The next day, we rushed around again.
This time, we had to take Amada to the airport, and then get back to set up for the pro life event.
It was held back at Tania’s building…on the roof to be exact. There was an amazing pool, and again, a view to die for. *some of the skyscrapers were decorated with Christmas inspired décor you could clearly see from there…they were tres pretty.
Tania also showed us parts of the amenities that the tenants of her building enjoyed, as we were going back and forth to get supplies. There was a spa, a movie theater, and gym in her building. As tenants, they get free access to these…Pretty sweet deal, I say.
The event went on like clockwork. Ivette was a great presenter and moderator. She really did a great job helping out in every aspect of the event, from event planning, to the details in the announcements and invitations.
My favorite part was when the children spoke about why they were for saving the babies...
Bella and Joshua (aided by Ara), spoke to the crowd, versing well their concern for the unborn. It was not only cute, but powerful, as Bella was a child that had been saved from abortion by the efforts of actor Eduardo Verastegui, a former Mexican model singer/actor turned pro life speaker, sidewalk counselor, producer, and activist. I had also hoped he had been there as well, since his story is a fascinating one; where he had a conversion of faith which changed the direction of both his professional and spiritual life, to one that serves God instead.
I had no clue who I was going to meet while in Miami. I also didn’t know anyone but Ara there, and not all that well. But I did know, as I was told, the event was supposed to have had speaker Lianna Robelledo from Eduardo’s organization Manto de Guadalupe speak, but she was unable to attend last minute. Ara had to find another speaker to fill in for her…such a bummer. I was bummed to have heard that as this trip to Miami would have been an opportunity for me to hear her speak; but it was not meant to be. *later, I would meet her in person, and hear her story from a friend. She was gang raped, got pregnant, and kept her baby. Amazing, powerful life story of perseverance, choosing Life, and being a voice to the voiceless. I still haven't heard her speak....some other day, maybe.
The video they had so meticulously worked on/compiled, and it was a new thing for me to see, as I hadn’t seen many videos or material of the pro life movement. I was still a newby to it all, only having been “in it” for a few years, but they really did a good job depicting the tragedy of lives lost to the assumed “choice”, and in promoting this new organization. The song featured throughout the video was called “Unidos por la Vida” (United for Life), written and performed by Eduardo himself, and it was the perfect fit to the night’s ambiance and intention.
I spent my time hanging out with Janie, Ara, and Ivette, mostly because of the language barrier at the event, but was happy to meet the people there who were passionate about Life.
We all pitched in to clean up after, and packed up the cars, hugged people goodbye, and headed back home…I made sure I was also packed up that night, so I wouldn’t have to do it the next morning.
I believe this is where Ara, Joshua, and I had scrambled eggs together, just the three of us, the next morning. I remember that Ara was cooking while Joshua watched a movie in the other room. I assumed she didn’t want me watching her cooking skills out of embarrassment or something (maybe this is a cultural thing), as she had suggested I go and watch with the movie with Joshua, but I chose to stay in the kitchen; I wanted to have a moment with Ara all to myself, quietly, before I left.
She was putting ham in the eggs; tearing the meat with her hands…She apologized for not having proper cooking etiquette, but that “this is how we do it (scrambled eggs) in Mexico”. I chuckled and said that I am worse and no worries about it, and I am ready to eat the Mexican made scrambled eggs.
I almost forgot, we also had toast with mayonnaise on it…yeah, I didn’t know if I would like it, but I did. Apparently, this is also a Mexican thing?? Well, just another new thing I learned while being there.
Then, the last goodbye, and I left the way I came…through the skies.
It was such an amazing time. I had so much fun in those three days…
A mini adventure, for sure.
So glad I took a chance and spread my wings to fly to Miami.
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