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Normal
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…
Wonderful Day
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…
Ruebin
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…
Barry Thompson
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.…
Independence
Jesus teaching This is an SOS so to speak. I need someone to help with Dottie and Michelle 2 days a week and more if you desire. It requires her toileting and meals for 2 days. This is an opening for a missionary and not a paid staff…
Posting problems
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…
Mistakes
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…
Electricity
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…
No lights
Jesus teaching in the temple. Jacobo and Luki 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…
Someone is waiting
Jacobo and Leticia Sunday, I preached on “Moses, my servant is dead.” God then tells Joshua to be courageous. He goes on to say that to Joshua that he is to not be afraid but to be courageous. For thousands of years people have been born and lived…
Moses, my servant, is dead.
Debbie and Robin praying for Dottie I had a wonderful time with the Lord during the night. He reminded me of how over these 82 years He has been with me and prepared me for this latter phase of our lives. I believe the best moments of the…
Dottie feels much better
Water into Wine. I arose early feeling poorly so I called a friend, and we went for coffee. Dottie felt better today. Dennis and his small team left this morning, and I already miss them. For decades they have visited Casa and as I age I think so…
Her First Tears
The presentation of Jesus following His birth. : Yesterday Dottie cried for the first time since being sick. She cried because she was experiencing pain. It was so sad because she has done so well for 13 months. Tony and Quique have lived with us since they were…
New Nurse
The Baptism of Jesus We have had three days of very quiet activity. We did hire a new nurse. Her name is Asusnna.She will help in dialysis and with Dottie. Dottie is sleeping a lot, so we are trying to get her out of bed and into the…
Dottie and Ice Cream
Tower of Babel I gave Dottie some ice cream and I wrapped her in a giant towel, and she still got ice cream all over her sweater. But she had so much fun eating it I could not get upset. She loves ice cream and that makes me…
Walking on the water
Jesus walking on the water Yesterday was visiting day for the parents. I went to the bank alone which I very seldom do. As I was driving to Chimaltenango a vehicle had flipped off the highway and into a ravine. I was going in the opposite direction and…
Tony C
Glenda with two of my granddaughters It has been so good to have Dennis, Debbie and Robin here. They have not been here in years, and we have always enjoyed them. f course, Dottie and I have been blessed with so many friends over the years who have…
Dennis and Debbie
The birth of Jesus. As we start a new month and now having Dottie so ill for over a year now, I was thinking of “FOR BETTER OR WORSE”. If you say that something has happened for better or worse, you mean that you are not sure if…
Jesus Praying
Jesus Praying Sunday morning, today, I did preach on pleasing God. I want to give you the points I made in pleasing God. We please God when we love Him, Believe Him, Obey Him, Praise Him, Serve Him and when we are Prosperous. Prosperity does not mean rich,…
Christian Art
The Love of Jesus Makko is an excellent Bible teacher and Biblical Planner. The children are doing major Christian art projects, memorizing scripture and praising with zeal. He and his wife, our director Ali, are doing a wonderful job. It is amazing how short the months get as…