Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner | At Christmas we asked one of our orphanage director friends if he had a needy student that we could help get through the University.
Absolutely!
He introduced us to a nice young lady (no need for names here) who was half way through first year of University in Ensenada. She was living part
time in town with some extended family and part time back at the orphanage. (Note at 18 they technically get kicked out, but in this case they had a
place for her)
We took her to town, bought her some new clothes, school supplies, etc., even gave her a few extra spending bucks.
Sent $300 to the orphanage each month to cover all expenses.
Last week my son finally got a chance to brave the border, went down and per my request got an update on our girl and her progress.
Sadly, her progress was that she had run away with her boyfriend and has not been seen or heard from in 3 weeks.
Discouraged for us? No. Been working with these kids for nearly 50 years, no surprises.
But disappointed. You bet! She had real promise.
Oh well, onward and upward.
When the border lifts we will go down and start the interview process all over again. |
Go on you man!
I try to help out the local rancheros west of Mulege by donating old chainsaws I have fixed up. The majority of people appreciate the gift, but a
few sold the saws.
I try to not get negative about it and focus on the people I have helped out. |