One area being hit hard for us due to the virus is Christmas. By this time each year Gladys and us have 70% of the gifts purchased and wrapped. Currently we have 0% because we cannot leave the campus. I spent time today writing on my book. The…

As I write our story memories just continue to flow. Each Wednesday & Saturday Dottie has boys help her in the yard. She gives them a little money. Since they cannot leave the property due to the virus they will have a bucket load of money by the…

Covid-19 is so out of control here in Guatemala that the government is not giving out  statistics such as cases, deaths, recovered, etc. So we are just staying in & waiting on God. The judges are calling for us to take children but we have to stay locked down…

I wrote 20 pages of my book. We are so understaffed. People who are on staff but live off campus cannot enter & those who live on campus must remain as ordered by the government. It is so difficult foeveyone as we are doing everything to protect staff…

It appears that the government may be bowing down to the pressure. When more than 50% of the work force works for cash by the day they are really suffering. God has laid something on my heart for tomorrow morning in church. Will let you know then. I…

Adela was the best college student with 4 A’s and 1 B. Elias was the best college boy. I am proud of them. Over 1443 have died from the virus but God has kept His arm around us. I am going to take a huge step Sunday morning.…

It is interesting that the government in Guatemala is thinking of just opening up everything even though the virus cases continue to rise as does the number of deaths. In myown life I believe that we as Christians need to humble ourselves, pray & turn from our wicked…

As I sat and watched the children going to breakfast I began to replay the last 31 years & all that the Lord has done. We have been at less than half staff for over 3 months so you can imagine how burned out people are becoming. But…

I do want to say thank you to those who are able to give. I know it is difficult for everyone. I spent some time on my book & what I learned the most is that I am not a writer. The death toll is now 1302. Blanca…

Josue’ is allowing the boys from the back property to cross over for an hour Monday, Wednesday and Friday to visit the girls. There have been 1210 deaths from the virus. I need you to be praying for our finances. Income is $200,000 less this year than last…

Yesterday was a difficult birthday for me because I thought of all those I have loved whom I do not believe will be with me in heaven. It was a rough day. One of the teenage boys came to my house after church and received Christ. He asked…

We allowed the boys to come to the girl’s side for the first time in 3 months so they were all especially happy to see their brothers & sisters. They just could not hug or hold hands. I am as old as Dottie. She has held up better…

Today is Jim’s birthday. This quarantine has allowed me to read, listen to teachings and study the Word of God. I have actually considered writing a small book about my life with Dottie & our love for Casa after 31 years. A father of one of the baby…

The boy who was hit by the truck is named Levi & he will recover so thank you for the prayers. I wish we had someway to keep the children busy. Four months of this boredom with no end in sight is a heavy burden. I do want…

Some of the news we heard from the USA is that the corona virus may go into November. Because we are having to use computers, etc. the primary classes are twice a week & the high school is 3 days a week. My heart breaks because I know…

Count your blessings. The virus has given me an opportunity to read & listen to sermons. I actually spent three-fourths of the day studying sermons by Ravi Zacharias & Billy Graham. It has really been difficult for the children to study on line & by telephone with their…

This morning the children took their last final exams for the second semester & then in the afternoon they began their third semester. I slept in unto 8am as I was not feeling very well. The deaths from the virus have been 981 in Guatemala. Billy’s sister is…

A young man was going to work in the city when he was attacked & the gang cut off his hands & feet. Yesterday Dottie fixed hot dogs for Independence Day. The judges are trying to send children in homes back to their family. It is so sad…

Jim has an awesome ministry of discipleship for both the boys and the girls. The teens who are participating are going to be great leaders. I sent radio shows through May 2022 to KAJN in case Dottie & I cannot get home. I wanted to have tapes in…

Gorgie flew out today to the USA so I am hoping that when she is ready to return there will be flights coming into Guatemala. Lori works in our Lake Charles office. Her husband tested positive for the virus. Debbie was tested yesterday. There are many of our…