Mike Clark's Daily Blog
We do not always understand
Sindy 2 is back in the hospital. She has been having seizures. Aroldo has two other girls, Ada and Dorcus, helping in the dialysis dorm because the other girls are in college during the day. Kate wrote to say the art class had their first project and the…
More ugly
We were able to spend the evening with Jim who is Dottie’s brother & Linda. It began snowing/sleeting so tomorrow will be cold and more ugly is coming. Brother Finley & the Fellowship team coming to Casa will take what we have bought since North Carolina. Then we…
When does life begin?
Bob and Larry have begun the woodworking, plumbing and electrical courses for the boys. They will learn how to do the simple repairs and maintenance for Casa. Jessie received 3 new girls upstairs in Esperanza. They are Delmy 11, Nataly and Flor both 12. If you would like…
So blessed!
We were so blessed as we left Knoxville with ugly weather all around us but it cleared immediately and we made very good time heading west. So we will make it to services Sunday and Monday in Fayetteville. It will be 10 degrees there in the morning. …
Unbelievable weather
The weather report became worse so at 10am I canceled Rockingham and we headed towards Fayetteville. The weather became colder and colder but we arrived in Crossville, Tn & will leave early tomorrow. It will snow and get down to 17 degrees tonight. It appears that the entire…
Rockingham
After church tonight in Rockingham we will begin driving towards Fayetteville, Ar. Pray that we will be blessed and protected as snow and sleet are predicted. But we must head west because we will be at Lakeview Baptist in Cave Springs, Arkansas Sunday morning. What a blessing it…
Snow
Kevin was #1 in his graduating class. He is applying for medical school. The services were awesome at The Praising Place. This morning in Wadesboro when we woke up the ground was covered with snow. It was actually warmer at 30 degrees then it has been in other…
How to measure life!
Candida and Kevin graduated as nurses and, sadly, Dottie and I were not there. They know how very proud we are of them. We had an awesome day of worship & preaching at the Praising Place. Dottie and I will be without Internet connection until Thursday so bear…
Thankfulness
We drove to Charlotte last evening so we would not have to drive Saturday in bad weather. CTwo teams coming to Casa this summer took us to dinner. There were over 30 of them. They emptied our car & will bring things for us. Now we can buy more…
Idolatry
Sunday morning we will be at the Prising Place in Charlotte, NC for both services sharing the power point for about 15 minutes and then in the evening service I will preach. Next Wednesday, February 25th, we will be at Roberdel Baptist Church in Rockingham, NC. It was…
Frigid
It was 14 degrees when we woke up in Fayette, Al and when we arrived in Knoxville is was 18 degrees with winds extremely strong. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Dottie & I have been able to buy gifts for the older boys & girls at a tremendous discount.…
Whom Do People Say That I Am?
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…
Mother Teresa
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…
Passing the Baton #4
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…
Valentine’s Day
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…
Passing the Baton #3
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,…
Passing the Baton #2
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…
Passing The Baton
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…
“Papi, Can I Break the Chains?”
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…
Another Duck
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…