Rest in Peace Alicia

Alicia passed away last week in Guadalajara. Born and raised in Yelapa, around 63 years ago.  Her Mother & Father were among the first 5 families to settle in Yelapa, and they raised a large family, Alicia being the youngest, and the first to leave this world.  Alicia leaves 4 children and numerous grandchildren, who loved her deeply. She is free of pain, free of fear,
and her memory lives on.
With sad news comes happy news.  The baby born so ill and rushed to Guad. hospital for surgery is thriving and will be making his first trip to Yelapa very very soon. I saw a photo of him and he has those fat baby cheeks his family has been praying for.  I understand is name
will be Jesus.  He was baptized at the hospital, since it appeared he would not survive, but the very next day he began to improve, was able to endure another operation, and is now ready to come home.  Another miracle.  His Dad is home now, attending to business and happily receiving pats on the back and greetings of congratulations.  We share the sorrow, and we must certainly share in the joy.
I am in Puerto Vallarta tonight.  What a beautiful Bay.  Even with humidity at over 80 % !
In Yelapa I couldn't be there during the summer , without a fan, in PV, I couldn't do it without  A/C !  Almost everywhere you look is construction, and every other place you look you see for sale signs.  It's great to see people working, building and improving, (?) the city.
I just hope the people will come to buy and rent .  The centerpiece of the new pier, the fountain of light , sort to speak, seems to have a serious malfunction.  Now there is only a white strobe light, pulsating from the center pole. I'll have to get down there and see what's up with that !?  Dentist appointment tomorrow.  The Dentist is still coming to Yelapa twice a week, but I have a new Dentist here I really like.  I love her office too.  On Basillio Badillio
street, and she says her Father bought the land and built there 50 years ago.  He wanted to get out of Old Town !! Which is now, 3 blocks away ! Very well kept up,  love those terracotta tile roofs, feels so organic.  What a great way to live.
Yelapa is a hub of activity too.  A lot of construction. Everything changes all the time, right.
And with everything there are pros and cons.  The people in this community are resourceful,
obviously, and have an eye to the future.  I wouldn't be surprised to see more people moving here, as life becomes more unmanageable and unpredictable up north. More pros and cons...
I certainly get caught up with World Affairs when I get out of Yelapa.  Just turn on the TV and WoW !!  
From Sad, to Happy, to Exciting !! The School Library in Yelapa will be opening within the month.  It is the commitment of our new friends, and Yelapa Residents, A&B, to improve the educational opportunities for the children of Yelapa.  As a volunteer, I see the wonder in the eyes, when kids/people are presented with resources that so many of us take for granted.
It is inspiring, even if only 1 person in 5 . or 2 in 5 , or 3 in 5 , expand their world through reading. You must check out the website !! Biblioteca Yelapa.org ! Can you imagine.  Two
people, with much help I know, but still, they made this happen.  Imagine what we can
accomplish if we all pull together. 
In the meantime .... turn up the TV ... it's time for the 2nd half of Sunday Night Football !!??
See you all soon ... and thanks for the books !!
xx
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