We were looking for a house sitter and found a friend. Whenever we leave our home in Mexico, we must find a house sitter, someone to care for the dogs and manage the house. Michelle was recommended after she had visited Bacalar last year. We found a real treasure.
We have had mixed results with previous house sitters. Walking out the door and handing the keys to the house and car to a virtual stranger is not without anxiety and consequences. We have been lucky and any damage over the last twelve years has been repairable.
On several occasions we have found folks who have continued to be friends and returned to hang out on the lake and play with the dogs. But none like Michelle.
This crazy woman fit right into our quirky lives and we will miss her. We became “sisters” and Lisa’s mom became Mom to another daughter. Even the dogs have a new “Auntie Michelle.” She left on Friday with a promise to return. The house already feels empty.
Thank you Michelle for coming into our lives and being someone to talk to, a swimming companion, a dish washer, a sous chef and friend to Lisa’s mom. You have added laughter and companionship that we didn’t know we needed.
DOS TORTAS
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Oh my – I would love to meet her one day…😊 I am missing bacalar today…sending love (my daughter and her husband are here from Mex city – and we’re headed to the Oregon coast today. They are celebrating their first year of marriage and he is now cancer free ! love to you three –
Lorrie Jones
Simple Serenity
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That’s great news!
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Love this story. With no family close by, my friends are my family.
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I find friends hard to come by as well. If I don’t reach out to people, I don’t hear from them.
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Michelle sounds wonderful!
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A real gift.
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It’s great when a person like Michelle comes into our lives. Lucky you!
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Indeed, lucky us. Our dogs keep going to her room looking for her.
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Omg! Being back in the States has been so hard, especially after leaving behind a family who cared for me so deeply. The exchange of stories and experiences we shared has been nothing short of amazing and so touching. For so long, I thought I’d go through life without truly knowing what a real family felt like. My vision of “family” was flawed, and I feel so blessed to have been shown what compassion and empathy really look like through all of you.
We haven’t even scratched the surface of the life-and-death story that led us to cross paths — it’s honestly Netflix worthy! The fire in me is burning to return, because I’d be a fool to walk away from the true love I’ve found in you all. I love you so very much ❤️
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You are always welcome my dear.
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