Estephanie, Sandy & Kenny left today. Never have I been so honored by a mother like Gledia honored us & Casa. If every child had parents who left here with her attitude my job would be so much easier. Gratitude encourages us to continue. Our high school participated…
Please understand it is against Guatemalan law to post photographs of children on Facebook or any social media. CNA sent a letter that they are coming with a group on the 22nd to inspect us still again. It is disheartening. Judge Joseph Sabbath who has worked family…
Chad & Abby will be leaving Casa on November 6th their 3rd anniversary with us. They want more time with their children which I understand. There are no problems. Sisters Estefani, Sandy & Kenny came here as toddlers & have decided it is time for the “real” world.…
Lily from Tennessee was at Casa when adopted & she came to visit today for the first time. What a blessing! The Lord has blessed us with workers this week. Teams from Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina will be here before Friday. If the weather holds they will paint…
We need staff members. With Gretchen leaving & Brandi overworked we need help desperately. Pray that God will touch the hearts of someone who is called of God & wants to help. The elementary school will be participating in a basketball tournament by age groups. Romans 1:21…
We dedicated Talen & Ingrid’s third son. They grew up here & at one time were house parents. I am proud of the marriage they have. Loving God with our heart not only means we treasure Him above all else. It means we have a passion. You…
The weather was beautiful today and after I shared my testimony the Americans spent a day of play & fun. It was a blessed Saturday. I am still making radio shows. I want to stay at least 6 months ahead. The doctor said I can begin to eat…
Today is the “Day of the Army” which is a national holiday. There is no school and all of our offices are closed. The children are happy but it is more work for our house parents. Four teams are arriving today so I will give my testimony tomorrow…
There was a special swimming trip for about 40 children and teens who were winners in the Saturday competitions. They went to Escuintla. It was such a special trip for the ones who worked so hard & competed so well. Lily was the person in charge of the…
I made more radio shows. It is therapy for me I suppose. I love teaching. Dottie & Marcos worked on some of the trees and the Gringos had a program for three dorms. We are blessed to say that all of the extra salaries for June/July have been…
The Quinceaneras will be so blessed when I tell them a family in the USA offered to pay 50% of the cost of going to the hotel. Anyone who wants to help can send that to Debbie but make sure it is earmarked clearly. Debbie will keep a…
One of the teenage girls had her appendix removed. The dollar fell yet again. CNA is coming to see the 3 children from Seguridad which is the home that burned. Randi is in the states as her mother will have extensive back surgery tomorrow. Walt has asked specifically…
Today was visiting day so some of the American visitors helped by playing with the children who did not get visited by family members. I gave my testimony to the newest group of visitors. Our boys won another district soccer championship. Kindness is not worth anything…
Officially the earthquake was registered at 6.9 with 5 people killed. With dorms being sponsored two dorms and the discipleship team were able to take excursions today. Josue’ & Vanessa went to Poaquil because his family & members of the church wanted to pray over them for their…
We have had a great summer as teams have been so generous and willing to work. The children have been loved on & so much maintenance & construction has taken place. Dottie’s eyes are better & I am recovering well from the chronic intestinal infection. Today is the…
There was another earthquake registering 6.7 and only having an epicenter at kilometer 115 whereas we are at kilometer 36. This means 50 miles as the crow flies. There was major damage in Antigua & Esquintla but again we were blessed to having a few broken items but…
The day was spent by Mike F and our staff looking at each individual’s responsibility with the internet/website. Then he finished by spending time with Dorcus, Sebastian, Josue’ & me looking at the finances. It was well worth the time for him to come visit us. The VBS…
Mike Ferguson arrived. He is helping with our financial reporting & the new network on website. Dottie had another exam & her eyes are fine. She wants to thank all of you who pray for her. Sixteenth, Will I forgive daily those who have wronged me? Forgiveness is…
This week is vacation time for our school so we will have a VBS and I am praying & believing that souls will be saved & the children will be touched and feel the love of those who have come to teach them. Katherine& Pamela began their practicum…
One of the Las Cometa’s boys fell and pushed a tooth into his palate. Being Saturday evening there was no dentist office still open. Josue’ made some calls & found a dentist who met Walt & Josue’ at his office and hopefully the tooth is saved. Teams from Georgia…