Monday, February 6, 2023

 Would like to know how things are going in village of Mala Pascua.  Current view of our village.  Let go of the past and communicate in the present. 

Nitza

Monday, March 8, 2021

Passing of our beloved Prima Lydia Lebron Rodriguez

 Lydia Lebron Rodriguez Lydia Lebron Rodriguez

September 3, 1924 - January 12, 2021


Obituary for Lydia Lebron Rodriguez

"Let all that you do be done in Love." 
1 Corinthians 16:14 

"To live a joyful life of 96 years that is centered on being a servant of God through selflessness, humility, love, strength, persistence and inspiration are universal footprints that Lydia Lebron has left for all of us to follow. She definitely had some big shoes for all of us to fill. Lydia was a phenomenal woman and loving mother that touched the lives of our family along with countless others in her community. Lydia lived through happiness and love in everything that she did. Her influences in our lives will live on forever. Lydia frankly never had a bad day that any of us can remember. She always lived through her smiles, positivity, and engaging ways of making everyone feel welcomed as a mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and woman of God. Her heart, servitude, and loving character will always serve as a guiding light for me and all of us in the family for the rest of our lives." Dr. Juan Lebron. "Lydia was a devoted and loving sister that always paid close attention to our needs and took special care to teach us, guide us, and provide us with protection. Lydia was not only my loving sister, she was an Angel from the Heavens that was always present in my life. I am forever grateful for her love and honored to continue to see her legacy live on through our entire family. Te amo mi Hermanita!" Carlos Lebron 

On January, 12, 2021, Lydia Lebron Rodriguez, 96, was called from her home in Tampa, Florida into her home to be with the Lord. Lydia was born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico on September 3, 1924 to Aurora Rodriguez-Lavoy and Carlos Lebron Baerga. At a very early age Lydia gave her life to Christ and dedicated her life to serving God and serving God's people. She was the epitome of what servant leadership is all about. Lydia was the glue that kept the family together. She helped to raise her son, her nieces, her nephews and so many others. Lydia was a great cook who loved her family and friends unconditionally. She was a woman who was dependable and was always ready to lend a helping hand. During Lydia's last challenge with her amputation, she demonstrated strength by going through the surgery successfully while continuing to encourage everyone else. 

The family always took good care of Lydia, while Lydia spent her lifetime taking of everyone else. Anjuli shares, "Being able to live beside my Great-Great Aunt isn't something that happens every day. Ever since I could remember there was always someone by her side at all times of the day, especially her son Luis. Lydia took care of the people that are taking care of me while in Puerto Rico as well as Tampa, before my time. She has outlived many things that she was told she wasn't supposed to survive and positively impacted many lives in the process." Anjuli Gadson 

Lydia Lebron Rodriguez is survived by her loving son Luis Alfredo Lebron and by her brother Carlos Lebron (spouse Maria Lebron), nephew Carlos Juan Lebron, niece Luz Minerva Lebron, (partner Rafael Trinidad), grandniece Lucy Gadson, great-grandnephew Robert "Trey" Gadson III, great-grandniece Anjuli Gadson, grandnephew Dr. Juan C. Lebron (spouse Ayana Lebron), great-grandnephew Jiovann C. Lebron, great-grandnephew Jamian E. Lebron, great-grandniece Anaya K. Lebron, grandniece Yaritza Lebron, great-grandnephew Terrance Aice II, grandniece Luz M. Lebron, great-grandnephew Rodney Terrel Mills, great-grandnephew Ventell Bryant, and great-grandnephew Gabriel Carlos Bryant. 

Loved by Family Nestor R. Lebron, Ana Hilda Rosa (spouse, Manuel Rosa), Isander Castillo (spouse, Barbara Castillo), Ibel Castillo (spouse, Denise Castillo), Nelson Manuel Soto (spouse, Dr. Sandra Beauvoir Soto), Johnny Soto (spouse, Sixto Arroyo), Evelyn Garcia (spouse, Freddie Garcia), Linda Lebron-Kapur (spouse, Pradeep Kapur), Godfrey Lebron II, Alicia Minaya (spouse, Kiko Minaya), Eva Garcia-Khinda, Victoria Concepcion Lebron-Ramos y Familia, Edna I. Lebron Concepcion, Carmen L. Lebron Concepcion, Edia S. Lebron Concepcion, Juan Jose Lebron Concepcion, Sonia Lebron Concepcion, Bernard Jose Itaca Lebron, and Roque Lebron Baerga, sons, and family. 

