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The longest day
Tony took us to the airport at 3am and when we arrived in Houston the weather was so bad in Dallas that we finally were able to fly & arrive there at 6pm. The storm was incredible (65 mph winds) but we were able to rent a car…
The greatest enemy of America
The two teams (x-ray and telemedicine) are getting so much achieved. It is a shame I have to leave. The x-ray is a digital machine and can be sent immediately via computer to any physician in the world. Immediately a little girl hurt her finger & the X-ray…
death
Dottie's sister, Helen died today, and yesterday Helen's husband passed away. How incredibly hard this must be on their children and grandchildren. We will go to Clebourne, Texas and I have the privilege of performng the services. Helen was a special person in our lives. Today Dr. Hines…
Dottie
Dottie was asked by Ezdras to minister to the teenage boys teaching about male/female relationships in the eyes of God. She will share what a girl needs. We can only pray that some will grasp it and make good decisions. Tim has some feeling in his hand and…
chickenpox
Dottie & I will be at Patterson, La Word of Life 9:30am on September 13th & the following Sunday am at Fayette Baptist in Summerville, Tn & that evening at Colliersville First Baptist (Tn). Everything else is open so let us know if you want us. Two more…
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…