As you know from the previous post, we are living most of our life in San Miguel.
I want to share the most amazing experience that I have had in years, besides my family.
We live in a development that is young and growing. The people here are amazing, loving and kind, exactly the way I like a neighborhood. The workers wave at us, the neighbors invite us to share their lives, and it just couldn't be better. Besides, San Miguel is over the top beautiful.
Recently one of the workers' wives died suddenly at 53 years old. No medical care in her history. She was an angel and will be sorely missed as she had 11 people in her home and cooked for a total of 25 people who wouldn't eat without her.
That inspired me! Let's open up a once a month screening to anybody, free of course, and start something good. My good friend Marisa, a beautifuly spirited doc and Cat, my RN friend who a huge heart set out this morning early to do just that. Between the 3 of us we had the equipment to start. We thought maybe 1-2 as it was the first one. Nope! 23! A couple of Canadian expats came and said they wanted to help next time. Feri, JP and Pepe Sr. were also there to support us.
I felt at first, being American that people might hesitate, especially older Mexicans, but that wasn't the case. We got hugs, and promises to come back and bring more juentes (people).
Please consider stepping out of your comfort zone and reaching out to help someone. It actually helps to stave off Alzheimers, but even more so, it warms the heart.