Trying to do my part!

Two Sundays ago after mass, my mom and I were approached by a gentleman who was outside. He told me that he had moved back to La Bocana a little over a year ago and that he was washing cars for a good price. He said he needed money because he was hungry. So, since the day before I had used Les's truck for the Saturday cleanup and it could use a wash so I suggested he wash it and he smiled.

The car cleaned, he came to drop it off and I drove him home. On the way he mentioned that he was an ex alcoholic and that he had started a group (similar to AA) in la Bocana and that their one year anniversary was coming up on Valentine's Day.

Turns out their meetings are from Mondays to Saturdays, turns out that teens I know sometimes go to the meetings. Right away I told him: I would like to throw a small dinner party for the group next Saturday to commemorate your wonderful contribution to La Bocana. We agreed I would drop off the food at 6:45 since their meeting was from 7 to 8 pm.

I rallied the masses! My friend feathers (Bajanomad) who is a spectacular cook - made a rice dish that you could smell all over town. My friend and mom of one of the teens who is an ex drug addict and goes to the meetings, made sushi. My friend Anna Fischer made her famous two toned jello. I made a cake, bought soda, and got some canned mangoes as well as supplied all the plates, forks, spoons etc.

Here are the photos!





the table all set up:








the little chapel that they have off to the side:











and a shot of Andres and another participant. He was the one who first approached me. They were so so happy and I told them we will do this every year. If we really want to end drug addiction - alcohol addiction - I feel we have to support those who are living the struggle. In this AA group - I was told that they accept anyone with any issue. Psychological Physical whatever. Pretty neat if you ask me. Group averages 12 people.







Andres and I have a deal that he will wash the truck every other Sunday after mass. And he promised to pray for me so I actually come out ahead LOL

Happy Valentine's day, everyone. I know each and every one of you is making a difference in the world in your own ways, so God bless.





[Edited on 2-14-2016 by BajaBlanca]

You are a true inspiration. I salute you.

Quote: Originally posted by micah202

. ...ummm ,,a friendly note about these groups,, the term 'anonymous' in their titles suggests the idea of allowing -anonymity- to it's members. I'm really not trying to be semantic here,, but suggest leaving people pictures out when it comes to these groups.

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...well, blessed be Blanca, it's very clear where your heart is!

None of this comes as a surprise to me.

BajaBlanca