Familia, each of us must continue her loving legacy by serving, loving, and smiling as each of us aim to make this world a better place - Lydia A. Lebron definitely set the perfect example for all of us to emulate. Rest in peace Lydia. 

"What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." - Helen Keller 


A funeral service will be held at Boza & Roel Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 19th, at 11:00am. The family will receive visitors an hour prior, from 10:00 to 11:00
 

Passing of our beloved cousin Carlos Labron

Carlos Lebron Carlos Lebron February 20, 1924 - March 4, 2021

Obituary for Carlos Lebron

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” – John 14:1-3 

Booker T. Washington once said: “The happiest people are those who do the most for others”…. 

Carlos Lebron-Rodriguez lived his life centered on serving God, his family, his church community, his country, and all of those whom he met along his amazing life journey. Carlos was a loyal friend, loving husband, father, grandfather, military service member, public servant, church treasurer, business leader, avid fisherman, and role model to our entire family during his 95 years of life. His life mission was centered on serving and making an impact in his community as a military veteran, church treasurer, and transformational leader. As a treasurer, church elder and choir member, Carlos was instrumental in the construction and expansion of First Methodist Church of Tampa, FL as one of its co-founders dedicating over 25 years of service to God as an active member. One of his greatest satisfactions was to serve and make a difference within his community in carrying out the life lessons instilled in him as a child by his parents and family relatives. On March 4, 2021, Carlos Lebron-Rodriguez was called from his home in Tampa, Florida into his home to be with the Lord. Carlos was born on February 20, 1924 in Barrio Calzada - Maunabo, Puerto Rico to Aurora Rodriguez-Lavoy and Carlos Lebron Baerga. 

Carlos gave his life to Christ and dedicated his life to serving God, raising his family, serving his country, and serving his community. Carlos Lebron-Rodriguez enlisted in the United States Army on May 31, 1943 and was honorably discharged on February 4, 1946. In 1950, Carlos re-enlisted with the United States Army Reserve Corps until 1972 when he was honorably discharged serving for a total of 25 years. Carlos then joined the United States Army Corp. of Engineers where he worked another 12 years within the Civil & Engineering Resource Branch (ERB) of the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg, Mississippi. His support and leadership roles contributed to delivering innovative engineering solutions to Warfighters, the Department of Defense, the Nation, Federal, State, and private industry involving systems design and development, pavements, geoscience and materials, and the use of environmentally controlled facilities to test, evaluate, and improve infrastructure and equipment. 

Carlos Lebron Rodriguez is survived by his loving spouse Maria M. Lebron-Pena, Milagros Ricart (daughter), Moises Ricart (son), and Ruben Martinez (son). Carlos Juan Lebron (son), Luz Minerva Lebron, daughter (Rafael Trinidad, partner), Ana H. Lebron (spouse, Manuel Rosas), and Nestor R. Lebron (son). Luz “Lucy” M. Gadson (granddaughter) (Robert E. Gadson, Jr., spouse), Robert "Trey" Gadson III (great-grandson), Anjuli Gadson (great-granddaughter), Dr. Juan C. “Junito” Lebron (grandson), Ayana Lebron (spouse), Jiovann Carlos Lebron (great-grandson), Jamian E. Lebron (great-grandson), Anaya K. Lebron (great-granddaughter), Yaritza Lebron (grand-daughter), Terrance Aice II (great-grandson), Luz M. Lebron (granddaughter) , Rodney Terrel Mills (great grandson), Ventell Bryant (great-grandson), Gabriel Carlos Bryant (great grandson), Isander Castillo (grandson) (spouse - Barbara Castillo), Ibel Castillo (grandson) (spouse, Denise Castillo) and Familia. 

