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A weapon
Early this morning the police brought a little Indian girl who was being abused by her mother pouring hot sauce & chili pepper juice in her eyes. 5011 children to date! Last night,Diego, who was sent home by the judge returned after being treated as he had before…
Oscar
The surgery on Oscar's knee was successful. The ACL was not torn so only damaged cartilage had to be removed. Tim took him to the hospital although Tim himself appears to have a nerve tear in his shoulder. I wish that I could tell you that I never…
How He loves us
Tim & Bob had car trouble and Tim hurt his shoulder trying to repair it so they were much later arriving back at Casa from their excursion to Louisiana. We will have 17 quinceaneras (girls celebrating their 15th birthdays) this year. The 700 Club spent 3 hours here today…
Sad and do not know why
A teenager told the school administrator that another teen had run away. We sent everyone in every direction. When I walked behind my house she was sitting there waiting for me. She said that she was sad and did not know why. I asked her questions and she…
The Anvil
I had a calm day of walking, listening to sermons and studying. We did receive 3 new small children. The story is told of a young boy, age 12, who lived on a farm in the early 1800s. His father took him to the nearby village for…
Giving thanks
I had to have a toe nail removed and the medicine they gave me combined with the medication for my spine has put me on an all time high. Not a good high! A sleepy high! I feel drugged and listless. Bob & Tim began their return trip…
Do or don’t
Tim met with Debbie in Lake Charles concerning the web site. Bob will pass by there Tuesday & they will head for Guatemala. Adam & Vilma leave this morning for the USA for 4 months so their baby will be born in a foreign country (Alabama). So many…
Wisdom
Today was an emotional day for me as I am physically worn out. The inspections were so hacy on my heart. I was tired tat the graduation last night & just woke up this morning at 4 and di my morning exercises but am so exhausted now. But…
Posperity
Analy graduated in social welfare today & I had the privilege of walking her to the stage. This has been a great last 5 months of college graduates. We are in good shape with the inspection as we were told today we will receive our health license Monday.…
Keiser–Aleluia!!
The mother of Keyser is a match for him and so he will receive a kidney transplant in 30 - 60 days. And Leslie, age 14, had a transplant and is in the Ronald MacDonald house. She will come to live here at Casa this summer. So we…
Champion
Two of our older boys were able to transition out of Casa today. They have had jobs for a good long time & were ready to step into the real world. All three came here before they were 5 years of age. The teams are doing great jobs…
Rejection
Keyser was able to return from the hospital so thank you for praying. It is amazing that we cn line all of the children & staff up & take the 2015 Christmas picture in 22 minutes. One of the many tools the devil can use against us…
Louisiana Teams
We moved files and records into a larger office where we had space for 27 years of court records. A team from Glad Tidings in Lake Charles & another from Bethel in Jennings, Louisiana arrived. Mariajose came to get the paper work because the government wants a copy…
A big ocean
A wonderful Easter! 11 teenagers gave their lives to Jesus today. 9 boys & 2 girls. Yesterday I worte this little saying "Oh Lord your ocean is so large and my boat so small". The last 2 weeks I have seemingly being overwhelmed by thoughts of the future.…
Studying
I spent most of the day studying. Tim & Bob leave this week for the states. Various staff will be leaving for their vacation time over the next few weeks. Dottie & our boys bagged candy to give the children tomorrow. Dottie & I will be at Fayette…
Fall or Fail? #1
What a blessed day! Larry, Donald & Tim prepared the office wiring for us to redo two rooms which we were able to do today. Brandi has her college girls repainting the dorm. Bob is building new storage for the college girls. Gladys is working on thousands of…
They Tried
This was truly a workday. A group of teenagers jumped in and helped Gladys clean the office. We are moving rooms so to speak. With the major inspections upon us we are preparing to present Casa in the best light ever. In September Dottie & I want to…
Jonah needed to learn mercy
I had another heart wrenching event today but it is private although I share here because many people pray for me and I need the prayers. We hav received another girl, age 12, and I believe that pushes Casa over the total of 5000 children over the last…
He will answer
Another of our friends in ministry went home to Jesus yesterday. John Counts from WMF left this world a better place. We submitted our paper work for our health license. When approved then we have to submit the paper work for the home itself. I cannot even express…
Even when guilty
Little Antony had the final surgery on the varicose veins in his throat & stomach. Recovered quickly! There is still one procedure that will be done later. Jim took some of his girls to the production of the Resurrection. Next week we will begin making 50 more beds &…