For many years, Barry
and I enjoyed a break from winter on the beautiful Caribbean island of St.
John. My health problems and the lack of advanced services on the island had
made that trip too much of a challenge in recent years, but we maintain many
wonderful memories and a soft spot in our hearts. Quite a few of those vacation
weeks were spent in a lovely house towards the eastern end of the island near
Coral Bay known as “La Bella Villa” (http://labellavilla.com/). Now we find
ourselves anxiously waiting to hear of the fate of that wonderful get-away. It
is hard to imagine just how devastating Hurricane Irma has been. From what we have
read, it may well be years before the island is able to recover. I have been in
touch with the owners, who live in Virginia and own two homes on the island, and
they are still in the process of trying to assess the damage from afar.
Amidst all the
incredible stories of people helping people, strangers giving so much of
themselves to ensure the safety and well-being of people around them, we then
hear the heartbreaking story of the deaths of at least eight patients a couple
of days in the stifling heat of a nursing home that had lost power. What more
can I say?
Meanwhile, my
treatment continues, and if my songs and t-shirts can bring even a brief smile
then perhaps they are worth it.
Rebecca
23
(Shakira)
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