Loved by Dinorah & Fernando Fajardo Family (Esteban, Elizabeth, Fernando Jr., and Jacobo), Milagros Ricart Family (Monika Giovanni, Rachel, & Families), Moises Ricart (Amanda, Melissa, & Family), Nelson Manuel Soto (spouse, Dr. Sandra Beauvoir Soto), Johnny Soto (spouse, Sixto Arroyo), Evelyn Garcia (spouse, Freddie Garcia), Linda Lebron-Kapur (spouse, Pradeep Kapur), Godfrey Lebron II, Alicia Minaya (spouse, Kiko Minaya), Eva Garcia-Khinda, Victoria Concepcion Lebron-Ramos y Familia, Edna I. Lebron Concepcion, Carmen L. Lebron Concepcion, Edia S. Lebron Concepcion, Juan Jose Lebron Concepcion, Sonia Lebron Concepcion, Bernard Jose Itaca Lebron, and Roque Lebron Baerga (Sons & Family). Familia Cruz, Familia Pena, Familia Nina, Familia Caballero, Familia Romero-Ricart, Familia Aguilera, Familia Alberty, Familia Alicea (Joe, Paquita, and Roberto), Familia Peralta, Amelia Bernecer-Sanchez y Familia Bernecer, Familia Rodriguez-Lavoy, Bryant Family, and Gadson Family. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalms 23:4
 

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Monday, January 14, 2013

Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year Family!  May the New Year brings good health, happiness and togetherness!!  It's been a difficult year for all of us and now is the time to remember the love our forefather gave us and now we should give it to each other..  Life to short to be bickering at each other.  Let's put our hearts and mind together and preserve what our forefather left us...  let's move on - call me and let's  support what we started, which is for all of us to establish our inheritance, subdivide the land and enjoy enjoy the fruit of what was left to us.. 

Monday, October 29, 2012

Update on Taxes


Hola Familia!!

 I just verified with CRIM taxes for the FINCA are paid to date.   Thank you!

Monday, October 8, 2012

Hello Familia,

This is just to inform all you that as of this date I have no proof taxes for Finca has been paid to CRIM.  I was informed by Minnie that the taxes were paid by her on or about the week of Sept. 18th.  I have called CRIM and they tell me is not paid.  So for those of you who reside in Puerto Rico all year, I suggest you follow up and make sure these taxes have been paid.  Please note I have only collected $40 dollars from the following family members Davito and BettyAnn.  I have returned Bettyanns and Davito's has been put in the mail on Oct 8, 2012.  I will follow up with CRIM in the coming weeks and if I have any news that the taxes have been paid I will notify all by this Blog, Facebook and Email.. 

Peace and Thanks!!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

NOTICE TO FAMILY HEREDORES

October 2, 2012

Saludos a todos Familia! Todos debemos trabajar unidos, sin importar nuestras diferencias personales.

Se nos ha informado que otro hijo de Tio Teo quiere un terreno adicional para poner una casa temporal rodante en la propiedad de la playa.
Esa sería la tercera casa de los hijos de Tio Teo en la playa.
No es correcto, no es justo, especialmente cuando la familia está esperando resolver el proceso de la segregación de Nuestro terreno.  Por lo tanto, la petición por alguno de los hijos de Tio Teo, de colocar esta casa o cualquier estructura en la playa está denegada.

Por favor, observen la lista de miembros de nuestra familia que poseen y que no poseen propiedades en la playa: 

Tia Aurora / hijos------------------- 1 casa

Tio Felix/hijos----------------------Nada

Tia Cecial / hijos -------------------  1 casa

Tia Juana / sobrina      -------------------  1 casa

Tio Juan Sr./hijos------------------------Nada
 
Tio Teo / hijos  ----------------- 2 casas, Installed 1 Moblie home on 10/3/12 against our permission!

Tia Anna / hijos -------------------- Nada

Tia Noemi /  hijos ------------------ 1 casa

 Tio David /  hijos ------------------- 1 casa


 Tio Gabriel / sobrina   -------------------- 1 casa

 Tia America / hijos  ---------------- Nada

 Tio Samuel /  hijos ----------------- Nada

Tia Mingo / hijos  ------------------ Nada
Tio Leonardo/hijos-----------------2 casas
 
  Esta notificación es un intento de evitar fricciones o malos entendidos entre nosotros, para que nosotros y nuestros hijos podamos vivir en paz.Valoricemos a nuestras madres y padres por habernos dejado este paraíso, Vamos a cuidarlo y a cuidarnos entre todos, en Paz!

 * La lista no menciona la parte de la familia Morinari, pero se le considera.Esta carta es para responder ante el intento del hijo de Tio Teo, de colocar esta casa en la playa.

Por favor quisiera llamar a la atención, que siendo una de las herederas, he pedido en varias ocaciones a las primas Minnie y Thaisa, una copia del recibo del CRIM donde indica que ellas pagaron los impuestos de la finca hasta el corriente o hasta el 18 de Septiembre de 2012. También estoy pidiéndo el número de cuenta de la Asociación Eulogia Laboy en el Banco Popular. Todos los herederos tenemos el derecho de tener esta información.

