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Happiness in marriage
Two of our very best older girls were informed this morning their older brother & and uncle were shot to death by teens none of which were 18 years of age. They will attend the wake & the funeral. Foolish evil! Josue’ & I met with the lawyer…
Character
After so much negative news today I received great news but I cannot share it for a few weeks. But you will be blessed. Nine teenagers turned 18 and they all went with Alex to the municipal offices to get their identification papers. Larry & Sue arrived so…
Prayer
More kids were sent home. This is a huge spiritual battle right now. Of course we know who will win the battle. We are about to have a week’s lull as the Arkansas and NC teams are leaving soon. Another large team from Texas comes next week. So…
Marriage choices
I trust that many of you are praying with us about the upcoming meeting Saturday with the government. Also I trust that many of you are praying for God to touch the hearts of someone who is called as a houseparent or some other position here at Casa. Although…
Success
16th: Maiya, Rosemary, was adopted from Casa when she was a teen & arrived to stay three weeks with us as she is now a teenager. These visits bless Dottie & me so much. Serving ice cream to Los CometasJeremiah 9:23-24 informs us that we are not…
Believes all things
My dissertation at the University of Florida has been chosen to be digitalized and given an on-line link. I wrote it 48 years ago so am blessed it was deemed worthy. The rains continue to fall but like a postman weather does not stop Dottie & her children…
gratitude 2
The NC team had a special doughnut & coffee time with ll of the house parents. The team gave us gifts & prayed twice for Casa.The teams had a special skit & then a movie for the teenagers. Add Washington Baptist on Wednesday September 26th to our schedule…
Gratitude
The Illinois team was scheduled to leave early but their flight was delayed until after noon. Dottie was ill today but she just keeps on a going. The court sent another 3 children home. It has gotten beyond sad. Vanessa & Michelle went to a women’s home Bible…
The race
Sebastian & Dorcas took the 2016 tax return papers to SAT (Guatemala’s IRS) so pray that we will have favor with that agency. Gretchen, Brandi & Gladys took me to lunch. I like being coddled. Lee,Walt & Randi both brought me sweets. Doncellas (older girls) gave me 3000…
Before not after
For my 74th birthday I took Dottie for her eye exam. Her vision has improved 30%. I was given a new pulpit for my birthday as well as some vitamins. We are having a major sit-down with three agencies on Saturday the 22nd. Pray that we will have…
Friendship
Candida begins her nursing practicum this week through November 22nd. The teams are installing commodes in the schooli, cutting grass, repairing motors, tiling the kitchen walls, cleaning the dining hall & painting Los Cometas. Friendship is the foundation of marriage. Friendship implies mutual respect and is crucial in…
Showing it
We had a major water pipe problem & although it took a few hours Adam fixed I with a little bit of help. Angie’s father lives in Escatawpa, Mississippi & has 8 suitcases for Casa. He can meet you half way to your home. He will pay the…
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Dicson & Luis qualified in the state academic olympics to go to the second round.We are so proud of them. The government is moving children so frequently now. We are down over 20% from last year. I pray that I can raise them long enough to educate them…
Prescription
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…
Marriage commandments
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…
Treasure
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…
Inside of 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…