A VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY

As I enter the kitchen for breakfast, I receive a big hug from Nena. Feliz Cumpleaño she shouts. Next is Pepe, he is a bit more reserved, but nevertheless gives me a big hug. My birthday was not on my mind at all, but it is kind of nice to be celebrated.

We attend a Rotary meeting in San Bernardo, and meet Bruno a Past District Governor and editor of a newsletter. His articles are somewhat controversial. They bring important messages. The words used are very down to earth. I have used part of some of his articles in my Rotary newsletters. Bruno joins us at our table and talks with Ramiro. I notice he has one blue eye and one brown eye, his hair is a reddish colour.

Not a man you easily forget. I have the pleasure of sitting with an Assistant Governor, and do my best to engage in a conversation, without Ramiro’s help.
As one of the members announces the anniversaries and birthdays, mine is included as well and they sing. In some mysterious way, I win the ticket draw. A cute ceramic Santa on a spring which makes him move.
After the meeting some of the Rotarians stay and we discuss Microcredit, The International Convention and the possibility of having a District to District Rotaract exchange. There are a few members how like to go to Montreal, and Antonio, who speak English very well, promises to promote it to the club. Myriam, is very interested in Microcredit. I promise to send he the Spanish version of the RAGM brochure.

We meet Nena at the mall and shop for birthday cake, pop and other party food. We’ll be celebrating.
I receive numerous birthday greetings via the internet, even some via Skype. The table is set in the dining room in a very festive way. nena has done a great job of making everything look very festive. Teruca and Nena have made Cola de Mono. A coffee drink with milk and spice, but the most important ingredient is Aquas Calientes WITH 50% Alcohol. We start with Champagne and contuinue with cake after meat and cheese.
The kids all come home to celebrate with us and even Llillo and Doris make a drive to San Fernando to be with us.
We have a wonderful celebration. I still have my  computer on when we go to bed and we receive a Skype call from our friends Julio and Pamela in Kamloops, What a great way to end this day.