Heredores

Saludos / Greetings:

Family! We must work as a unit, regardless of our personal differences ..

It has come to our attention another of Tio Teo's son wants an additional piece of land
to place a "temporary" Mobile home on the beach property..
That would be the 3rd house of Tio Teo's offspring on the beach..
It isn't right, It isn't fair, especially for the family waiting for the resolve of the segregation
process of Our land. Therefore the request to place a Mobile home or any
any standing structure on a new site by another of Tio Teo's children is denied:
*Please see diagram of the family members with /without homes on the beach:

Tia Aurora /offspring ------------------- 1 house
Tio Felix/offspring-----------------------Nada
Tia Cecial / offspring -------------------  1 house
Tia Juana / niece       -------------------  1 house
Tio Teo / offspring   -------------------- 3 houses
Tio Juan, Sr/offspring-------------------Nada
Tia Anna / offspring -------------------- Nada
Tia Noemi / offspring ------------------ 1
Tio David / offspring ------------------- 1
Tio Gabriel / niece    -------------------- 1
Tia America / offspring ---------------- 1
Tio Samuel / offspring ----------------- Nada
Tia Mingo / offspring ------------------ Nada
Tio Leonardo/offspring-----------------2 houses

This notice is an attempt to avoid any friction /misunderstanding  among us, so that we/our children can live in peace. Let us praise our Mothers and Fathers for leaving us this paradise, let's take care of it and each other. Paz!
* The diagram doesn't mentioned the Morinari part of the family,  but it is acknowledged, this notice is in res ponce to Tio Teo's son intent.
INHERITORS 

Monday, September 3, 2012

This is a follow up regarding the unpaid Finca taxes. After numerous conversation  with Minnie, Sergio and Thaisa regarding this outstanding bill.  I have been advised today Sept 3rd, 2012 by Minnie's husband Sergio who informed me that in fact there are back taxes that have not been paid. He stated that they plan on  making payment to CRIM  in full tomorrow Sept 4th, 2012.  Please note, family members who gave me money to pay these taxes will be returned to them as soon as I have verification that taxes are paid up to date..   I also like to mention at this time I am in the process of trying to negotiate the contract for the collection of Coco's from our property.  (They are still  getting only $20 a truck load ). Once this is accomplish we should be able to use this money to pay the  taxes in a timely fashion and use part of the money for the maintenance of the beach. 
Final note for those who have not done there inheritance paperwork I advise you to go forward and do this.  This is very important to do first, we cannot go further without this..  I will keep everyone informed via this blog so please keep checking in. Thanks! 
Any questions or for anyone who would like to participate in getting this completed please come forward!!!  You can reach me at 845-471-1487.
Peace,
Lisa AKA Isabel Casas Rodriguez



FYI:  Please read this letter regarding unpaid property taxes on our finca. 


August 6, 2012

Dear Family,
 First and foremost a sincere greeting and well wishes to all.  As most of you know I’m vacationing with part of my family at my favorite site, our ancestral land. 
Since I’m just as concerned as you are with its maintenance and fiscal duty (taxes), this informal letter is to let you know of two important matters in need of our attention.  According to the CRIM (Property Tax Collecting Agency) statement (see attached), the Finca are in the rears for $401.53.  To make taxes current we must collect $40.00 from the following heirs:  Lisa, Myrna, Bettyann, Madeline, Davitio, Efrain, Davito (collected), Carlito, Ruthie, Thaisa and Nitza. Please make out check to my name and send to the address below.  
            The second matter is the collection of coconuts. We must negotiate the agreement that was made with our late uncle Teo to reflect today’s price for a truck full of coconuts, the absurdity of accepting $20.00 for a truck lord of coconuts is not working for us. We must charge between $75.00 to $100.00 truck load is more comparable to current prices.  Even at this price we are giving them away.  So as you can see a decent fair price in the sale of the coconuts will keep the taxes current.  The taxes of the property shouldn’t be a burden to anyone.  Our late Uncle Teo always paid the taxes on time and set up a bank account for the essentials that may have flair up.  Anyone having the bank information, please forward to me. 
With your support I have requested the tax statements to be sent to my address. I’ll keep everyone inform of current status.  I’m open to any suggestions that will improve this present situation.

