Mike Clark's Daily Blog
What do you see? #13
This is Independence week in Guatemala which means our children are involved in academic competition, athletic competition, parades and games all week. We spent most of the day shopping for our grandchildren. We love Christian Book stores so after shopping we went to the Semonary and on to…
What do you see? #12
After sharing at Word of Life in Patterson, La. which has been a faithful partner in our work in Guatemala sine the very beginning in 1989 , we drove to the outskirts of New Orleans so that Monday we cn go to the Baptist Theological Seminary book store.…
What do you see? #11
Dottie and I were able to see our girls & grandchildren Friday night after church & then Saturday morning before we had brunch with Taylor & Cheryl in Lafayette. From there to Patterson where we ate (yes again!) with Nell, Mark & Julie before watching the LSU game.…
What do you see? #10
We drove to KAJN radio in Crowley & dropped off tapes of my daily teachings. We visited with Brother Barry who is an old, dear friend. Then we had lunch with Dr Hines & that was followed with ACUPUNTURE at Acadian Pain Clinic. Our first preaching session was…
What do you see? #9
Keiser has returned from the hospital but cannot do peritoneal dialysis. He will have to have hemodialysis. We have a change for Sunday, September 21st. Hot Springs is cancelled and we will be at 7 Mile Post Road Church of Christ in Athens, Alabama at 9am and…
What do you see? #8
Pastor Melvin drove down from Alexandria to spend the day with us. I consider him to be my Pastor. This Friday evening at 6:30pm we will be at Amanda Fellowship in Maurice, Louisiana. Sunday we will be at Word of Life at 9:30am in Patterson, Louisiana. Pastor…
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…
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…