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#462 our story
Kersey is being operated on as I type this. She is experiencing kidney problems. I want to remind you that around April 2020 we will need dorm parents for Doncellas which is a dorm for high school age girls. We had our staff time of praise, prayer &…
#461 our story
We left Lafayette & met Jessica at the Houston airport & drove together to Casa from the Guatemalan airport. Hugging the children is the best thing about returning from a trip as they are so excited to see us. I fell not once but twice walking through the…
#460 our story
Pastor Dave and Regina’s daughter passed away. They were so faithful to Casa for so many years. Our hearts ache for them. Debbie & Cindy met us here at the motel & will drive with us to the airport Wednesday morning so they can drive our car back…
#459 our story
We slept in until 7am & then packed what we could. We visited with my sister, Charlotte, & husband Wayne and then we visited with our daughter, Crissy, & our grandchildren. This was a different trip since I resigned 14 month ago. It has been a blessing to…
#458 our story
We left Ruston early & arrived about noon in South Louisiana and began packing. We cannot do any more shopping because Dottie has exceeded 150 pounds in out 3 suitcases. I do not remember a time in the last 30 years that I was so glad to be…
#457 Our story
The service at Wesley Methodist was a blessing for me. They were so receptive & we had visitors fro Gueydon, Lafayette and all of Debbie’s family. Then we drove the more than three hours to Cook Baptist in Ruston where they just received the message & power point.…
#456 0or story
It has been a long, hard trip as we have preached in 4 time zones and driven well over a 1000 miles. But it has also been a great trip of sharing the ministry & both meeting and reconnecting with many old friends. I want to thank all…
455 our story
Woke up & my car battery was dead. Virginia jumped us off so we went to Coffee Call for beignets. Then we drove to Lake Charles where we took Chad, our son, out to dinner for his birthday along with our granddaughter, Dana. 12/17/2002. John was driving our…
#454 Our story
The surgery on Jonathon was a success. Felipe, Billy & Oscar have been trying to remove a huge bee hive from the girl’s dorm. Grace Baptist from Texas has been having programs for the children. We have enjoyed our stay with my sister here in Baton Rouge. Bees…
#453 our story
Judy left for Cincinnati. Virginia took us to one of my favorite Christian book stores. It is located in Walker, La. Mynor, our adopted son, needs a physical healing so pray for him please. The judge did not find another home for Cindy 2 who is on dialysis.…
#452 Our story
We left Jackson & drove to New Orleans to go to the book store at the Baptist Seminaryonly to discover it had closed & all seminary students had to buy their text books on line. We arrived at my sister, Virginia’s, home & one of my old classmates…
#451 Our story
We left Decatur, Ill. & stopped south of Jackson, Ms. One of our boys, Jonathan, is having ear surgery Tuesday morning. Pray for him. 12/1/2002. Today was a beautiful Sunday and you could feel the Spirit as the children worshipped.The Vacation Bible School touched many hearts and we…
#450 Our story
I was so blessed by the reception of 1stGeneral Baptist today. The extra 2 hours or more they gave me was wonderful. To make it even better Chad Griffin who graduated from Aleluya Acres in Lake Charles where I pastored 30 years ago was in the service. Also…
#449 Our story
We took our time driving to Decatur. Dottie continues to shop here & there. We have been resting as much as we can. Traveling is not easy for old folks. Monday we head south to Baton Rouge which is over 750 miles. Sunday morning Estephanie will have a…
#448 Our story
Dottie and I did not realize how tired we would be. We drove nearly 500 miles yesterday & slept this morning until 7:30am. We did a little shopping & washed clothes as we are preparing for the last two weeks here. We will be at First Generation Baptist…
#447 our story
aWe left at 6:15am & drove through, Pa. and Ohio and Indiana and stopped in Illinois so we are tired. No news from home. We are so tired so I am sending this update very early. 11/21/2002.The Illinois team left. Today, Jennifer who epileptic & Gladys Ignacia had…
#446 Our study
The women celebrated Christine’s birthday with a meal on the mountain. Ruthie is working so hard on the community gathering. Two large tents were used. Dottie worked on the flower beds nearly all day. I shared my testimony & told stories of the children. g under This was…
#445 our story
I am fasting for my health as well as the health of two precious friends of mine. Join me! Our board voted to increase our staff with another social worker and another psychologists. We are also needing another driver to help carry children to court & medical circumstances.…
#444 our story
I spent the day reading and praying. Dottie & Ruthie did a few things around the house. Today is another national holiday in Guatemala. Aroldo is going to Mexico to attend a nephrology seminar. Cindy II has a court appearance later this week. She is 18 and must…
#443 our story
Ruthie is such a sweet hostess. The morning service at First UMC in Carmichaels was well received & they served us lunch. The evening service at New Life was equally kind and generous. It has been a blessing. The best students through 3 semesters 11/1/2002. As you can…