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Battle Lost Posted by Cruz G, cruzio13@gmail.com on November 22, 2023, 8:49 am Hola. Tilin, the bicycle repair man, has lost his remaining foot. He is preparing to come home from the hospital tomorrow or Friday. He would like to have a cell phone and television to entertain him while he recuperates. So does anyone have a television they could loan or give to him? He loves watching soccer games. It would have to have remote capability for the one or two channels he can get. Please let me know, Cruz

Re: Battle Lost Posted by Jo Anna H on November 22, 2023, 9:28 am, in reply to "Battle Lost" Ah, so sad to hear this news; Tilin and his La Manz Angels have certainly certainly given this their best shot. I know he will accept his fate as the gentleman he is and also that his support team and the rest of the pueblo will continue to be there for him. What a compassionate and committed lot you Angels are!

Re: Battle Lost Posted by Stephanie on November 22, 2023, 10:37 am, in reply to "Battle Lost" Hopefully your daughter will be picking him up on Friday morning…right? I sent you an email but you have not responded!

Re: Battle Lost Posted by Stephanie on November 22, 2023, 11:59 am, in reply to "Re: Battle Lost" Cruz I do not know where you are or if you are receiving emails or texts but I would love to have a reply to those I have sent you. This is not a case of a battle lost…we have possibly saved a life! We have extended Telin’s stay in the hospital until Friday morning due to the extent of his surgery and not wanting possible infections to occur in his home! The additional days at Euchari in Manzanillo could rack up another 20,000 pesos to the 100,000 already owed! And yes, that is being covered by funds from Otra Vez however the coffers could use replenishing…so if you can donate, please! And to those that already have, thank you! It’s not much in either Canadian or US dollars, less than $6,000 US….so any amount will help! The box for dropping off any amount will be at OV on Friday! And thanks to another who has just responded with the use of a tv!

Re: Battle Lost Posted by Lynne on November 22, 2023, 12:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Battle Lost" I called Cruz in the States to alert her to your attempts to reach her. She will contact you soon.

Re: Battle Lost Posted by Cruz G on November 22, 2023, 4:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Battle Lost" Hola, Stefanie. I'm up north and my email is not working so I'm answering via this Message Board. My daughter leaves for the US on Saturday and because of the activity around Tilin, she is behind in accomplishing what she came down to do in La Manzanilla, and would be hard for her to transport Tilin and sister home this Friday. I have contacted Alejandro, who is also very busy. He is looking to see whom he can find, if anyone, to give them a ride home. We'll let you know if he has any luck. I'm letting you know that there is a porta-potty at Everardo's that Tilin could use or, according to Alejandro, that his wheelchair can be adapted for that use. It is hard to tell what would work best. Also, the room and bed Tilin will be using need to be dealt with so that they are ready to receive him. There are bikes and parts everywhere. Lorena is with him at the hospital and can't do it. Also, who will be providing meals, meds and whatever he might need? The sister can do some but she is a single grandmother, and older, who needs to work to support herself and her grandson. She works all kinds of odd hours. The rest of the family seems estranged from Tilin as happens in families. I'm away until mid-December. Alejandro has volunteered to set up the television. I know you have your hands full but hope that things can be managed to keep Tilin safe. I meant that the battle to save his foot was lost. You and crew have saved his life and a mere thanks will never be enough. I hope that people will donate and keep the help ball rolling through you, the Bookstore, and Otra Vez. If not now, the need for help will appear sooner than later. And a big thank you to all who helped/supported and are still helping Tilin. You know he appreciates them and their caring for him. Cruz

Meal Train for Telin Posted by Norma on November 22, 2023, 6:25 pm, in reply to "Battle Lost" I could set up a Meal Train for Telin. We do this on Denman Island for new parents of friends who are ill. https://www.mealtrain.com Either Stephanie or Cruz, give me the okay and I’ll start it!

