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3 Ps
We received a 5 month and a 7 year old last night. Today we received two girls, 9 and 10, and a 9 year old boy. Henry, Josue' and Shirley are graduating Saturday in Broadcasting. All three have been excellant examples here at Casa so we are proud…
Falling
CNA is coming next week to take photographs of every child to see if they have a file on each child in their offices. They will inspect a couple of areas but not a full three days inspection. We will have the roof on the new dorm for the…
Peter’s choices
We spent another 4½ hours with the ophthalmologist. It is wet and classic type of macular degeneration meaning it is the most severe so now you know how to pray. My wife needs a miracle. We did not sleep last night so you can add that to your list…
Just another battle
Dottie and I entered the ophthalmologist office at 9:30am. We left there at 7pm. She was diagnosed with macular degeneration in her right eye. It literally came on her overnight. Her grandfather went blind with this disease and her sister, a cousin and other family members have also suffered the…
Children
Today was visitation so many children were happy and many were sad. My throat hurt after services this morning so I did very little today. Today I counted over 15 children who have left Casa but came today with their families for Bible. Dottie and I appreciate that…
Depart from me
Benjamin, Abraham and Libney spent their own money in order to have a party for the boys in the baby dorm. When teenage boys use their own money to bless someone else it is a very special act of compassion. The Maryland team left and the Tennessee team…
You are—You will be
My foot will not heal so now I am wearing a walking boot. Bubba paid off his car of which I am so proud. (I had cosigned). "You are Simon...you will be Cephas(Peter)". These words are found in John 1:42. God always sees us not just as we…
Bird
I slept last night. Worry is unnecessary because of our heavenly Father. For me to worry is foolish. Matthew 6 says birds stay busy & the Lord provides. Our staff stays busy so I know Jesus will provide. Have you ever heard a bird say, “I am going to…
pray
Please do not read this as “asking for money”. It is a request for prayer. The construction money is there & we actually have money to buy some of the hospital equipment. But there has been a drop off in monthly giving which we all understand. So I am asking…
Listening
The meeting at Roosevelt Hospital went well & we are making the necessary changes for the contract. We looked at the amount of equipment we will need & it is a large list. We received two teenage boys last night and another one tonight as well as an…
as little as possible
Vacation Bible School began this week so the children are staying busy and also learning with the Oklahoma team. We will meet with Dr. Lou about the contract but have decided not to sign until a few changes are made. We should live our lives in such a…
Fathers
Father’s Day! I spoke to the children about fathers because this is probably the #1 pain in EVERY child at Casa: The lack of a father’s love. I spoke of forgiving the person who gave them life because at least they did that lost. Then I asked the…
We are pain avoidersY
Ezdras administered the water baptism. There were many teenage boys baptized so this is heart warming for me as a father especially on Father's Day eve. Dr. Hines group left today. The Espranza (down) girls were so sweet by spending time with Dottie and me while a number…
I need more of it!
My secretary, Debbie, has problems getting 2 bags from Raleigh, NC to Concord, NC which is about 2 ½ hours distance. A team is coming July 9th & can bring them if we get them to Concord. If you can help us please call Debbie at 337 855…
Excuses
Kevin is going to physics, biology and chemistry tutoring daily to prepare for the entrance exam to medical school. He has such a desire to become a physician. Sebastian had another meeting with CNA today. This has become a constant and necessary part of his job. The teams…
Exercise
The Woodlands team had all of the baby dorm children dress up and hold a parade for Dottie and me. It was so sweet. The Pennsylvania team arrived and the Oklahoma team will arrive tonight. I made radio shows. We are paying those extra salaries for staff and…
How to live in faith
Dr. Hines & his group brought more instruments & machines for our clinic so they helped kids all day. They even cooked crawfish for us. Dottie & the staff women went out to dinner elsewhere so I received Dottie's share of the crawfish. We will have a water…
His promises
The Woodlands continue to provide for the different dorms. Josh & Carla are staying busy with whatever is necessarery & Dr. Hines group arrives late tonight to help with the medical needs in the clinic. So we are busy. Tim is down with his knee & I am…
Wait on the Lord
We had a local church come and provided games and snacks for all of the children. Two of my older girls had male friends visit for me to "approve" as boyfriends. The Woodlands had a program for the older girls while Dr. Hines's team, Louisiana is delayed at…
How to be happy
The Woodlands, Tx team arrived. The women will stay at Casa and the men will work in a village. I was able to share part of my testimony with the men for the first time in all of these year. Tim's surgery was done. We will have to…