Much Respect!
Isabel Rodriguez Casas aka  (Lisa)
18 Vervalen Drive
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-471-1487
 

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Wonderful to see our sons and daughters - Familia - coming back to the homestead
enjoying not only each other but the beautiful environment rich in sun and surf,
lushes green. Let's enjoy the fruits of it's natural resource, as we enhence the quality
of life for the generation to follow, may the only prints we leave are those footprints
by the sea-shore. Paz!
prima myrna

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

FLOODING VIDEO!!

PLEASE AND CLICK ON LINK, YOU WILL SEE A VIDEO OF THE DEVASTATING TO OUR PROPERTY.  WE ALL NEED TO WRITE TO THE PATILLAS MAYOR AND THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN PUERTO RICO AND VOICE OUR CONCERN!!


 HOPE ALL IS WELL. HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!

PEACE!!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Flooding!



This is what happens on our property during (5-19 & 5-20-2011) heavy rain.
The huriccane season is around the corner, I was able to leave the house today
went to the mayor's and insisted again they clean the debris in the quebrada on
both side of the street.. The pipe underneath the street, channelling the heavy
flow of water through our land via the quebrada is inadequate. I was "promise"
the situation will be taken care of. I'll post any new developement, just hope it gets
done before the predictive busy storm season...Gald to report, after several written
requests, visit to their office, they did give us an additional street light, free of cost.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Dear Family,

Hope all is well and everyone had a wonderful Easter!
I"ve been receiving comments from family members that are very hostile.  If you do not have anything nice or concrete to say than don't say anything.  As you see your comments are not being publish.  If you want to do something than give us suggestions on how we should proceed. Please note we are not taking anything from anyone.   We must establish our inheritance and than pull our money together to proceed to get the land survey,  topography map and sub-divided.  This is all going to take money and can be a long process.  So please if you do want to make comments please be polite in your choice of words because there are young and older family members viewing this blog. After all we are family.

Thank you,

Monday, February 7, 2011

Deciding on the Destinies of Others

Malba Tahan tells the story of a man who met an angel in the desert and gave him water.“I am the angel of death and I came to get you,” said the angel. “But as you were kind, I will lend you the Book of Destiny for five minutes; you may change what you want.”
The angel gave the man the book. As he was leafing through its pages, the man began reading about the lives of his neighbors. And he got discontented,“These people don’t deserve such nice things,” he said. With the pen in hand, he began worsening the lives of each one.
Finally, he reached the page of his destiny. He saw his tragic end, but as he prepared to change it, the book disappeared. Five minutes had already passed.And right there, the angel took the man’s soul. - Paulo Coelho -

Decidiendo el destino ajeno

Malba Tahan cuenta la historia de un hombre que encontró un ángel en el desierto, y le dio agua.-Soy el ángel de la muerte y he venido a buscarte- dijo el ángel -. Pero como has sido bondadoso, voy a dejarte prestado el Libro del Destino durante cinco minutos. Puedes alterar lo que quieras en él.
El ángel le entregó el libro. Al hojear sus páginas, el hombre fue leyendo la vida de sus vecinos. No le gustó lo que vio: “Estas personas no se merecen cosas tan buenas”, pensó. Pluma en mano, se dedicó a empeorar la vida de cada uno de ellos.
Por último, llegó a la página de su destino. Leyó su trágico final y, cuando se disponía a cambiarlo, el libro desapareció. Los cinco minutos ya habían concluido.En ese mismo instante, el ángel se llevó el alma de aquel hombre.


Tuesday, January 11, 2011

La Vajita Con Rajaduras / The Cracked Jar

La Vajita Con Rajaduras
Cuenta la leyenda india que un hombre transportaba agua todos los días a su aldea usando dos grandes vasijas, sujetas en las extremidades de un pedazo de madera que colocaba atravesado sobre sus espaldas.Una de las vasijas era más vieja que la otra, y tenía pequeñas rajaduras; cada vez que el hombre recorría el camino hasta su casa, la mitad del agua se perdía.
Durante dos años el hombre hizo el mismo trayecto. La vasija más joven estaba siempre muy orgullosa de su desempeño, y tenía la seguridad de que estaba a la altura de la misión para la cual había sido creada, mientras que la otra se moría de vergüenza por cumplir apenas la mitad de su tarea, aún sabiendo que aquellas rajaduras eran el fruto de mucho tiempo de trabajo.
Estaba tan avergonzada que un día, mientras el hombre se preparaba para sacar agua del pozo, decidió hablar con él:– Quiero pedirte disculpas ya que, debido a mi largo uso, solo consigues entregar la mitad de mi carga, y saciar la mitad de la sed que espera en tu casa.El hombre sonrió y le dijo:-Cuando regresemos, por favor observa cuidadosamente el camino.
Así lo hizo. Y la vasija notó que, por el lado donde ella iba, crecían muchas flores y plantas.-¿Ves como la naturaleza es más bella en el lado que tú recorres? comentó el hombre. – Siempre supe que tú tenías rajaduras, y resolví aprovechar este hecho. Sembré hortalizas, flores y legumbres, y tú las has regado siempre. Ya recogí muchas rosas para adornar mi casa, alimenté a mis hijos con lechuga, col y cebollas. Si tú no fueras como eres, ¿cómo podría haberlo hecho?
“Todos nosotros, en algún momento, envejecemos y pasamos a tener otras cualidades. Es siempre posible aprovechar cada una de estas nuevas cualidades para obtener un buen resultado.”

