where 20% of young adults are suicidal. It is difficult for us to keep our children busy. The stress is unbelievable. I have been doing something different. Instead of an altar call I just…

The ex-mayor of San Bartolome who is now our high school math teacher gave us a donation of squash. He has been mayor off and on for 30 years & when he is not the mayor he teaches in our high school. 2355 dead Squash from one of…

I spent the day in the visitor’s dorm praying because I have no doubt that Christians need to be praying because this virus is out of control. Also we have redefined marriage, sexuality, abortion and are sinking in debt. Christians need to fast & pray. 2341 have died…

I want to thank the few people who have sent me a story of how they got to Casa, an experience here or some other antidote for my book. Heidy says she will stay until January before leaving for surgery in the US so we need a couple…

There was a little girl here 2 years ago who was under the care of a psychiatrist and was sent home only to be sent to another home and then another home. She passed away. Sad! Billy has the health department coming to inspect the school and give…

Twenty years ago a little girl 6 years old named Karina came to Casa. She has grown up to be a strong Christian & has been a great house parent for the 10,11 & 12 year old girls. But she has burned out & will be leaving in…

Josue’ did a good job of preaching to the children from the Psalms. He spoke of living for God & receiving spiritually, emotionally & psychologically & using that to break the generational cycles of sin & negativeness in their families.  There are 2211 virus deaths. We are still…

Josue’ will preach for me today (Sunday). This will be his first sermon for the children & staff. He is working so hard to deal with a government, the courts & COVID-19 all of which are out of control in our world today. I have chosen a few…

The death total in Guatemala from COVID-19 is 2168. The courts contacted us about 2 more children going home. It is so dangerous and unfair to the child. 

 Our best judge sent two little girls home in the midst of this COVID-19 which endangers their lives. The USA said that flights to other countries will resume but please understand we cannot have visitors until the two week quarantine in Guatemala is lifted. You would have to…

Christine who is such a faithful staff member here just learned that her son, Ian, has tested positive for the Covid-19. She had already planned on leaving for a visit to the states tomorrow so please pray for their family. Our sister-in-law was placed in hospice. Her name…

Yesterday my class of 7 older boys wanted to study forgiveness. They asked if I would begin study on leadership. So I will begin next week & it will take a few months. But they are hungry. Jim is teaching both girls and boys so we are trying…

A group of older boys asked if I would teach them how to forgive. I suppose the fact that they feel rejected and unloved by their parents weighs heavy upon their hearts. The President did not speak to the nation last night so we continue to be in…

Fernando & Anna had a cookout for their girls in Esperanza down stairs. With the status of the virus it will be difficult for us to host teams for the next few months. We will let you know when Guatemala is no longer quarantining visitors. A number of…

Last night Dottie fell off a ladder. She was not hurt too bad. Then this morning I fell so we both are not real sure footed. With so little to do you should see how many children want to help Dottie in her gardens and the large number…

I thought by this time we would have had a pair of new dorm parents as well as some single staff and hundreds of visitors but God saw other wise. Pray for us as we enter August. God has kept the children and the staff safe from the…

Guatemala has 1835 covid-19 deaths. Alex who was adopted from casa to a wonderful family, Phillip & Joanne Hood, in Ruston, La. graduated with a 4.0 GPA & was on the National Honorary Society and will attend Louisiana Tech. What a success story!! We have 2 boys who…

Gretchen who was on staff here for a period of time is getting married Sunday. We are so very happy for her. As we come to the end of the month Dottie and I want to give glory to God for helping us to end the month with…

The picture of my father really opened up my tear ducts as I remember the day we left his home and began our drive to California. He died before we went to Guatemala so he never knew that he would have over 6000 grandchildren. The college kids are…

The President lifted some restrictions but I am confused as to exactly who can do what. I believe it is still too early for staff living outside to come back to the property. We are in the red area meaning our state is the most dangerous. Sunday a…