Posadas, Posadas, Posadas... y adios...

Posadas here in Mexico are a big deal. For the past two years Kino has put on a posada (a celebration of the birth of Jesus) that is in the name of the migrants. Inviting groups from both sides of the border, volunteers that have seen and served at teh comedor flocked to Nogales, Sonora to spend an evening celebrating, eating, and sharing with eachother and the migrants.








There were roughly 300 people there. 60 of whom were migrants. They were awfully thankful for not only the third, fourth, and fifth helpings, but the words and opportunity to share that they were provided with.


We rented a donkey that is usually downtown just off the border gate. Usually it stands next to the gate under a big sign that says Bienvenidos a Mexico in an attempt to get gringos to take a picture with it. Today it was the head of our caravan as we made walks from one place to another singing and praying. It was pretty neat.


Me and my man Isabell


Dancing ensued...


A pinata...


I guess group bonding and dynamic games are a big part of posadas too. I can see why. They were a blast.




We made bunelos. They are a Mexican desert. Like fried dough, but with holes I guess. We gave them to all of the servidores and to different groups that have supported us.


It was a long process. We were in the comedor from 530 pm until 2 am. But we got em done and they tasted too good. We were all very happy whenever we made a mistake. It gave us a chance to eat some more...










We made well over 1000, prob 1300, but I thought that 1000 had a better ring to it.



The day before I left a women who had been staying at our shelter for two weeks had her baby. She had been pregnant and attempted to cross the border because she wanted to have her baby in the states. Bless her and her baby (still has not been named) they were safely delivered in Nogales, Sonora hospital. She spent the day I left resting. Erin will send me some pictures and I will post them asap.

Thank you for following me these past couple months. I have enjoyed writing these. They have kept me grounded. I hope that I was able to share a bit of my experience with you all...