Mike Clark's Daily Blog
The keeper of my soul #5
I am excited to tell you that Adam & Vilma came to tell me the Lord called them to care for the girls in Estrellitas. Celia visited Victor Hugo in the hospital & they sent him home. Go figure!! A new girl, age 13, arrived very early this…
The keeper of my soul #4
Today was the best day since getting back. The largest problem was dealt with and it appears we will go forward and attack the other major problem within the week. Walter did a great job. Celia, Victor's wife, called the hospital & they said the surgery did not…
The keeper of my soul #3
We awoke today to no water in our house. All other buildings had water. Tim worked through the afternoon to replace the tank. A team from Colliersville, Tn arrived so they will help with Christmas. We have finally decided upon the site for the hospital. I will have…
The keeper of my soul #2
While I was in the states a bus from another home was driven by a drunk who flipped the van killing a pedestrian who was the son of one of our employees here. The driver's own son broke his back & will never walk again. This…
The keeper my soul #1
There was a heap of hurt on me due to problems with the judges and other government officials while I was in the states. In fact the judges sent 23 children home. I am almost overwhelmed...but not defeated. The good news was that in the area academic competition Allison,…
Decisions #13
Dottie & arrived home at noon & Tim picked us up. As soon as we arrived we went to see the refurbishing of the dorm for visitors. As I had thought when I returned there were 3 negative events that had occurred. The worst being with a…
Decisions #12
Anthony had his second surgery on the varicose veins in his throat. We leave the motel at 4am for our flight to Guatemala. We arrive back at Casa around 1 pm and we are ready. To tell you that I am tired would be an understatement but I…
Blessed
I suppose that I am the most blessed individual I have ever known. God has been so good to me and I have deserved none of it. It isn't about the money that He provided. It is about having friends who trust Dottie and me and believe in…
Decisions #11
Our first prep meeting was at 10am Monday morning with and then the large presentation was at 6:30pm. Following the meeting we drove from Houston to Lake Charles arriving home at about midnight. God be praised because with the $100,000 recently given for new property we left…
Decisions #10
Sharon, who has been with us the last few years will be levying Casa in November. She has been such a blessing in the sewing ministry & has taught so many girls & boys. sadly, we all come to know that "Everything has a season". Satan never quits.…
Decisions #9
. Today was our son's 42 birthday. So we spent most of the day with Chad as well as prepared for the Monday evening meeting in The Woodlands Andrews says "We all are either in a crisis, coming out of a crisis or about to enter a…
Decisions #8
This morning when I awoke in Natchitoches where I graduated 50 years ago. I did not want to disturb Dottie so I went to the motel lobby to drink coffee. A few minutes later a group of African American construction workers came and each fixed a plate and…
Decisions #7
It does not take a genius to figure out that Satan is attacking me physically when there is this huge step of faith we have taken concerning the hospital construction for critically ill children. Marjorie had to have her catheter placed into her leg. This is a…
Decisions #6
The reason I felt so bad yesterday was that we a had a blow-out so had to unload all the trunk, jack-up th car & change the tire beef reloading the car & finding a place to buy a new tire so I was worn out.…
Decisions #5
I have never felt so badly for years. I woke uo ill and stayed that way all day. I am feeling a little better this evening. One of the truths of decision making is that we must not just sit and wait for God to do something.…
Decision #4
Dottie & I met with my board chairman, Wes, and wife Sueann for lunch. We went over the architect drawings for the hospital. We arrived in Fayteteville where we spent time with Dottie's brother, Jim, and wife Linda. Went to the hotel rely as I am very, very…
Decision #3
Dottie and I drove to Memphis following morning services as we are headed to see her brother Jim & wife Linda in Fayetteville, Ar. The service at 7 Mile was ell received as this has been such a kind friend to Casa for years. Wednesday evening we…
Decision #2
I did not receive very good news from home as 3 of the girls in dialysis are not doing well. Sindy II had two seizures while undergoing blood dialysis in the hospital. Marjorie's catheter quit working. Sinday I will have to go on hemodialysis as well…
Decision Making #1
Mission Fiesta was unable to come to Guatemala this year after more than a dozen "Birthday Parties" held for all the kids at Casa over the years. They sent the money for the party and Pastor David will host it tonight. The footers are in and the blocks…
Pain Has A Purpose #9
Sunday at 9:30am and 10:30am this Sunday we will be at 7 Mile Post Road Church of Christ in Athens, Alabama. Pain has a way of speaking to our bodies. Everyone can identify with what I mean when I say our bodies tell us when to slow down and…