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#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…
#442 our story
Sunday we will be at First United Methodist in Carmichael, Pa. at 10:30am & in at 6:300PM we will be at New Life Ministries in Reedsville, W.Va . If you would like to financially help Donavon & Lissi just send it to Debbie marked medical expenses for Lissi.…
#441 our story
Lissie did return back to Casa today but they will be returning to the states to get her proper treatment. Donavon will go back & forth but this gives us a huge crisis. There is no male adult who can watch the dorm when Donavon is in the…
#440 our story
They were able to remove the large kidney stone from Lissie but she will stay another night in the hospital. Dickson with Dottie & me. In Guatemala our marching band was in a completion from 3-8pm in the village. After a good morning session Thom took us to…
#439 our story
Lizzi went through surgery well & if she has a good night she will return to Casa. The board meeting was long but so much was accomplished. We saw where God has been so good & faithful. In Guatemala this is Independence week & today was the election…
#438
We left Washington & flew across country to Nashville where Jessica met us. We went to the hotel & Sebastian called to tell us that Lissi was in the hospital with a kidney stone. Please pray for her & Donavon that the Lord would heal her. She is…
#437 Our story
Todd & Jamie brought JonJon to see us. He had a box of awards & medals and what he has accomplished is beyond anything that most people can think! He is in 10thgrade making all A’s & B’s & won the state championship in track & field. What…
#436 our story
We were interviewed on stage at Hungry Generation church. There were two services and Julie did the interview. This is an incredible church. In the evening I shared with a large group of interested folks for three hours. I must admit this time change really messed me up.…
#435 our story
We left Lake Charles & flew through Houston & Denver on to Pasco. Wa. It was a long day. We are staying here with Ivan and Julie. They & their families came here from the Ukraine as refugees. They came seeking religious freedom. She fixed us varenki which…
#334 our story
We did our necessary business as we leave Saturday for Pasco, Wa. I ask you to pray that we will be able to get two more sets of house parents & a maintenance man. Critical needs!! An organization by the name of IDUCARI had an activity for the younger…
#433 our story
One of the teenagers had surgery on her eye. The main commercial washing mashing machine is not working. The children had a “Let’s play together” from 1-4pm so all the kids could be with their siblings. From 4:30 – 6pm the children picnicked with their siblings. We will…
#432 our story
We had our yearly dental appointment & they had to fix a number of cracked teeth. The weather temperature was 99 yesterday as we drove from Lafayette. Arolodo took a photo of the 8 dialysis children together. One or another has been in the hospital & they have…
#431 our story
The former First Lady of Guatemala lost by coming in runner-up for President. She was arrested yesterday on 21 counts of various things including receiving campaign money from the gangs. Josue took us to the airport at 3am & Malcolm picked us up in Lafayette & we were…
#430 our story
Four months ago one of our teachers had a miscarriage and yesterday her child who is a student here began vomiting blood. Please pray for a miracle. To face multiple deaths is almost impossible to conceive. Josue’ & Billy will each take a turn preaching on one of…
#429
I shared a message about Forgiving I Forgetting. Dottie has to outline all the jobs in her gardens so her 8 boys will know what to do while we are gone. Michelle, special needs, has not gotten upset about us leaving. Gladys and Adela will watch her while…
#428 our story
August went by so quickly & in 3 days we will be going to the states where we will be in Washington, Illinois, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Tennessee. I appreciate your fasting with me and I know that I have received the answer I needed from God. Dottie's…
#427 Our story
The 17 seniors presented their obligated presentations demanded by the department of Education for seniors in the nation. This Monday, September 2, they will also begin their 30 day student practice. Thirteen students will work at the Mayor’s office in San Lucas and the rest at the mayor’s…
#426 Our story
The staff had breakfast together this morning. Everyone is so busy and our staff so large that we do not see one another enough. Do you realize that we have 73 paid staff members? So with spouses, children of staff and all of the Americans(12) who do not…
#425 our story
We are preparing for our trip home & today Michelle came down with tonsillitis . Would you believe that the false tooth that fell out was put back together & put back in place by the dentist who comes on Wednesday each week to Casa. He did it…
#424 our story
The staff had training with the fire extinguishers. Amie came through the removal of the tumor in her brain. Keep praying. Paola who is one of our young adults has been working as a traffic policeman but has found a better job in a restaurant. We are still…