Mexico today for the last time...oh oh...there will be tears. Katie and I were walking over the bridge at about 2:45 as we were going to be at the pharmacy for 3PM. Instead Shelyn and her mom Marasol were driving over the bridge at the same time and stopped to pick us up. That was great as we went straight to Erika's place.
Livy was home from school and when she saw us she told Sherlyn we had to stay outside for a few minutes...there would be a surprise. In a few minutes Livario came out, put his hands over Katie's eyes and guided her inside. Then everyone inside yelled Happy Birthday, and we saw the whole living area was decorated for a birthday party. It was fantastic and Katie was stunned. How great that they went to all the work, time, and trouble for us, and especially Katie.
It doesn't show it here but she put a sauce and a spice
Erika's friend Joanna was there helping even though she was not feeling good, and her mom as well. Some other friends dropped in and one lady who we had only seen before brought Katie a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Then Sister Maureen came in, we didn't expect that. She was on her usual trip with a truck load of goods for those that need the help. When she got to the Mexican border they told her she would have to drive 20 miles to the Pharr crossing because she had diapers in the truck. She said she wouldn't do that, so she drove back home, emptied the truck and came back to see us. She got right into it.
I went outside and played a game with Livy which we had brought for the kids. She was good at catching the ball.
Then Erika brought out food which she and her friends had prepared. It was Erika's mom who suggested the birthday party and the food. The dish is a special dish which originated in Monterrey, and when Katie and I saw it, we didn't know what to do with it. Marisol told us to wait until she got hers and she would show us.
Turns out you take the top hard shell and break it a bit at a time so you can use it like a scoop. The dish contains an avocado base shredded lettuce, tomatoes, shredded chicken, topped off with cheese sauce. When everything is gone then you take the bottom shell break it up and eat that as well.
The whole dish was excellent.
We are so thankful that Sherlyn and Marisol were there for us so many times this trip. Not having to use my phone as a translator because of them was so great! We really like them both not just for the translation services, but as good people. I hope Sherlyn follows my suggestion and starts the process of getting herself into a career...she is a great girl!
We had a great time, lots of fun and laughs...Livy took Katie's camera and did a lot of group selfies and Karelly took pictures as well. Here in no particular order...
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| A slight misspelling but who cares |
Later on it was time to leave, and I can only tell you there was an abundance of tears all around. Erika and Livy especially as both of them are very sensitive. Karelly a bit more reserved because after all she is 13 now, and a teenager. It was HARD! Lots of long hugs and kisses and more than just once.
We climbed into Sherlyn's car and with lots of waves....we were gone until next year.
When we got to the border, the border guard asked what we were bringing back. We were a little worried Katie could not bring her flower arrangement back even though it contained no earth.
She showed what she had but he didn't seem to really care, so off to our car in the parking lot.
After some more hugs and some tears we said goodbye to our friends Sherlyn and Marisol. Sad.
We stopped and said goodbye to Al and Bonnie who are leaving for home Friday Morning...sad that we will likely not see them again until next year as well.
Then back home....watched the first two periods of the Jets game...drat...don't they know how to lose?
and so ends another great day in the Valley...
more later...
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