I want to thank everyone who was a part of the team this summer. They all went over and above to insure the elderly needs were met.
We lost two of our beautiful ladies this August. We miss them dearly but know they are both are angels in heaven watching over the Better Together. Both families extended their thank you to our group for helping and always caring for their loved ones.
#1…D: She had a telephone that stopped working and needed help. Judd, our newest bag boy, took her phone to Telcel and to another phone repair shop. They decided she needed a new battery and it was ordered, however, after the battery was installed the phone would not hold a charge. One of our bag guys had a phone that he longer used and offered to give it to D. A new SIM card was purchased and 100 pesos for minutes were added. D was so happy to receive the phone.
#2…A’s house was robbed during the hurricane and their TV including all attachments and a bicycle were taken. Better Together stepped up with a 50” TV, however it would not connect to the current wiring. We made a few calls and was able to obtain another TV which did not require a lot of special connections and they now have a TV.
#3…A’s microwave went out. After several attempts to purchase on here in San Felipe his sponsor ordered an analog type on Amazon. When it arrived we put felt markers on it and gave A instructions on how to use it. A is blind for those who don’t know him.
#4…V our sweet lady out by the new cemetery has taken a caretaker job at a playa in north San Felipe. I have not spoken with her and we have suspended delivery until she returns to her home closer to San Felipe.
#5…T and I have moved to the upper building. A cement block structure without a roof, windows or a door has been constructed for them by another group and will be finished sometime. They are still counting on Better Together for the ramada to cover the other structure. We also provided several tanks of propane and jugs of drinking water. They seem very happy in their new place.
#6…R and A are doing well and he plan to do some shrimp fishing. R and M will move back to their place as soon as it cools down. They will still go to their niece’s home to eat. A is doing okay, her son J fell through the roof after the hurricane when he was trying to repair the roof. A and family are well.
#7… C and L are still in Mexicali. We have helped them with ensure and depends over the summer. Lupe is down to 80 pounds and eats very little.
#8… New person: C How we met….Bag Ladies were at A’s and this lady came running down the street asking for food. She has no food or money. She had been hit by a car several months back and is still recovering from the injuries. I told her we did not have any extra food that day but if I could return the next day I would try to help her. Wereturned the next day and took her information. We went shopping for her and explained we needed to get this approved by the group, but would help her until we could get it approved. She has two disabled adult children living with her and she is a widow. She owns her home and it is very nice. She is the mother of 13 children and they are not in the area to help. It does appear she has friends in the neighborhood. We need to vote on accepting her in BL.
#9… I got a call Saturday from a lady who’s 63 year old father has cancer and is need of diapers and ensure. We will do an intake Monday. Not sure if he needs food assistance.
#10…October delivery dates 11th and 25th…..November dates 8th and 22nd. I will be out of town for November 22nd and need someone to take over for that delivery.
December deliveries are 6th and 20th
#11….Always need pantry items….toilet paper, dish soap, hand soap, shampoo, Clorox, pasta and sauce, tuna, soups, instant coffee, hot chocolate packets, oatmeal, boxed milk, rice, beans, oil, canned fruit and soups. NO OUTDATED FOOD CAN BE USED.