A baby was abandoned at our gate. Josue and Marlon took the baby to the judge. So the baby was sent here. Friday was the last day of classes for the seniors and the joy of accomplishment was everywhere. One teacher bought lunch for all the seniors. To…

My sister is a happy grandmother as baby Luke was born last night. We had a handful of folks arrive. They are not staying very long but it makes the kids happy to see new faces and even a handful of old timers. My daughter-in-law, Lily, graduated yesterday…

Adela celebrated her 24th birthday. She has been Dottie's right hand helper and loves Michele, special needs, and treats her like a sister. I do not know how we could care for her without Adela. She is an excellent university student & quickly moving towards graduation. Duke, Nick…

Duke and Nick spent yesterday looking for the pieces to repair our welding machines. They have gotten our huge welding machine working after a number of years. After nearly 10 years Jim is returning home meaning we will need a Bible teacher for the school

Duke from Alabama came here for the first time in 2020. He is now 78 years old but wanted to come see Casa again. We all are getting older but have such wonderful memories of the last decades. We have small teams coming over the next two months.…

My strength is almost fully returned. In fact last night I visited the lunchroom and greeted the children. Today I walked steadily. Being 79 and having Covid was no walk-in-the-park but God is so faithful. I felt well enough today to prepare the sponsor monies for the children.…

Jim preached to the children today as I will finally get out of quarantine tomorrow. God has been faithful to look over all of us here at Casa who were touched by Covid-19. I cannot really explain how proud I have been of he staff and children as…

The Lord blessed us with two more children so we are slowing climbing. Dottie and I have done well being quarantined so we will be back on the job Monday. 3 John 2, "Beloved, I pray that you will prosper and be in health, just as your soul…

Proverbs 11:25, "Generous persons will prosper; those who refresh others wiil themselves be refreshed". One of the true blessings of Casa is that all of the college have some chores to help pay their college expensive. The girls help with laundry, baby dorm, kitchen while the boys work…

Debbie pointed out that Bubba was 11 months old not 11 years when he came to Casa. I was not thinking correctly when I wrote the update. Honestly i was pretty shook up when Bubba told me about Antony. The Bible team is preparing for the staff Bible…

: Thank you for your prayers. I am feeling much better. Some of you old timers will remember Bubba who was one the children to come to Casa in 1990. He was only 11 years of age. He was always a favorite with the visitors. So many visitors…

The Covid I have is mild with coughing and headache for the most part just bothersome. Thank you for your prayers. Our school and has begun for Independence Day so it is loud each morning on campus. Heidi is going dorm to dorm seeking students for her music…

It happened! I have tested positive for Covid-19. The college boys have been power washing the buildings. There is a large beehive in the area of the baby dorm which must be dealt with

Oscar preached for me. His message was on giving everything to God and He will see you through. Psalm 55:22 "Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you".

Last night I had a high fever, sore throat and a few other symptoms. Thinking it could be Covid I had a test done and praise God it is just the old time flu. The rains continue most night time hours. The new children even the baby are…

Bubba's son, Anthony, is ill again and may need surgery. It is serious and Anthony is suffering. He has varicose veins and a heart condition. Greselda, in dialysis, finally got out of the hospital after weeks of tratment. I could not sleep last night due to coughing so…

Recently we had an on-line inspection by the government. They were face-to-face with our social workers, psychologists, others of our staff and a few children. It appeared to go well of which we are blessed. Dottie had another dermatology appointment. The team left Friday. Sweetheart

We received 4 new children last night ages 12, 8, 6 and 3. So God has given us 12 children in a week. Josue' gave his testimony to the team and explained sponsoring & answered questions. The team spent time with the dialysis children doing crafts. A father…

There were three main highways that underwent blockades. The closest one to us was San Cristobal about 11 miles from here. The St. Paul team has been busy. Apart from the mural and repairs to dorms they have had soccer games, yoga, birthday party for the baby dorm…

There is a dentist on the Wisconsin team and he put chloride and fluoride on the teeth of all the children. The team is working in different areas with a giant mural and maintenance in different areas.