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The cracked jar
An Indian legend tells of a man who carried water to his village every day, in two large jars tied to the ends of a wooden pole, which he balanced on his back.One of the jars was older than the other, and had some small cracks; every time the man covered the distance to his house, half of the water was lost.
For two years, the man made the same journey. The younger jar was always very proud of its performance, safe in the knowledge that it was up to the mission it had been made for, while the other jar was mortified with shame at only fulfilling half of its allotted task, even though it knew that those cracks were the result of many years hard work.
It was so ashamed that one day, while the man got ready to fetch water from the well, it decided to speak to him:– I want to apologize, but because of the many years of service, you are only able to deliver half of my load, and quench half of the thirst which awaits you at your home.
The man smiled, and said:– When we return, observe carefully the path.
And so it did. And the jar noticed that, on its side, many flowers and plants grew.
– See how nature is more lovely on your side? – commented the man. – I always knew you were cracked, and decided to make use of this fact. I planted flowers and vegetables, and you have always watered them. I have picked many roses to decorate my house with, I have fed my children with lettuce, cabbage and onions. If you were not as you are, how could I have done that?
“All of us, at some point, grow old and start to acquire other qualities. We can always make the most of each one of these new qualities and obtain a good result.”

- Paulo Coehlo -

Sunday, January 2, 2011


Ahora vamos de nuevo a cantar alma mía; a cantar sin palabras. Desnúdate de imágenes y poda extensamente tus viñas de hojarasca.
No adulteres el mosto que hierve en tus lagares con esencias extrañas, y así, te dará un vino sencillo pero puro, porque es vino de casa.
Anda el viejo camino para que se te vea la intención noble y clara, y huye de las retóricas travesuras ingenuas que inquietaron tu infancia.
Rama de bella fronda que perfumó al canto, ahora se ve pelada... Para cuajar el fruto tuvieron que caerse las hojas de la rama.
Así estás, alma mía, en tu grave hora nueva, toda desnuda y blanca, erguida hacia el silencio milenario y profundo de la estrella lejana.
Luis Palés Matos
Guayama, Puerto Rico

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Felicidades! - Merry Christmas - Happy New Year 2010


"Happiness is something that multiplies when it is divided /
La felicidad es algo que se multiplica cuando se divide"
-Paulo Coehlo-
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God's Greatest Gift is Life, Embrace It,
Live It..
Regardless of your choosen path, let every
Dawn be like a beacon to a accomplish,
happy Life.

Siempre;
Prima, Myrna

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Apreciada Prima Myrna

You are doing a wonderful job in inviting family to join the conversation about Our Sacred Gift. I will visit here more often. I hope to become more active in bringing a part of my very own dream for our MALA PASCUA!

Muchisimo carino a la familia que conozco. A aquellos que han de aparecer, les brindo el grito Bienvenidos! Vamos a UNIRNOS, todos con el mismo proposito. Salvar esta Villa y tierra y mantenerla a nuestros pies siguendo las pesadas de los ancianos.

LOL a todos! Nin

Thursday, December 2, 2010

INHERITANCE

Hola Familia!


Just wanted to wish everyone a lovely Christmas and a healthy New Year. Also wanted to remind everyone to get working on collecting their paperwork to establish their family clan's Inheritance.  Once you have gather all birth certificates and death certificates for your family clan, you must than hire an attorney who is familiar with the laws of Puerto Rico to represent your clan and file your papers through  Puerto Rico's court system.
We hope to accomplish this by May 2011.  So let's all get on broad and do what we have to and get this part accomplished and than move on to the next step! Please note in order to make this a reality it's going to take time, money and family members to participate to get this done.

