There is always an excitement during the week as the children are anticipating all the activities on Friday. The teachers and staff are preparing all if the paperwork for the graduates and all the dresses for the girls and even trying to locate suits for the boys who…

Since this is such a busy week and Dottie doing worse physically, we cannot get into the neurologist until next Monday. Last night she again slept over 12 hours, and we had a awaken her to take her medicine. Our daughter, Becky, lives in Colorado and was hospitalized…

This is the busiest week of the year. We have graduations for kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade and seniors. Also there is the presentation of the quinceaneras {15 year old girls and their escorts} followed by the dinner for the seniors. Them Monday the quinceaneras will go to…

I preached on success as I want my children to be successful in their relationship with God; success in their education; in their work life and in their marriages. James 4:10 says that if we humble ourselves before the Lord He will give us the desires of our…

Keyser came home after 5 weeks in the hospital where they force fed him. His attitude changed and he began eating and so came home yesterday. Dottie had no pain following back surgery and treatment for 5 weeks. Yesterday she had pain in her legs that caused her…

Dottie slept 15 hours and when I checked on her at 4am she had one leg on the floor and had removed her bandages on her cut hand. She is having more difficulty understanding and responding to the spoken word. Today was by far her worst day of…

We will not get a written report on the inspection for a few days but the ones I spoke with seemed satisfied. Of course, you really cannot tell what they are thinking. Every time they come it seems they are happy but later we receive a not so…

Esperanza girls visiting Dottie We adopted Elizabeth when she was two. We knew her birth mother and they reunited when Elizabeth was 18. Yesterday her mother, Nancy, passed away. They had many years together and we are blessed to know that. Never forget the 3 powerful resources you…

Two of my long-time children who grew up here and are on staff have made the decision to move on. Candida is like a daughter to me and is one of our professional nurses but knows it is time for her and her family to move on December…

Today was visiting day for the parents and the weather was very cool. These bi-monthly visits mean so much to parents and child. Dottie slept over 12 hours but is feeling better today although then damage to her hand is painful and slow healing. She is so remarkable.…

It is always amazing when the school year ends. After the first weekend of “freedom": some children are saying they are bored. That was never a problem in the 1950s when I was in school. We played, swam and camped out throughout the summer. Dottie had a handful…

When I woke up Dottie had gotten out from under her cover and was so cold to the touch. Her hand was bleeding slightly. Her skin is so thin. Quique and Adela go to college classes today, so it is just me and Tony with Dottie. Sunday…

I made a terrible decision in trying to take Dottie to the bathroom. I dropped her and she tore the top of her hand to the bone. Eleven stitches. It was a stupid decision on my part. Guatemalan school finished the school year Thursday, so our kids are…

Dottie felt better today. If laughter is a medicine, she will be healed. For someone so sick. She has a super great attitude. Jessica brought the Missions Director, Ashley, from the Woodlands UMC in The Woodlands Texas and she loves books as much as I do. It is…

Dottie slept 13 hours. Jesus says somethings do not change by prayer alone there must be prayer and fasting. When we marry’ we confess “In sickness and in health” and we need to honor that promise. My major areas of prayer are for Dottie’s health, the children’s salvation,…

The addition to our home is spacious and beautiful but I want everyone to understand that Casa did not pay for it. Two donors gifted Dottie and I with this “retirement home” and we are very grateful. Dottie is still not able to stand alone nor walk but…

Every Monday morning at 7:15 we have a conference call with Jerry, Scott and Chuck who live in Mississippi and Alabama. Jerry built the first buildings and constructed over 50% of what Casa now has. We pray together and encourage one another. I honestly do not know what…

Andres preached for me since I was not feeling well. I went to church and enjoyed Andres preaching. A church from San Miguel Petapa came and had an afternoon service with the younger dorms Estrellitas, Cometas, Esperanza down and Vencedores ages 10-12 years old. It was such a…

We do not have a seamstress on property but Tammy who is an America missionary here in Guatemala called and told me that she had seamstresses and would love to help. So that is an answer to prayer. One theme that I have ministered on throughout my 35…

You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving. My Dad was never a rich man, but he did all he could to see that my siblings and I had what we needed to succeed. I believe I have my father’s heart. I want so much…