Wednesday October 3, 2012

Wednesday October 3/12 update

I had been planning to go to AAC but then the group decided to cancel classes this week out of respect for Miguel and the passing of his Dad.   We emailed everyone to inform them of this decision but we couldn’t be certain everyone would read it in time.

Then Bella indicated a problem with a Coopera CD that needed a visit so I decided to kill two birds with one stone and go there and to AAC at 3pm to advise everyone of the cancellation of classes.

Then Chris phoned that he was at the Coral at Monay so I asked him to pop in, which he did.  Together we took the #16 to AAC and yes, Richard and Cathy showed up, and so did several kids.

There were lots of people coming and going next door at Miguel’s folks place and then Miguel himself came out to explain what happened to his Dad.  Victor was 72 years old, in failing health, and was taken to hospital last week.  X-rays and other tests could not confirm anything so an exploratory surgery was done.  Besides his kidney failure they had discovered that his appendix had burst and peritonitis had set in.  By then it really was all too late to even try dialysis or anything and he passed away yesterday morning.

Miguel’s Mom came by, looking very sad and a little lost, but she greeted us all anyway.

The service is already at 2pm tomorrow about 10 blocks from the school.   Everyone is meeting near the school for a walking procession to the church.

I went to Coopera and straightened out the CD problem and now we are trying to solve our problem with the Internet access via the bank card.  

I stopped in at Feria Libre and picked up a couple for new golf shirts for $8 each.  I also called little Juan, my language buddy, to see if he wanted to go to the soccer game tonight but he already had other plans.  

I figured the bus ride home would be delayed but I guess we were early enough that things weren’t developing yet around the stadium yet.   This cute little girl sat in front of me, smiling, singing, and playing peek-a-boo, and she looked just like my sister Yvette, but with the dark eyes of course.

I made myself a lovely tilapia supper in butter, white wine and lemon…   Mmmmmmm good!

Sorry, but the camera stayed in its holster again today.

WooHoo!!    Imagine my surprise to find I am the Featured Artist in the Fine Art America group Children Of The World!!!!!    http://fineartamerica.com/groups/children-of-the-world.html

That was today’s excitement.   .  Hugs to all.