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SiReNiTa
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The FamGurp Fire Fund
Hello everyone, as some of you may know, our dear friend's camper was burned down by some inconsiderate criminal. They've lost everything they spent 4
years bringing down/building up so they could have a home in Bahia Asuncion. This was devastating news of course.
I've recently started my Scentsy business as an escential consultant, so instead of reaching my goals and getting the commissions for myself, I've set
up an online fundraising scentsy party where all of the commissions from all of the sales in that party will go to Michelle, Lionel, Erin &
Tristan.
Michelle also has her own Scentsy business, for people shopping in the U.S.A. But if you want to order something that will arrive directly to your
home in Mexico, knowing that all commissions go to the FamGurp Fire Fund, please don't hesitate. Every single cent counts so that these amazing people
and dear friends of mine can rebuild their lives down in Baja.
Here is the link to my Scentsy website and the party link. Make sure the party that is selected is The FamGurp Fire Fund.
https://bajascents.scentsy.com.mx/Scentsy/Home?partyId=21981...
I know they would do the same if it were me in time of need^-^
Thank you all before hand!
Live life as well as you can,
don\'t regret the things that once made you smile,
learn from your mistakes,
and thank God for every second he gives you upon this earth.
Visit me at
Http://BajaScents.Scentsy.com.mx
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Bajaboy
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Sirena, that is really thoughtful of you. Nice gesture. The whole deal seems a bit surreal...the fire that is...and really, really sucks!
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SiReNiTa
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It does really really suck. I can't imagine how it feels...no one deserves to loose a home like that. Because even if it was a camper and they only
spent a little itme in it every few months, it was still their home away from home, with memories and stuff...
I just hope this helps, even if it's just a bit ^-^
Live life as well as you can,
don\'t regret the things that once made you smile,
learn from your mistakes,
and thank God for every second he gives you upon this earth.
Visit me at
Http://BajaScents.Scentsy.com.mx
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DianaT
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That sucks! The pictures are awful. Besides being just horrible for Michele and family, it is awful for the community. We never worried about
leaving our place.
It is a nice thing you are doing Sirena, a very nice thing.
If someone does not wish to purchase something, but wishes to make a donation to help them rebuild, check this out.
Go Fund
You can use your name or not. Hopefully, this will just be a set-back and they can continue to pursue their dream.
[Edited on 1-20-2014 by DianaT]
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bajafam
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hey all ~ first of all, thank you to Sirenita, always there for us, much love, my dear, dear friend.
Second, I was hesitant to post in here, as I have a hard time asking for help and much prefer being on the giving end. However, I've never had to deal
with anything this heartbreaking, and the entire situation is compounded by the fact that we are over 1000 miles away.
We are blessed to have good friends in Asuncion, that have kept us as up to date as possible about the whole thing, and we will continue to do what we
can, as we can. Unfortunately, we aren't in a position to rush back to BA and start from scratch. We just don't have the resources. It took us nearly
four years to accumulate what we did have, and now all of it is gone. It's one thing to hear over the phone that your beloved home is gone, but to see
pictures, it was absolutely devastating. I'm not looking forward to seeing her in person, I know that will crush me.
She was a good, strong home, a precious part of our lives and forever sealed in our memories. Many of you here even shared a beer or two from her
frosty fridge, in her cool shade.
Thank you to Shari, for documenting her demise. As painful as it is, she received her Viking Burial. 
If anyone is able to help us out, even with just a buck or two, please take Sirenita up on her Scentsy offer, or as Diana posted, we have a GoFund
page.
http://www.gofundme.com/6c8m50
With a little help from our friends, we will Rise From the Ashes....and begin our Baja dream again.
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mcfez
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Wow! This is a real bummer. At least this did not happen while your family were sleeping in it.........
