Dottie and me with Michelle who was the first of our 3 children to die. A young man, Ian, from Washington State was at the airport after having helped another orphanage build a dorm. He was talking about coming back to Guatemala but did not know where to…

Dottie with our granddaughter My favorite story about the children in dialysis was when one boy, age 15, was so ill that we thought he would die that night. We took him to the hospital and Dr. Lou examined him and said that the child would live another…

Dr. Lou: A true man of God. For many years we have helped Dr. Randal Lou with his kidney disease program. He treated all the dialysis children who came to Casa and performed transplants on some. The Vice-president of Guatemala presented him with the first Dr. Noel Solomon…

Dottie Adela brought Dottie to our piano and sat her there. Dottie played notes, etc. and was smiling with joy. She began playing for First Baptist in Crossett, Ark when she was a young teenager. Although she is so ill and her mind is ebbing Dottie loves God…

Our band playing for their parents 24th: Estella arrived yesterday, and Jessica arrives later. So, we three board members will be meeting with David and Rick later this week. Keep guessing! Orlando and I went to the city to purchase something special. You will be as happy as…

Family meal Our board member Ted left today the 23rd. It was a blessing to have him as I have not had much one-on-one facetime with board members. Our marching band performed for their parents. I can only imagine the pride our kids felt in performing and the…

Yesterday I preached about how emotions affect our lives. Specifically, I preached on poverty, death, sickness, old age, criticism and the loss of a loved one. These are the major fears facing humanity. We must trust God, overcome doubts with courage, with a knowledge of the Word of…

This is Oseas who was raised here and when he was in law school he change his last name to Clark Dottie is feeling much better so thank you to all who pray for her daily. She woke up before 5am and just wanted to talk. This is…

The staff With the addition of the 5 children yesterday maybe that is why they want us removing the 18–20-year-olds so they can keep the population where the courts want it which is 0- to 18-year-olds. At any rate it is great to see the children who have…

Moses and the 10 Commandments We were blessed today to receive 5 new children ages 4, 5, 7, 12 and 19 months. They are 4 girls and 1 boy.   It just seems like with age the years seem to mover quicker. At 82 I contemplate where have…

Michelle loves Larry and Sue We only have eight 15-year-old girls who are quincianieras this year. This is the first year since my coming to Guatemala that I will not be escorting one of the girls. I am working on Sunday´s sermon and I am trying to provide…

Juliet and Dottie have grown so close. It was good to get back to normal yesterday. I am really basking in the Son of God. You do not know how much restoration of parents to their child have meant to me these 36 years in Guatemala. It is…

Her disease does not keep her from reading the Bible I was so happy yesterday as two of our Guatemalan staff members gave their hearts to Christ. And then after this a girl, age 28, who came here because of horrible abuse at age three came to tell…

Marin and Rueben Dottie was in a lot of pain this afternoon. We try to turn her to avoid bed sores, but she still is in pain. Never complains but only says that it hurts. Independence Day traffic is unbelievable. One of our boys must be at work…

I am so saddened today as one of the godliest men that I have ever known passed away. Barry Thompson was the heart and soul of KAJN radio for decades and is the man responsible for convincing me to teach on the family for the last 43 years.…

Resurrection We did have the virtual inspection by the government agency over homes for children. Hopefully we will get more children following this inspection. The older girls bring the baby dorm children to see Dottie and she loves the hugs and kisses. Independence Day for Guatemala is near…

Dottie and son, Orlando. I spent the morning with my son, Tony, as we needed that. Yesterday we had a visit and inspection by a new government oversight group concerning abuse. Of course we did well. Gladys took them around and since she was one of the first…

Jacobo and Luki (i am trying again) I do not know why but my update yesterday did not publish on Yahoo but it did publish on Google under Casa Aleluya Mike´s blog. One of the most important steps towards Dottie having better health is the visits she gets…