Three Kings Day

In our last post we listed Kids’ Wish list for Santa as written by some very special young people. You may remember these little ones are living at a local children’s shelter, Casa Hogar, and are cared for by Manos de Amor (Hands of Love).

2c-dsc_0355 Kids Having Loads of Fun

Click here to see a bunch of happy kids!

Kids’ Wish List

Some kids in the area live at a childrens’ shelter (Casa Hogar) and are cared for by Manos de Amor (Hands of Love). We thought you might enjoy reading their Santa Wish List.

The kid pictures in this post are a mixture of La Cruz Kids’ and kids living at Casa Hogar.

cimg0175 Kids Playing Musical Chairs

Thanks Allison (s/v KENTA ANAE) for translating their wish list.

Lynn Visits Santiago

(A special thanks to everyone for giving me permission to take their picture. Note: click on picture to enlarge.)

My adventure begins during Rick’s fourth hospital visit.

Ibana, one of Rick’s nurses, has invited me to visit her mom, Julia in Santiago. Santiago is a small town five hours north of Puerto Vallarta, near San Blas. She, Jose (her husband), and two sons are leaving that night. I had to make a difficult decision quickly.

PA300179.JPG LUNCH: Shrimp

During each hospital stay I’ve been with Rick almost everyday and slept in his room nearly every night.

What’s Goin’ On?

Whenever possible, we would go to the Ikuai restaurant and listen to Mango Duo. Their Latin rhythms, acoustic swing, and Zoe’s lovely voice create a relaxing haven for us.

We sure enjoy their music and friendship.

dscn0192 Mango Duo (Al and Zoe), Rick, and Lynn at Ikaui Restaurant

When LA VITA sensed that Rick was well enough to go for a sail, she demanded we go to Opequimar Shipyard and get her bottom painted!

AND FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS….

Yes! Finally, some good news! I have flow!

Now, that may sound a bit strange to those who have not been following my trials and tribulations for the past year plus.

Planned Stress???

Believe it or not, we actually planned to stress Rick even further!

 – Dr. Hernandez Taking Rick’s Blood Pressure During Stress Test – Dr. Hernandez Taking Rick’s Blood Pressure During Stress Test
– Dr. Hernandez Taking Rick’s Blood Pressure During Stress Test

To learn the results,

Once Again Into The Breech…

One more time a doctor’s checkup ends in a stay at the hospital (Hospital visit #5 in year 2011).

 – Lynn and Rick Walking into Hospital San Javier – Lynn and Rick Walking into Hospital San Javier
– Lynn and Rick Walking into Hospital San Javier

Why am I going into the breech (aka hospital) again???

And One More Time!!!

This is my fourth hospital “vacation” this year and getting to be old. This time for 24 days. The nurses on virtually every hospital floor know me by name. This is a problem or two. First, I don’t remember their names. Second, I’m getting tired of being in the hospital.

 – Hospital San Javier Marina – Hospital San Javier Marina
– Hospital San Javier Marina

Well, just as we’re getting ready to head south again, up jumps life.

Lynn’s Birthday Celebration

Yup, it’s birthday time for Lynn, again. This one is filled with surprises.

 – Lynn's Birthday Card from April (her Granddaughter) – Lynn’s Birthday Card from April (her Granddaughter)
– Lynn’s Birthday Card from April (her Granddaughter)

If I Were A Cat, I’d Still Have 7 Lives

We haven’t posted much for a while. Not our intention to wait so long since we got things caught up before leaving Mazatlan, MX. Sometimes life gets in the way and the blog must take a back seat to more pressing issues. Also, Lynn always writes these “tomes” but today she is the editor; a switch of roles.

Does that tell you that something unusual has been going on? Now, where to start? Well, I guess essentially at the beginning.

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