Cruz

Cruz was our honored guest at a baby shower last night. She and her husband Alfredo have a little boy, Ivan, who is 9. They have tried to have more children, but, as she told me, the Lord hasn't seen fit to give them another one until now. Ivan is ecstatic about having a little brother. "We won't be able to buy you everything you want now, you know, with a new brother." "Oh, that's OK!" was his quick reply!

Gaby led us in some fun games, which our ladies LOOOOOVE! Especially the little prizes Gaby gives to the winners!

Cruz received many lovely gifts

Several kids joined our party and of course one of the cutest was Joel, Gaby's little guy! He watched, played with his book, ate whatever was given him, then slept!





Everyone brought delicious goodies to share. The meat and nopales in the white dish was PICA, PICA, but so delicious! In fact, everything was delicious! We love to eat, that's for sure!


I brought out my "bag of tricks" which contained gifts for Cruz, all representing how she was to now live with a little one on the way. Examples: a toy (play and spend time with your child), a book on marriage (don't neglect your marriage!), a lotion (take care of yourself too!) and several others. Cruz seemed to really appreciate each item and was so grateful to us for celebrating with her! She said, "Wow! So many ladies came out!" I said, "Of course! We love you and want to celebrate with you!"

Pray for Cruz and Alfredo. Having taken some medication early on in her pregnancy when she was sick with the flu may have had some consequences for her baby. We're all praying for a healthy baby and for peace for his parents as they wait for this blessed event.