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#333 our story
The McCown family arrived for a three day stay. Amy, a teenager, had an emergency appendectomy this morning. One of our girls who was raised here and has graduated from college called me to tell me that has saved enough money and purchased property to build a home…
#332 our story
The children finished the most difficult mid-term tests. Mangy gave herself a birthday party with the money her sponsor sends monthly and Mangy has saved. The authorities in Louisiana are opening the Morganza spillway for one of the few times in history. This will affect thousands of homes…
#331 Our story
Our first team of the summer arrives Thursday. Gretchen is watching Mike’s dorm and Kathy has been watching Don’s dorm. Wednesday afternoon we had a family game competition with all of the children. We start paying the extra month’s salary to all employees this week. Nicky & Katie:…
#330 Our story
21st: Mike & Amber left today for their one month vacation. Another mayoral candidate came tonight. The mother of Griselda is not cooperating very well. That makes it hard on Griselda. 9/17/2001.We returned to Gulfport with all the goodies from Tanner Williams and loaded them onto to container.…
#329 Our story
Cindy II in dialysis turns 18 in September & will be ineligible for treatment with Dr. Lou. She has no family. We need a miracle to continue her dialysis. Griselda is not doing well & is back in the hospital. Dr. Heidy arrive & will be coming 4…
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Thirty years ago we came to Guatemala and hundreds of people helped us over the years. Now many of them are with the Lord or on social security as well as so many pastors are dead or retired. Another of my classmates passed away today.Would you pray the…
#327 Our story
There was a bus that overturned between Chimaltenango & our home. It was worrisome at first because we have college students that go to school in Chimaltenango. But it was an express bus coming to San Bartolome’. Sadly one person was killed. Sunday our current older boys played…
#326 Our story
I wrote over 50 letters & many updates while Dottie attended a women’s meeting in San Lucas Nelson was raised here & now is married with one child. He is the son of Felipe who has worked for years here at Casa. Nelson is our main driver and…
#326 Our story
The teens in the transition house are doing so good under Billy & Olga. Ana, Kenneth, Marcos and Kevin are all working & preparing for their futures. Paola is working with the police & will move into transition in January. All of the children had the family dinner…
#324 our story
We had another mayoral candidate visit. Since we have so many 18 year old young people it adds up to a lot of votes thus all of the candidates want to present their platform. Two of the candidates actually went to high school in San Bartolome’ years ago…
#323 Our story
Today the 19 seniors received their suits as they will begin their practicum in various places in Guatemala. The 19 seniors with Billy, Flor, Dottie and me. 8/13/2001. We received 3 new abandoned children Hector 11, Bryan 9, and Caesar 7. Tony has set up the web site…
#322 Our story
Our greatest needs right now are house parents for Doncillas which are the high school girls. Next week, Heidy, dentist, who is married to Chris who once was on staff here at Casa will come for a month & hopefully see all of our children. I need your…
#321 Our story
It was a very slow and peaceful summer day. I spoke about how every sin we commit is a sin against God. Grisela had hemodialysis early & was doing well. Then her catheter quit working and she had surgery. Please pray! The baby dorm kids had a poem…
# 320 Our story
We had an extremely hard rain & our newest dorm, Cometas, had two extreme leaks between the first phase & the addition. It was a flood. This is the Sim’s dorm of little boys. Donovan & Lissi left today for a one month vacation. One of the dialysis girls,…
#319 Our story
Today is Mother’s Day in Guatemala meaning all of our mothers on staff have the day off. The mothers who live here were treated to a meal here in our home. Jim & Kate left today. Kathy arrived to look after Donovan and Lissi’s dorm, Vencedores. Mother's Day…
#318 Our story
For the second time in 2 weeks the weather in Lake Charles has knocked Debbie out of internet and phone service. The children had a “Let’s play together” today where all of the siblings are involved. Kids who have been gone & are now adults came by to…
#317 Our story
A riot in a local prison left 7 dead & 17 in critical condition. The hospital they were sent to had their employees wear armored vests in case the cartel tried to rescue someone. Police are everywhere. There were road blocks & demonstrations around the palace. Gladys &…
#316 Our story
There were two extra optometrists with Dr. Mike. They saw all the children, staff and some of the families of the staff. We received 3 new children last night. Dr. Mike examining Michelle 7/7/2001. More teams are arriving as Don’s Mississippi group and Charlie’s Alabama both arrived. Bob…
#315 Our story
Our past Chairman of the Board, Wes, lost his mother yesterday. She was such a special, godly woman and he was blessed to have her for so many years. Our prayers are with the family. The injured girl had a CAT scan and it was clear. She will…
#314 Our story
One of our college girls was returning from the city when she was pushed off the bus. The drivers were drunk & tried to run but were captured. X-rays were negative but she will have other scans today. Pray for a good report. Greg, Kellie and Christine all…