Katie and I left for Mexico to meet Sister Maureen around 1:30. We sat on a bench by the parking lot to wait for her, as she was going to drop us off at Erika's after she finished her rounds, and we needed to have our car by the bridge.
She came along to pick us up with her trusty helpers Ken and Vickey. It was good to see then again. We hoped in the semi back seat and off we went. It was all about timing to try and see the most kids after they got out from school. We went to see Dayla who is being sponsored by our friend Arlene, but there was no one home there, so we left what we had for her from Arlene and a few things we added with Sister Maureen, as we did not want to have to explain anything to customs when we went back across the bridge.
We went to see Michelle who my brother and sister-in-law sponsors, and she got her gifts and we noticed that although she is still tiny, she is growing, and always has a big smile on her face. We also noticed that the water that was threatening their casa last year, had totally dried up and virtually looked like a desert.
We went to see Lupe and her mom at "the store" where Sister Maureen takes all sorts of donations which they then distribute to those who need them. We sat and talked there for awhile. Lupe was making eggs and filling them with confetti for Easter and her mom was crocheting. Some random pictures that Katie took.
We then went to see "the twins" who we had met last year. Mom is a single mother, has the twins and an older girl and two boys. She makes Pinatas as basically her only source of income. She lives in a shack with no roof, and an open fire to cook food. She could hardly wait to show me the Pinatas that she was working on for Easter...she is so proud. She certainly is talented. We gave the kids some stuffed animals we got from our Dentist's assistant Kathleen, and Katie always gives every child she sees some candy. Sister Maureen knows when Katie can give out her candy to the most kids at one time.
Then we went to see Vicky the very first girl we sponsored who is now 11. She is so pretty, but no longer comes out, jumps up in my arms and hugs hard and does not want to let go. Just get a regular hug now. We gave her the gifts we brought for her, and Katie gave candy to her and her brothers and sisters.
Then it was off to Erika's house. Erika was not there, but her sister Katty was there along with her 7 month old Derrick. He is very cute and is a very good baby. Livy was holding him, but as we found out virtually everyone in the family is sick with the flu. We didn't leave until close to 10 PM so it will be a miracle if Katie and I don't get sick.
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| Jim and Happy Derrick |
Jorge, was late to start the dance practice(Mexican time), so Katie and I got tired of waiting and started the song, and Karelly and I practiced. It went well.
Jorge finally arrived and Karelly and I got to practice once again, and that went well. Erika and Katty made tacos and a very delicious dessert after all the practice was over, which was around 9:30. Katie and I were thinking that maybe Jorge should not be adding what appeared to be new steps, this close to the Quince.
Next Friday, we will have the final practice at the hall, and the area is much bigger and the music has to be synced with the movements.
We had finished our supper and had some more fun with Livy and Eric, and then it was off to the Bridge to go home. As usual Livy and Eric walked us part way, and then it was big hugs and waves goodbye.
Katie and I got home and as a way to unwind, we watched the first period of the Jets game...wow...5 to 1 for the Jets. Then it was off to bed
and so ends another great day in the Valley and Mexico
more later...
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