Re: Meal Train for Telin Posted by Myranda and Mike on November 22, 2023, 6:35 pm, in reply to "Meal Train for Telin" What a great idea! we are arriving Sunday and can help prepare meals. Might even get some young people who are learning to cook and do this as a project.

Re: Meal Train for Telin Posted by Stephanie on November 22, 2023, 6:43 pm, in reply to "Meal Train for Telin" Go for it Norma…but realize he has dietary restrictions due to his diabetes! So am guessing everyone involved would need to be aware of that! Please keep me informed! And many thanks! A start time would be good to know as well…like Friday afternoon?

Re: Meal Train for Telin Posted by Stephanie on November 22, 2023, 6:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Meal Train for Telin" I have someone scheduled to pick he and his sister up on Friday! So Cruz….get in touch with Alejandro as the number you gave me either is incorrect or he is out of the area!

Re: Meal Train for Tilin Posted by Cruz G on November 22, 2023, 8:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Meal Train for Telin" Hola, Stephanie. Alejandro's number is 315 104 2054. My phone shows a 52 in front of his number. I don't know if adding the 52 would help you reach him. But I will call and tell him that you have someone for a ride on Friday. Thanks and good luck, Cruz

Re: Meal Train for Telin Posted by Norma on November 22, 2023, 7:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Meal Train for Telin" Stephanie, I’ll be needing his last name and an email address. I am not sure if anyone in his family does email, so alternately I could use someone else’s email or even my own.

Re: Meal Train for Tilin Posted by Cruz G on November 22, 2023, 8:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Meal Train for Telin" Hola, Norma. I can help Stephanie with Tilin's last name, it is Silva Guerrero. I'll find out, if I can if there is any internet available in the family compound. However, Tilin doesn't even have a usable cell phone right now. What he has he uses as a watch. He doesn't have a computer either nor does he know how to use one. My daughter says that Alejandro and his wife might be able to provide Tilin with breakfast, M - F. Could you call him, he speaks English, 315 104 2054. You may need to add 52 before the number for it to work for you. Gracias again, Cruz IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Re: Meal Train for Tilin Posted by Lynne on November 23, 2023, 10:31 am, in reply to "Re: Meal Train for Tilin" The 52 prefix is required when using WhatsApp. Calling from a landline or cellphone number from any phone in Mexico requires only ten digits, starting with the area code.

Re: Meal Train for Tilin Posted by Lynne on November 23, 2023, 10:49 am, in reply to "Re: Meal Train for Tilin" You also need to dial the 52 country code if calling from a foreign phone.

Re: Meal Train for Telin Posted by Cruz G on November 22, 2023, 8:12 pm, in reply to "Meal Train for Telin" Hola, Norma. The meal train is a great idea and I'm glad that Stephani is all for it as she is the one to decide. I'm up north and useless except to send messages and requests, lol. Tilin, of course, is into Mexican food. Can that be taken into account along with his diabetes? We took him off the sugary electrolytes and sweet juices. As an example on food, it would be hard for me to share my meals with Tilin because I cook American, although I have shared egg and soup dishes with him. What a blessing it will be to have meals provided for him, thank you so much, Cruz from up north, lol

Re: Meal Train for Telin Posted by Norma on November 22, 2023, 9:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Meal Train for Telin" Here is the Meal train site. I set it up starting this Saturday till the end of December https://mealtrain.com/9ed6d6 I am not sure of the exact address other than corner of Playa Blanca and Negritos. I’ll fine tune this manana.

Re: Meal Train for Telin Posted by Stephanie on November 23, 2023, 5:28 am, in reply to "Re: Meal Train for Telin" Good job Norma! Please give me a call…315-100-0844 or Facebook message me at Stephanie wunner for some other info! Thanks!

Re: Meal Train for Telin Posted by Cruz G on November 23, 2023, 9:22 am, in reply to "Re: Meal Train for Telin" Hola. Tilin's bike shop and home are at 92 Calle Negritos and his name is spelled with two i's. I wrote it wrongly in my message. Cruz

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