THE LOT

On February 18, we stopped at Maria’s room before going on to Villa Fontana. The real estate people needed a copy of Maria’s birth certificate. She had the copy ready but was very excited about something.” I must talk to you and Magie about my lot. Has Mario called you, David?” He had not.” Mario stopped by my room this week to tell me that the government land office will transfer this lot to my name. What do you think?” What do we think? What do we think? After more than two years, something is being done. And, Maria is just becoming a homeowner! What do we think? We think this is wonderful! ! You are rapidly becoming a very well-established landowner. And, bank customers. And, owner of world-famous furniture. This lot will be a wonderful insurance policy for you. Believe it or not, these lots in Mesa Otay sell for $25,000. No improvements, just the raw land. “ I wanted to talk with you and Magie and get your idea on this new happening.” Wonderful, Maria, wonderful, go for it. “ I already have someone who will rent this room for $30 per month. That is the amount of the payments. Jaime, (the boys’ father) will stay here. He is very happy since he is paying $50 per month now.” Jaime has been an integral part of his sons’ lives. This is very important and we would never try to change that relationship. Besides, he helps Maria with the heavy cleaning and other difficult tasks. He sees how much we are doing for the three and he really appreciates that help. In his own way, he will do his part. Maria has far outgrown Jaime and as she often says,” Jaime is like one of the kids. He has not matured.” Nevertheless, he loves his boys.

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I cannot imagine what our next surprise will be in this continuing adventure with Maria Martinez, the angel we met at the border.

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