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Passing The Baton
We drove to Beaumont to buy Spanish Christian books for Josue', Esdras & Quique. Dottie had her hair cut and I shopped for books for myself as well. Our board meeting starts today and I know that Mark, Wes, Melvin, Dottie, Debbie & I will attend. JW…
“Papi, Can I Break the Chains?”
Elias arrived today. He had a transplant, has been at Ronald McDonald House & now is ready for his life at Casa. Our men are working hard to have the new visitor's facilities by the time the large groups begin arriving at Casa. Last night we were…
Another Duck
We arrived in Lake Charles about 2pm where Malcolm picked us up. Today is our 52nd wedding anniversary but we are too tired to celebrate. Tim went to the transportation company that is handling the x-ray machine that was sent to us. Trusting the taxes will…
A Duck
The flights are now on schedule as the volcano has indeed quit erupting. There was lava flowing from it but not erupting into the areas surrounding it. It just spit and spewed ash and covered everything. The cars at Casa look as though we have a junk yard.…
Flights
115 flights have been cancelled as there is so much ash in the air it reaches 5000 feet above us. So pray we can get out of here Tuesday. The volcano has stopped erupting. They expect that the airport will be open at 6pm tonight so we are…
Run Today’s Race
Mario’s surgery was successful although he truly suffered with the pain. However he is so happy that his deformed arm has been corrected. We have hired a pediatrician to work on Saturdays & he will create a file on every new child as well as treat those needing…
Love The Child
Steve & Cheryl Osborn have a ministry to babies near us. They are in need of dormitory for 60 babies. These children are available for adoption but only in Guatemala. Cheryl provides early stimulation training but more exciting is they require the adoptive parents to spend 5…
The worst of all curse words
I am so close to finishing enrollment and the paying of the first 3 months of the university classes that I can smell it. But now the requests for textbooks, supplies and even some uniforms for those in medicine, engineering, etc. I will have to leave that on…
Our Thoughts #2
The workshops begin and I believe the kids are excited. Bob will teach carpentry with Esvin assisting. Larry will teach plumbing with Victor' help. Kate is teaching art with Kersey helping. Flor will teach sewing. Elena will teach cooking. This will keep everyone busy from 5:15am until…
Our Thoughts #1
Dottie is making the notes to leave for when we are gone. Larry & Sue returned today and will stay in our home while we are in the states. We purchased enough food for our house for the month. I have 50 of the more than 70 college…
Dr. Miguel, my surgeon, came to see Emmanuel & Bryan and change their bandages. He was very pleased with the progress of both boys. Kenny, one of our university girls, was hired to teach English in San Bartolome'. I had a special Bible time with the teenage boys…
Two Minute Warning
The weather was beautiful today. Church was a blessing. A number of young marrieds returned for services & lunch with Dottie & me. Satchel Paige said "Getting old is a matter of mind over matter. If you do not mind it does not matter". What would you…
Principles of Biblical Success #14
The West Virginia team left after being such a blessing to us all week. Adam & Vilma will go back to the states for 3 months beginning April 15 so that their baby will be born in Alabama. Bryan had his surgery on his arm. Dr Rodriquez said…
Biblical Principles of Success #13
Pastor Jose' came by for money to finish a church. He informed me that we have built 10 churches and a home for a pastor in the last 12 months. God is so good. I learned, #26, that if I am going to succeed I cannot live in…
Biblical Principles of Success#12
We received an 11 year old girl who s burned horrible & has been in the hospital 13 days. She was working as a french fry cook on the street. Then last night a brother 9 and a sister 12 arrived. Continuing our discussion of success…
Biblical Principles of Success #11
Aleluya! Sindy is off of the ventilator. Dr. Lou came with a team from the hospital to see the construction. Walter met with him to prepare for us taking dialysis children. A judge lied to me again. The court called & said they wanted us to take…
Biblical Principles of Success #10
Sindy 1 is still in ICU on a ventilator but no longer critical. She had a violent reaction when CO2 was pumped into her stomach. Her body bloated but during the night they were able to remove most of the fluids. She is no longer critical but…
Biblical Principles of Success #9
Celia is near childbirth as I write this. She has been in the hospital all day. Josue' took a child from the baby dorm to the hospital as she broke her arm. She needs surgery. SINDY 1 IS ON A VENTILATOR HER LUNGS ARE FILLING UP WITH FLUID.…
Biblical Pronciples of Success #8
Today was visiting day for parents and it went very smooth. So many of the children who were raised here come back with their own children now. Looking at the principles that God has set out for our success in life we have seen that we must finish…
Principles of Biblical Success #7
Sindy I was hospitalized this morning so both Sindy's are there for more surgery. Also Antony, Bubba's son, was taken to the hospital. It appears to be an infection related to the varicose veins in his esophagus & stomach. Tim will fly to Tampa to attend his uncle's funeral on…