Tatiana and Oscar. I have been giving my shirts away beginning with the college boys. They get one buttoned shirt or jacket and two or three T-shirts. They left me one LSU jacket and it is older than I am. Bu I love blessing them. Problem now is…

Marlin with us. Loren and Megan attended services and spent a few minutes with Dottie then began cleaning teeth until they had to leave. It was a short visit, but it was a blessed visit also. Dottie has not felt well enough to attend worship services the last…

Michell and Analy Analy and Marlin came and took Michell to Analy´s house for an overnight visit. Michell is now 30 years old and when she was about 5 years old Analy began caring for her. Analy also took care of a deaf boy who was at Casa.…

The children enjoyed being out of school for Labor Day but the staff enjoyed it most. Dottie just loves the women´s Bible study on Thursday afternoons and the women make her feel so special. I am not sure how much she understands. She says very little but feels…

We all love Dottie so much. It is obvious that she loves us. 82nd birthday with our son Orlando, me, Oscar, Bubba, Quique, Tony and our son Tony. Yesterday my update did not publish on email. But if you go to Google and search Casa Aleluya, go to…

Daughter Michell with sons Orlando and Tony With Dottie so ill I rarely leave her side. It is unfair to ask the young adults to watch her more then they do. Adela works constantly cooking for all of us as well as being the one to take Mami…

There are many men who say they love their wives, and I am one of them. Dottie was so happy with her party she stayed sitting in the wheelchair three hours and then slept like a baby. Julieta could not come for therapy with Dottie on Monday so…

Dottie loved her birthday. I am going to repeat yesterday´s blog ben there was trouble posting yesterday. 28th:  Dottie enjoyed the birthday party, and we were all willing to make it special. I have gathered so many shirts over the years that I began Saturday allowing all the…

Dottie enjoyed the birthday party, and we were all willing to make it special. I have gathered so many shirts over the years that I began Saturday allowing all the older boys to each choose two shirts or jackets. We used to get so many clothes in the…

As we awaken today, 27th of April 2025, Dottie is officially 82 years old. The men in my family rarely lived to 80 so I am so blessed that Dottie, and I have had a long and happy marriage. Although we are amid the most difficult struggle of…

The English-speaking women had a birthday party for Dottie. They have a Bible study together with her every Thursday. It stimulates Dottie´s mind and she loves the fellowship. It keeps her connected. I came out of our house rest room and Dottie sad “I heard you practicing the…

Sunday is Dottie´s 82nd birthday. Even as sick as she is she is always happy. I asked her about her attitude, and she said “It does not help to be angry or sad. We must take the good and the bad”. She has such dignity. When we married…

What if my Dad had not broken his back causing me to stay close to home for college instead of going to the university of Tennessee? What if Dottie´s sister would not have chosen Ouchita Christian? That is where Dottie wanted to attend. What if Dottie and I…

One of the first construction projects we had was nearly 30 years ago in the village of Poaquil. The pastor (Juan) needed a large church, so we enlarged it to seat 800 people. He packed it out the first Sunday. He has ministered to thousands and yesterday God…

I am having trouble with this update posting so I am reposting. 21st: Yesterday was Easter and Josue’ ministered the Lord´s supper to everyone. This was followed by Markko preaching. I have been very tired lately with caring for Debbie and I wanted to just sit and enjoy…

Yesterday was Easter and Josue’ ministered the Lord´s supper to everyone. This was followed by Markko preaching. I have been very tired lately with caring for Debbie and I wanted to just sit and enjoy the ministry. It was so special. Bubba, Amilcar, Kimberly and Carlos came to…

We were blessed to have Abel come with his wife and children. We have not seen them since he left Casa 11 years ago when he was 18. He came here age 6 because of the gang activity where he lived.   Dottie has been sorta up and…

The maintenance men have been redoing the walls and ceilings in the two transition dorms. The board has something in mind as to what to do with them. The children really enjoyed and bon fire. The Louisiana team left Saturday morning. One of the blessings Dottie receives is…

We had the wildest night. Dottie has this joyful, laughing attitude all the time but last night topped it all. She woke me up and said, “I want you to have a baby. I(Dottie) cannot have another child, and I want another baby girl.” She laughed and laughed…

I have been ill for two days. It is flu-like symptoms. The Americans are playing pickle ball with the boys and the girls continue to use the swimming pool. The team is also painting the fence of the wall between our two pieces of property. They finished painting…