We drove to Fayette, Alabama which mafe me drive near the University of Alababma which gave me hives. The service with Brad, Jill and the folks at Calvary Baptist was so well received. Larry emailed to say that the wiring inn the new dorm is completed. The suspended…
We are heading to Fayette, Alabama where we will be at Calvary Baptist Wed evening. From there we are going to Charlotte, NC to the prising Place Sunday morning and evening. I will share the power point briefly in the morning and then preach in the evening. The…
There are teams from Oklahoma, West Virginia and Alabama at Casa this week. They will help us get things done in the new visitor's dorm as well as outreach. Also they are moving the dirt for the hspital construction. I did not do too badly yesterday after preaching…
We had a great day at Family Life & Abundant Life. Seeing Francis & Babs who were pastors for years & such a blessing to us was a real treat. Dr Hines & a large group folks from Bunkie (my home town) came to Marksville so that was…
Our board meeting went extremely well as we spent 80% of the time speaking about me passing the baton. It will happen at the correct time but it is time to begin the steps. Of course there was discussion of the hospital construction & projected number of children,…
Wes & Sueann could not arrive until 8pm but Mark, Gina, Dottie, Debbie & I were able to catch up. Melvin could not make it either. Melvin ministers to pastors & that is one of the most needed ministries in the body of Christ. Today Dottie & I…
We drove to Beaumont to buy Spanish Christian books for Josue', Esdras & Quique. Dottie had her hair cut and I shopped for books for myself as well. Our board meeting starts today and I know that Mark, Wes, Melvin, Dottie, Debbie & I will attend. JW…
Elias arrived today. He had a transplant, has been at Ronald McDonald House & now is ready for his life at Casa. Our men are working hard to have the new visitor's facilities by the time the large groups begin arriving at Casa. Last night we were…
We arrived in Lake Charles about 2pm where Malcolm picked us up. Today is our 52nd wedding anniversary but we are too tired to celebrate. Tim went to the transportation company that is handling the x-ray machine that was sent to us. Trusting the taxes will…
The flights are now on schedule as the volcano has indeed quit erupting. There was lava flowing from it but not erupting into the areas surrounding it. It just spit and spewed ash and covered everything. The cars at Casa look as though we have a junk yard.…
115 flights have been cancelled as there is so much ash in the air it reaches 5000 feet above us. So pray we can get out of here Tuesday. The volcano has stopped erupting. They expect that the airport will be open at 6pm tonight so we are…
Mario’s surgery was successful although he truly suffered with the pain. However he is so happy that his deformed arm has been corrected. We have hired a pediatrician to work on Saturdays & he will create a file on every new child as well as treat those needing…
Steve & Cheryl Osborn have a ministry to babies near us. They are in need of dormitory for 60 babies. These children are available for adoption but only in Guatemala. Cheryl provides early stimulation training but more exciting is they require the adoptive parents to spend 5…
I am so close to finishing enrollment and the paying of the first 3 months of the university classes that I can smell it. But now the requests for textbooks, supplies and even some uniforms for those in medicine, engineering, etc. I will have to leave that on…
The workshops begin and I believe the kids are excited. Bob will teach carpentry with Esvin assisting. Larry will teach plumbing with Victor' help. Kate is teaching art with Kersey helping. Flor will teach sewing. Elena will teach cooking. This will keep everyone busy from 5:15am until…
Dottie is making the notes to leave for when we are gone. Larry & Sue returned today and will stay in our home while we are in the states. We purchased enough food for our house for the month. I have 50 of the more than 70 college…
Dr. Miguel, my surgeon, came to see Emmanuel & Bryan and change their bandages. He was very pleased with the progress of both boys. Kenny, one of our university girls, was hired to teach English in San Bartolome'. I had a special Bible time with the teenage boys…
The weather was beautiful today. Church was a blessing. A number of young marrieds returned for services & lunch with Dottie & me. Satchel Paige said "Getting old is a matter of mind over matter. If you do not mind it does not matter". What would you…
The West Virginia team left after being such a blessing to us all week. Adam & Vilma will go back to the states for 3 months beginning April 15 so that their baby will be born in Alabama. Bryan had his surgery on his arm. Dr Rodriquez said…
Pastor Jose' came by for money to finish a church. He informed me that we have built 10 churches and a home for a pastor in the last 12 months. God is so good. I learned, #26, that if I am going to succeed I cannot live in…