Tuesday, July 17, 2018 – Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Finally, I’m back at this Puerto Rico story. It’s taken me way too long to get back to it, but here goes. Tuesday and Wednesday were more days of reunion. It was so wonderful and yes emotional to run into people that were not expecting me and that I haven’t seen in 9 years. I think Edwin, the maintenance guy was the most fun, his double take when he saw me. First the look of shock, then of disbelief finally just pure happiness. Edwin speaks conversational English, I speak some Spanish, so we could communicate easily. Edwin and his wife Lydia both worked at AWNHI when I was there. Edwin was and remains the head maintenance guy and Lydia worked in Housekeeping. She’s moved on (disability I believe, Lydia was a work horse and paid the price with her back,) but, Edwin remains a full-time employee. The Institute is very lucky to still have Edwin and I believe they would be lost without him. He was always so conscientious and extremely reliable and trustworthy. Other workers told me that Edwin was at the institute within the first few days after the hurricane sorting through and cleaning up the mess left behind by Maria. Most of the time I did not have a phone with me while I was in Puerto Rico so yes, most of the pictures were taken on the one day I decided to take it with me for just that purpose.
The next two photos are of Migdalia and her husband Omar. Omar worked in the greenhouse and in the kitchen however has sense moved on. Migdalia used to be in housekeeping, then went to school (in Puerto Rico) to become a massage therapist. She is an outstanding therapist, however, not for the “weak of flesh”! Migdalia did an amazing job when she got out of school 10 years ago and she still does an amazing job today. I cannot even tell you how much of a treat it was getting a massage from her again. A few years ago, the Institute was in need of an additional colon therapist, so Migdalia being Migdalia, went to Colonic school in Florida and now splits her time giving massages and colonics. (She’s great at both.) The picture of me and Migdalia is not very flattering of her. She really is quite cute, but this photo does not do her justice, but it’s the only one I have of her. Omar’s photo looks good. (Yes I look terrible on both pictures, but this is what I have to work with!
Next post we’ll talk about Sunsets and Yolas!
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