Let me add that these folks have a GREAT blog that is worth the time to read.
http://thefamvangurp.blogspot.com/
[Edited on 1-21-2014 by mcfez]
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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bajafam
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From the bottom of my heart, to the depths of my soul, thank you....everyone. I can feel the support and love from just your thoughts, can feel the
burden of grief lifting as you read our story and see our lovely Matilda in all her glory. It's amazing how something so simple, something so
seemingly insignificant can make you feel so terribly sad.
"it's just stuff, they say. it's just stuff.
it's just things, they say. just things.
but when the stuff is present in every single memory of that place, that time, it becomes more than stuff, more than things. it's part of an
intricately woven dream, a tight web of hope and love and peace and happiness....and now it's gone.
she may not have been a person, but she had a soul, a blessed soul that we were fortunate enough to see, to feel, to breathe in. she wrapped her walls
around us, and kept us safe and warm. she was our womb on the beach, our mothership in a foreign land. she was our home, our heaven on earth, our
happy place.
you may be ashes and rubble to some, stuff and things to others, but to us, you were and will always be our friend, our sister."
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rts551
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since this was arson, was the "criminal" caught and can he/she pay for damages?
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bajafam
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the suspect has been apprehended, whether we would ever see restitution is something that can only be determined by time. I highly doubt it, and my
only hope is that he will spend time in prison so that this won't happen to anyone else.
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rts551
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From what I have seen with burglars in our area, the requirement for restitution from the family happens quiet often.
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bajafam
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and it may, indeed. However, right now, we are only hoping for justice, that he serves time, that this doesn't happen to anyone else. It's difficult
enough being 1000 miles away, having to deal with it by proxy. I don't wish to be a burden on his family, if there is family in the village, I don't
know. It is not their responsibility, and therefore not my desire to make them pay. The investigation is really just beginning, and since I have no
prior experience with how the law and criminal investigations work in Mexico, we are just doing all that we can to provide information and
documentation; all the while praying for the best. It's really all we can do at this point.
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bajafam
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David K
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I am so sad and shocked at this act against such wonderful people as 'bajafam', whom I have had the pleasure of meeting Lionel and the family at Mama
Espinoza's and Baja Cactus.
They so wanted to be a part of the Bahia Asuncion community and it is hard to imagine that anyone the 'Amigo Country' would harbor such hate to do
this?
Thank you Sirenita for all that you do!
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bajafam
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I don't think it was done in "hate". I truly don't feel that way, at all. It sucks, whatever the circumstances.
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David K
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It wasn't done out of love...
Great attitude you have Lionel, and I wish you guys a speedy recovery to your losses.
The Viking connection is great, by-the-way!
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tiotomasbcs
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Amigos, Stay Strong, Be Strong! Your property on the bay is beautiful and that is Yours! I've experienced your resiliency and strength so I know
you will succeed! Stan would want you to kick ass! Give Peace and know this is not a normal occurence in your Pueblo. Tecate stock is Up so give
your Best, ha,ha! Hope to see you this summer and share the Onda! Lionel, keep the Cerveza cold! Su Amigo, Tomas.
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bajafam
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It's Michelle, actually 
and I guess what I meant is that I don't think whoever did it was all, "I hate this family!!". I think it was stupid and careless, maybe even
accidental. I'll probably never know, but I can't dwell on thinking that someone in our town, where we have been welcomed with open arms and hearts,
and where we give all we can, hates us. That's all.
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tiotomasbcs
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Amiga, Michelle, that's not happening. Roberto and familia et al Love you guys! The major Problema in all our Pueblos is amethAmphetamines! Stay
strong and know you are loved! Tomas
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tiotomasbcs
Amiga, Michelle, that's not happening. Roberto and familia et al Love you guys! The major Problema in all our Pueblos is amethAmphetamines! Stay
strong and know you are loved! Tomas |
From all I have heard, it sounds like Michele is correct that it was drugs and not hate. And from what I am hearing, many in the community are really
upset this happened as it is NOT who they are.
Move forward and you will rebuild your dream.
[Edited on 1-23-2014 by DianaT]
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mcfez
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bajafam ....you plan to replace with another RV or trailer? There are lots of great deals on trailers on the Cortez side.......
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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