Mike Clark's Daily Blog
Saturday
My surgeon told me to quit acting sick. He has informed me to walk 15 minutes every hour but not in my pajamas, slipper, etc. We have allowed each dormitory to come through and see me, gived m a hug & realize I am in pain but…
Matthew Levi #2
This is Cindy so we both are both at home. But I did part of the monthly report and part of the financial report and simply went to sleep from noon until 7pm when Dottie woke me up. Still have pain!
Matthew Levi #1
I cannot imagine feeling as well as I do. I was in such pain today but walked a little and then set in a hardback chair Analy and Gladys bought for me. So I read and studied for nearly 2 hours while Tony did the banking and then…
James and John #6
I have not given enough credit to Dr. Hines as well as Aroldo. Aroldo has a heart for those dialysis children that cannot be measured. His love for the children ever since Antony was here & passed way has been something to behold. He will someday be…
James and John #4
25th: Surgery day! And wouldn’t you know that a 5 year old fell in the baby dorm after being run over by a herd of little girls and broke his arm. Josue’ took him to the hospital & his elbow was fractured requiring surgery. Mine was a…
James and John #3
Tim, Josue’ & Aroldo accompanied Dr. Hines to see the dean of the medical school, Dr. Alfaro, and it appears we will be getting a pediatrician from the university. Wouldn’t that be awesome? Walter met with the Department of Labor and the outcome was that the judge moved…
James & John #2
Dr. Hines was busy first thing this morning drawing blood from the dialyses children and analyzing it on the chemistry analyzer that he brought us. Josue’ picked up his automobile which Telemedicine purchased for him so he can travel within Central America on their behalf. Dottie and I…
James and John#1
It has been a rough last few months for Christian workers as Easter Sunday another man of God passed away. Bill Walsworth of Shreveport preached the Easter Sunday morning sermon and retired to his home for lunch and then a few hours later suffered a massive heart…
Nathaniel Bartholomew #2
Dottie and I are both exhausted as we left at 8:30am & saw 3 doctors for pre-operation exams and got home at 7pm. But I am blessed as the lung xrays, the electrocardiogram and all of the blood work were better than anyone could have expected. So I…
Nathaniel Bartholomew #1
Easter Sunday! Oh, how I love this day! The greatest day of my life was the day that Jesus came into my life and without the death, burial and resurrection of the Son of God this day would be like any other. But the day I met Jesus…
Philip #4
Ron & Tanya left Saturday but Bill & Janet are staying for services Sunday & leaving on Monday. Dottie and I will take them to the airport and then pick up blood work, X-rays and the electrocardiogram for the internist who will tell the surgeon if I…
Philip #3
I felt well enough to work in the Christmas bodega. Tim says that is my refuge and my place where I find the most peace. Last year during this very week Marlin and her sister's grandmother passed away. Today their grandfather passed away. A local church came…
Philip #2
I have been trying to get everything in order as to banking, university tuitions, etc so that Dottie will not have any problems while I am in the hospital. When Jesus was half-way through His 3 year ministry a large crowd gathered to hear Him. They remained…
Sindy
Sindy has a stomach hernia so the peritoneal catheter was removed and she was fitted with a hemodialysis catheter and will have to have hemodialysis for a long time meaning she will have to go to Guatemala City 3 times a week for that procedure. She is…
Philip #1
I had my bone density test done today. The result were that my bones were cry strong so they will use the screws. The surgery will be Friday, April 25th. Bill & Ron are building shelves and cabinets in the dialysis addition. We received two little girls.…
ANDREW #5
Sindy is not doing well. Her catheter quit working and she is in the hospital. My surgeon spent time with me again today and described what he wants to do with my back. I will have a bone density test in the morning to determine if…
Andrew #4
The elementary school will have a "Camp" Monday and Tuesday here on the school property. All of the teachers will assist and Ezdras, our son-in-law will minister as will Victor and others. Candy took the drama team to a Passion Play production in Guatemala City. …
Andrew #3
The children seemed to enjoy the day of fun and games. Not as many parents came as we had hoped. The mayor brought a marimba band. The teachers all came and sold food and goodies to raise money for the camp the teenagers will attend near the…
Andrew #2
For years we have allowed children with "safe" situations with relatives to spend the Easter holidays with them. But we decided tho year we would go in another direction. The parents will come this morning at 7:30am and visit until 12:30. The children without visits will go to…
Andrew the First Apostle
Bill and Janet went with us t buy groceries and then Bill went with me to the bank and then to check on bunk beds for Lee and Candy's dorm. We received still another child today. She is Joselyn, age 13. This is the sixth child this week.…