Last night at the men's Bible time & prayer time Esvin said, "I want to thank God for His blessings since Flor and I started searching God together." Do you realize how profound that is? When husbands and wives seek God together His presence falls upon their lives.…
Warfare has been declared on the dialysis program. Jose who made the decision to leave at age 18 is having convulsions at his home. The judge is sending Karen back to her parents although her transplanted kidney is not at 90%. Elias’s transplanted kidney is not functioning as…
Last night we received a family of four with the youngest 7 months old. The heat rains did not dampen the teenager's enthusiasm at camp this week. Would you believe that today a business similar to Home Depot or Lowes opened in Guatemala? Yesterday Sebastian handed me…
Add Jessie, Adam & Vilma to Angie, Oscar, Jim & Kate who are rating & visiting in the states. With Larry & Sue leaving next week we will really b shorthanded. We continue to seek the certified social worker we need so desperately. Yesterday we began moving desks,…
Today the younger children, under 13, began a 3 day day-camp & the teenagers left for a 3 day camp near Chimaltenango. Pray that the Spirit of God will fall upon both groups and salvation and emotional hearings will be manifested. Jony & Josemaria had a their second…
One of our first boys, Augustine, who is married & has a son just graduated as an Aggregate Tecnician. I am very proud that he hung in there long enough to accomplish his goal. Angie, Jim & Kate left for the US today. I have to begin paying…
t was a very quiet Sunday as all of the recent activities are behind us. Most of the visitors left this morning. Dottie bought some plants yesterday & planted them this afternoon. There will be 3 day retreat this week for the older teens. We rented a campground…
After a day of high excitement and pressure yesterday with all the activities today has been a day of calm. I want to thank those of you who make everything so special for our children. Some sponsors were able to come & be with their sponsored child through…
Graduation and the presentation of the quinceaneras was done so well. Billy, Albert, Flor and the staff did another great job. It is always so special for the children. At 4pm three children arrived at the gate with bags of clothes. They were here 3 years ago &…
3Dottie & I bought the flowers & this afternoon the girls made their bouquets for tomorrow. These are the Sunday mornings where we will be in February & March. You can see where we are near to & call Debbie for the Sunday evenings and Wednesdays. Feb 14th…
Dr Miguel will do a biopsy but the MRI was not conclusive. Continue to pray for Keiser. Hazel Rueff who was in the original 4 who began Mission Fiesta & has come to Casa for 15 years to celebrate birthdays with ALL of the children passed away. She was…
Marjorie is back in the hospital having trouble breathing. Keiser had his MRI on the tumor & we will learn something tomorrow. Patty bought skirts for me to give to the older girls. Some older boys are selling scrap metal to provide a party for one of the…
For the first time in many mont months we had trouble with the well. But it is running now. It is an electrical problem. Dottie had 36 for lunch today. It was the first Sunday of the month & that is birthday Sunday. The average person has…
I want everyone on my mailing list to understand that I never give children from Casa permission to contact sponsors or friends in the USA and ask for money for ANY reason. Please forgive me if you received a call or email or face book asking to help…
Victor, one of the school directors, came to thank me for the 7 years he worked here. He was not qualified to take a higher position & so he is leaving. He was the man that held the school together spiritually & I am certain he will influence…
Incredible young people! Sarah & Patty are sorting all the clothes for Christmas. Josue' is purchasing all the pants for the older boys. The band heeded by Oscar & Billy are buying school pants for all high school boys with their own money. Gladys & the older girls…
Incredible young people! Sara & Patty are doing the clothes. Josue’ is getting pants for all the boys. The older girls are paying for & preparing 2 banquets. Oscar & Billy are buying school pants for all the high school. Chad & Abby are getting the gifts for…
One of the younger boys has a tumor on his arm bone. We will not know how serious it is until we have an MRI but you can pray now that it is benign. Gretchen let this morning but has made a decision to come back for one…
The comedian, Jimmy Morales, was elected President of Guatemala with 68.5% of the vote. We are getting serious about Christmas & everyone is being helpful. We are hiring an accountant for 6 months to train Dorcas to take Sebastian’s position. So another transition step! Sorry but I am…
When I feel as though I failed (Jose') God has a way of boosting me up. Lorena with her husband came to dedicate their son, Diego. Married 3 years & both working good jobs makes me proud knowing where they came from. The success stories sustain me. Our…