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#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…
#313 Our story
I have still been feeling weak and sickly so I spent much of my day writing updates about Dottie and my life together. Already I have written 313 five or six day updates and am only at January 2002. All of these updates can be found on my…
#312 our story
Our kids were involved in another soccer and basketball tournament. With the national elections coming soon I am getting calls from local candidates to come and speak to our 18 year olds and older. We had our monthly staff praise and teaching. Gladys ministered. This is our mustard…
#311 Our story
Angel came back to Casa as his surgery was successful. I want to remind you that Dottie and I will be in the states in September and if you want us to share with your church you can contact Debbie at 337 855 1286. Billy & Oscar have…
#310 Our story
Angel had successful hernia surgery last night fr which we are grateful. Marlin and Odelia our social workers will be participating in a Human Rights training one day a month until December. For a month we have had children and staff ill with the flu. Both Amber &…
309 our story
The ladies took Dottie and Kate to dinner for their birthdays. Another child was brought to the hospital. He has a hernia and is only 8 years old. We will be short of staff by the end of May until late June as Donavon & Lissi, Mike &…
#308 Our story
Today was another national holiday. It is hard to believe but I have written 308 lessons of our daily activities and I am only at December 2001. Oscar & Georgie left for the states. 6/1/2001. The month began with my daughter, Tanya, being robbed on a bus. She…
#307 Our story
Today was visiting day so we had church services in the evening. Josue & I took one of the teenagers to the hospital. The Fayetteville team accomplished so much. Jsoue, Michelle and Oscar with Dottie & her birthday cake 5/27/2001. One of our Indian workers in the baby…