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Making Decisions #12
We had favor all through the trip. No problems at any point. When Malcolm picked me up I asked him to take me the the driver license bureau and he said "There is a place where you can get your license quickly. He took me there and I…
Making Decisions #11
I began the day with computer problems with the banking web site. It is critical because I have to make transfers, etc on line while I am in the states. Sebastian was able to help me and we got it all taken acre of. We have a…
Making Decisions #10
We dedicated Josue' & Estella's baby, Javiar and last night her brother, Mario with his wife Mariella shared that she is pregnant. So the next generation continues to be born. We will levee Monday morning for a motel near the airport and then fly out early…
Making Decisions #9
Dottie met with Sue and gave instructions, etc. It is a large job to stay in our home for a month. I bought the last of the groceries, etc for the month of September. Dottie met with the boys who will tend her flowers & gardens. …
Making Decisions #8
The seniors had their "seminary" which is the presentation to the Department of Education of their project on malnutrition and health. It is good timing with the state of emergency declared by the government because of 500,000 children under age 5 at risk. Josue' & Estella took us…
Making Decisions #7
We received another 10 year old boy making it 70 in Lee & Candy's dorm. I received the plans on the Casa Critical Care Clinic and they are beautiful . We will see what God does. Now we have seen that God calls imperfect people. The devil…
Making Decisions #6
Well, it is getting close to our trip home as Larry and Sue arrived and will stay in our home with the 9 who live in our house. What a tremendous answer to prayer. They will stay a year. The Department of Labor came today to look…
Making Decisions #5
The Guatemala government declared a state of emergency for 16 states due to a drought & the report stated 500,000 children UNDER age 5 are in danger of malnutrition or starvation. Add to that the total family members & we are speaking of 2,000,000 minimum. Jose’ & Estella…
Making Decisions #4
Sarah had her surgery & was able to return home this afternoon. She is doing so well. Lilian will make the wedding dress for Estella. We took them to buy all the material and accessories. Since they decided on November 1 as the wedding day it…
Live HIM Loud!!!
10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse,That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,”Says the Lord of hosts,“If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room…
Live HIM Loud!!!
10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse,That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,”Says the Lord of hosts,“If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room…
Making Decisions #3
Andres came today to formally ask for Estela's hand in marriage. The wedding will be November 1st. Since Estela lives in our house and cares for Michelle, Leslie Tatiana will move in when Estela leaves. Manuel broke his hand & when Alex & Sara took him to…
Making Decisions #2
Anthony is being tested & will enter the hospital on Monday. Has not vomited blood since last week. All of the dialysis children except Keiser have returned back to Casa. With the passing of his oral exam Oscar was one of three great things to happen. Tim…
Making Decisions #1
Dottie and I spent some time today packing what we can and preparing for what we need to show Larry and sue when they arrive this week. The seniors had a state test today in Antigua and since teachers had to accompany them we canceled the meeting…
Negativity #3
Well, I am so proud to tell you that Oscar has passed his orals for his degree in architecture and will receive his diploma in September. I am just bursting because he has been such a faithful son all of these years. I am still trying to get…
Negativity #2
Walter, the psychologists & I will meet with all of the teachers this Friday to share what our plans are for next year. Included in the educational program I am going to send all high school graduates starting this year to the universities in Chimaltenango & if…
The good I want to do—I don’t. #3
Anthony is again very ill. He needs 24 hour surveillance so Sandra, his mother, will have to stay off of work for 30 days. Dr. Lou is helping me locate a specialist since there is no explanation apart from anemia for his passing blood in such large quantities.…
The good I want to do…I don’t! #2
We did receive a new 13 year old girl today. Oscar came and showed me his presentation for his architect degree and the finished plans for the addition to the visitor's dorm. The attempt to hide our sins from others is really futile. King David committed adultery;…
Live GOD Loud!!!
Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. Luke 9:23 Hey yal Here we go folks. Just an update from us. All is well we have had a blessed U.S.…
The Good I want to do–I don’t #1
The rules of the hospital state that a girl over18 must stay with the patient. So Katherine & Erica volunteered to watch Marjorie, Sindy & Keiser. The little girls love the puppies so Sunday afternoon I brought them upstairs to hold them. All of the kids love to…