I went to the dentist early thinking this pain would soon be over. But we could not locate the tooth causing the pain. So we went to the city to a specialist and had the root canal done. We painted the upstairs railings. Little Tony will study art…
I was able to preach a little longer today. I am not as weak as I have been although I am having trouble with my teeth. I do not look forward to the root canal tomorrow. One of the best boys we have had chose to go home…
Thom began speaking to various staff members. We received 5 new children this last week. Monday I will have a root canal. Each year Americans spend upwards of 30 billion dollars on their children. Giving to your child is not wrong unless you are using that gift…
Our board chairman, Thom, arrived from Clarksville, Tn. He will be here a few days scoping out what can be done to help the staff. I spent the time before he arrived writing updates. Alex had a seizure following dialysis so is in the hospital. He is scheduled…
The first large door was installed on the dialysis building. It is the main entrance. I have had a toothache for a few days so went to the dentist. He could find no cavities. Oscar & Brandi went to the states today. The government is giving us trouble…
Marina, who was actually brought here years ago by the wife of the President of Guatemala, left today. She has graduated and has a job. We believe she will be successful. As the children mature and go off into a new life it is heart warming for Dottie…
Dottie had her eye exam. The results were very good.They are stable. Sebastian said the meeting with the IRS went well and we will get the results later. I went to Santiago and paid the property taxes for the land where the school is. We had to get…
School started today and I spoke to the students outside on the bleachers and it was freezing. Our classrooms have no heat. Sebastian and Dorcas will bring our tax information to SAT (IRS) tomorrow. They specifically want to know about our school and how it is funded. Oscar…
We awoke to another very cold Sunday. We let the girls wear pants to church. I am still so weak. My sermon was 20 minutes which you who know me will chuckle. But I just cannot stand up for a long time. Pray that I will regain my…
Dottie asked that as a reward for taking off the brace that I take her to lunch. So I drove for the first time in 2 months. We all are praying for dorm parents. I would appreciate it if you would make this a major object of prayer.…
Lee has a Bible class for 9 faithful young men. He asked that I share with them some of the miracles of Casa. There have been so many it was hard to choose 5 or 6. I prayed for them and then they prayed for me. Ezdras resigned…
Dottie went to buy groceries. My brace comes off Saturday so next week I will be able to drive her to shop. The college students have begun enrolling in the various universities. Jessica is speaking with various staff members about how the board can help. There is a…
The teachers have been preparing for 2 weeks on starting school Monday. Our school year goes from mid-January until November. Graduation and the Quinceaneras will be November 23rd. The kids do not seem too excited about the new school year. Hopefully that will change on Monday. I wrote…
Mike and Jessica, board member arrived today for a week. Jacobo was admitted to dental school today. He is beyond himself with joy. He has studied so hard to get this opportunity. He won the scholarship offered his senior year in high school. It was a day without…
Alex, in dialysis, will have his kidney transplant on January 29th. We need 24 blood donors. Pray that Alex and his father, the donor, will stay healthy as we await the surgery. Josue took Dottie to the city to buy uniforms for the high school girls. People…
It was 45 degrees and the wind blowing hard while we were in church. That is cold here on the mountain. Four different children who now have spouses came for me to meet their families. It is an awesome blessing to have children who have succeeded come back…
Brandi took the girls in her dorm to Panajachel where they took a boat across the lake and stayed in Santa Maria. They will return tomorrow afternoon. Great trip! Matthew 1:18-25 A fear not for Joseph. Christmas had ‘fear nots” to Zacharias (Luke 1:13), to Mary (Luke 1:30…
Another cold morning that warmed by early afternoon. I took the opportunity to make radio shows for KAJN in Crowley. Jose Eduardo, a great young man, returned to his family today. He was a huge help in Dottie’s garden and the children’s ministry. We will miss him. The…
Our grandson, Robert broke his arm and the wife of our board chairman broke her foot. Dottie is still driving but maybe in 10 days the brace will be removed and I can drive. She does not like driving here. Lee writes: “We have not moved to the…
The team changed direction and worked in the kitchen removing the ceiling tile and cleaning and installing ne ceiling tile. It was filthy after 20 years of usage. So it is clean and new. The baby dorm went to a petting zoo with Analy and the social worker…