Dec 23, 2011
A new day!
My mom is still sleeping after a 7 hour surgery. Her ICU nurse reports that all her vitals are normal but that she has not woken from the surgery yet. They think she should wake up in a few more hours. Dad plans to be sitting there when she opens her eyes. One really has to be thankful to the surgeons. To do two seven hour surgeries per day, the devotion to their profession, the strength of mind to keep at it, hour after hour, very special people indeed!
During these past few days the preparations for the Christmas hampers for 40 families here on Isla de la Piedra have been moving forward.
Tres Amigos RV2 hosted another happy hour raffle last Tuesday. We all donate raffle prizes and then buy tickets.
Then a name is pulled and you get to choose a prize from the great donations. 2500 pesos was raised that evening.
Mother Nature obviously approved.
Behind the scenes a committee had been delegating many of us with small tasks all directed towards gathering items for the hampers.
The bags are stuffed full, fresh fruits, rice, beans, nuts, even a fresh chicken and many other items. The families who receive the baskets are chosen by someone from the Isla who is aware of the most needy.
Another couple here in the RV park coordinate toys for the children here on the Isla, then they sort them out according to age, etc. Thanks Ken & Joyce.
Once again the RVers brings them all down in the fall. I think that is why we have such large RV's, so we can fit all this stuff in. Remember we had already done a clothing donation in November.
It certainly has been a busy last few days. I for one, intend to take today off for me and me alone!
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Fantastic job that you all do for the locals – gorgeous sunset photo – love it!
Connie……we all enjoy doing what we can for the Isla
George……gracias
Elaine…..honest I did rest yesterday!
Patti……wish you were here for hugs!
Longdog2……..you are right, the best present ever!!! Gracias.
TnT….perspective is right……live each moment to the fullest!!!
Susie….de nada….cool is right!
Marty…..Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.
Chris…..even better sunsets in person!!
Looks like everything is all coming together, glad to hear you mom is doing well.
Contessa I am so happy to see that your mom is doing well and that her levels are ‘normal’…what a blessing to say the least..the dedications of the wonderful surgeons…bless you all – for your combined efforts in making the christmas season spectacular for the locals..your post today has certainly put a smile in my heart…all the good news and fantastic pictures….please find time to get some rest before your trip!!!
Dearest Contessa
So very glad to hear that your Mom got her surgery sooner. She is in our prayers. All the best to you Colin, and the Girls. We are all very blessed to have the best medical care.
Contessa
So very happy to hear that your mother is doing well. What a great Christmas present! I hope she has a speedy recovery. Looks like you are all making sure that everyone on the isla has a great Christmas.
What fantastic news !! Now we just need a speedy recovery !
It sure puts everything else in perspective, doesn’t it ??
Will keep Mom in our prayers …. take care … TnT
Great news about your mom!! Thank,s for sharing pictures of our raffles, hampers and toy giving,, It all feels good to give back for being here on our piece of paradise, even if its been cooler then we’d like” Felices Fiestas!!
So happy she’s doing well! Have a merry Christmas!
Stop with the sunset photos! I can’t take it 🙂