tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post6264287653046187797..comments2024-02-23T02:48:33.276-06:00Comments on BABSBLOG: Devastating News in the ColoniaBabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-91457289028478073382014-10-18T12:48:21.526-05:002014-10-18T12:48:21.526-05:00Thanks Droelma for all your suggestions. I don...Thanks Droelma for all your suggestions. I don't know when he died and didn't even know he was sick! So I don't know if the 9 days are over.....I'll check into it all.<br />Great help!Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-33293831417072693242014-10-18T11:29:01.845-05:002014-10-18T11:29:01.845-05:00How recent is the death ? If it is during the nine...How recent is the death ? If it is during the nine days after the funeral, during the " novena " where people congregate every night to say a special rosary and then share coffee and pan dulce or tamales, you could provide them to begin with with a packet of coffee to make Café de Olla and whatever you like to go with it. You could also ask, if that is what you want, to sponsor ( pay ) for the one month mass....something that I discovered is often very appreciated.<br />Bringing neutral food, like rice, beans and pasta with cream, pineapple and cubes of ham are something you can't go wrong with. <br />Often with Mexican families when the breadwinner dies there is more to helping then just the " thought that counts ", because often people live from two week payday to payday and very few families have the cost of a funeral and what goes with it set aside. <br />Maybe a package of the " canasta basica " ( here in Mexico City they come in boxes, or buckets and hold rice, beans, oil, sugar and other basic items ) could be of help ?<br />You are a good neighbor and I am sure you will find something that will help the family; either spiritually or practically.Droelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345997104299037878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-44388422527138476522014-10-18T10:14:28.903-05:002014-10-18T10:14:28.903-05:00Thanks Kim and Angelinem: Yup, I've got the s...Thanks Kim and Angelinem: Yup, I've got the stuff ready to start cooking and I'm going to give her a card with some money in it. I have no idea how they are going to survive. The good news is they own their home so they have few expenses EXCEPT raising 10 kids. Oh my!Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-49324516257015447332014-10-18T09:36:20.611-05:002014-10-18T09:36:20.611-05:00Hi Babs,
I live in Northern California and freque...Hi Babs,<br /><br />I live in Northern California and frequent a taqueria run by a family from Mexico. Recently they were asking for donations for the family back in Mexico because they could not afford to pay for the burial of a family member. Besides taking them your good food, a monetary donation would probably be most helpful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-78207703401648346702014-10-18T08:34:43.337-05:002014-10-18T08:34:43.337-05:00I'm sure whatever you end up doing, your warmt...I'm sure whatever you end up doing, your warmth and caring will be appreciated. <br /><br />I'm so sorry for your neighbor. That's a tough blow. <br /><br />Saludos,<br /><br />Kim GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-63027292706452648092014-10-18T07:39:28.116-05:002014-10-18T07:39:28.116-05:00Thanks Bill. I would have already gone over there...Thanks Bill. I would have already gone over there, but, our ability to communicate is limited.<br /><br />I'm cooking this weekend to take food over to them. Just want her to know I care.Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-68106885589500224752014-10-17T18:35:45.453-05:002014-10-17T18:35:45.453-05:00I just conferred with my friend Alejandro on the s...I just conferred with my friend Alejandro on the subject. He says to talk with the widow and ask if there is anything you can do help... including some monetary help. <br /><br />Also, he says to send flowers to the "velorio".Retired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697897155105288077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-881182789031044142014-10-17T15:33:57.587-05:002014-10-17T15:33:57.587-05:00Vandy, spahetti, yes. Twelve kids, no........You&...Vandy, spahetti, yes. Twelve kids, no........You're VERY funny.Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-85548553801553032362014-10-17T15:29:30.386-05:002014-10-17T15:29:30.386-05:00Your famous, and oft repeated, spaghetti would be ...Your famous, and oft repeated, spaghetti would be a hit anywhere. Have all the kids over to your house for a play day to give the grownups a break. Have John's kids over too.vandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12906671763799298725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-86178859859068466722014-10-17T14:55:07.899-05:002014-10-17T14:55:07.899-05:00Thanks Benne' - good idea!Thanks Benne' - good idea!Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-6108426733091984382014-10-17T12:27:33.979-05:002014-10-17T12:27:33.979-05:00Yes, I wouldn't worry about the right food. M...Yes, I wouldn't worry about the right food. Make a big pot of tortilla soup! Fresh, warm and familiar enough.Benne' Rocketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878854351246933656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-83566840256750274872014-10-17T10:29:39.117-05:002014-10-17T10:29:39.117-05:00Indeed Calypso. The sadness of this loss is his a...Indeed Calypso. The sadness of this loss is his age and of course, how many are left behind.<br /><br />They had at least 50 people at the house the day I was sitting in my car outside. I was afraid she might be offended if I took money.<br /><br />I think I'll bake banana bread, two loaves, or chocolate chip cookies and put a little money in an envelope with it. Thanks for helping me in my decision so that it is appropriate.Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-19456718212699738612014-10-17T10:21:54.185-05:002014-10-17T10:21:54.185-05:00Babs - it is traditional to take rice, beans, suga...Babs - it is traditional to take rice, beans, sugar etc. (uncooked) These are used in preparing food for the many mourners that will visit. Of course money is always well received.<br /><br />You might recall our next-door neighbor in Xico died a couple of months ago and this last week we learned our American neighbor across the street from us here in Puerto, and a friend, passed away from liver cancer at 65. We have lost a close neighbor in both locations in the last 60 days - sad.Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-294219887357176012014-10-17T10:19:13.204-05:002014-10-17T10:19:13.204-05:00Thanks A Fish and Don. How interesting. I made b...Thanks A Fish and Don. How interesting. I made banana bread last Saturday before I knew about my neighbor. I'll do that tomorrow and take it to them. <br />With 11 mouths to feed, I probably need to make 2 loaves!<br />Thanks for your comments.......Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-1818229953608676602014-10-17T09:52:54.419-05:002014-10-17T09:52:54.419-05:00I agree with afish25I agree with afish25Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01676814565760911468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-57428223240866534512014-10-17T09:32:31.096-05:002014-10-17T09:32:31.096-05:00I wouldn't worry too much about making the &qu...I wouldn't worry too much about making the "right" food. Muffins or banana bread would always be welcome. It's the thought that counts, a way to make a connection and say I care. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com