Peace and Happiness!!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Sunset / Day surrendering to Night

"I'm proud of the scars in my soul. They remind me that I have an intense life //
Estoy orgulloso de las cicatrices en mi alma. Me recuerdan que vivo intensamente."
- Paulo Coelho -

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Primo Ralph, Back On The Homestead

Got a taste of the recent Family Reunion back on the states
when primo Ralph paid us a visit, the visit was too short, but
rewarding, I finally got to meet Leah's our eldest prima son
and his lovely wife . The time was richly spent. Thanks Ralph
for sharing a bit of your vacation time with us.
Tu prima; Myrna xo


Monday, October 25, 2010

Descendants of Juan Laboy

Here is a photo of Juan Laboy's descendants. I was very fortunate to meet them at a family reunion party 10/2/10 given by Irene Laboy daughter of Eplidio Laboy.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Exceptional Ladies! ..

.. there're plenty more, hopefully we can all come together for a great course,
to develope and enjoy the fruit of our fore-fathers, our inheritance.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Luscious Habitat
Finca's Produce / COCOS

Dear Family, as everyone is aware is almost a tradition to pay the property taxes with the funds from the sale of the coconuts of the palms on the beach. A well thought out idea. This transaction was set, most likely by our beloved Tio Teo, many years ago, I have noticed since my return home from the states 15 yrs. ago, I would imagine this set up has been the same over 20 years.. What I can't comprehend is the fact that we're being paid the same price per coconut, for the last 20 years. Just yesterday (September 29th) I inquire from the owner/driver of a open-bed truck, if first he had the authority to take the coconuts. At the time there was no one else of the family available. "Yes, he said It's all arranged, I have an agreement." Out of curiosity I asked him how much he pays for the truck load of coconuts. $20.00 he replied with a straight face. the man said he gives us 10 cents a coconut. He brings his crew, load up his truck and in essence tells whomever is assigned to receive the payment, "here's $20.00." bet he gets a thank you. I don't know how you feel about this but in my opinion, this man must think we're a bunch of backward people, Even in a dollar store, you can't just put your money on the counter, tell the cashier what you got in your bag and walk out.
We come from humble beginning, we strive for the benefit of our children, we hold these grounds as a sacred gift from our fore-fathers. Lets not under estimate ourselves or allow anyone else to do so. So who ever is in charge, please consider this matter, if we ever need funds for any up grading and or beautification of the finca, we would have at least start up funds. Again, the purpose of this note is not to stir up controversies but in the hope of sound dialogue for all our benefit.. (see picture above)


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Prima Myrna

Estimada familia, como todo el mundo es consciente es casi una tradición pagar los impuestos de la propiedad con los fondos de la venta de los cocos de las palmeras en la playa. Un bien pensado idea. Esta operación se estableció, probablemente por nuestro querido tío Teo, hace muchos años, desde que yo regrese aqui de los estados 15 años atras. Hace, me imagino que esta configuración ha sido la mismás de 20 años .. Lo que no puedo comprender es el hecho de que estamos recibiendo el mismo precio por coco, durante los últimos 20 años. Ayer (29 de septiembre) le pregunte a el propietario o conductor de un camión abierto-cama, si antes tenía la autoridad para tomar los cocos. En el momento no había nadie de la familia disponibles. "Sí, él dijo que todo esta arreglado, metienen un acuerdo. "Por curiosidad le pregunté cuánto paga por el camión de carga de cocos. $ 20.00 respondió con una cara seria. el hombre dijo que él nos da 10 centavos por coco. Él trae su equipo, cargue su camioneta y en esencia le dice al quien es asignado a recibir el pago, "toma esto es $ 20.00". golpe que recibe una nota de agradecimiento. No sé cómo te sientes sobre esto, pero en mi opinión, este hombre debe pensar que somos un grupo depueblos atrasados, incluso en un almacén del dólar, usted no puede simplemente poner su dinero sobre el mostrador, dicen a el cajero lo que tienes en tu bolso y salir.
Venimos de humilde comienzo, nos esforzamos para el beneficio de nuestros hijos, tenemos estos motivos como un regalo sagrado de nuestro plano-padres. Vamos a no subestimar a nosotros mismos o permitir que alguien máspara hacerlo. Así que quian tiene este cargo, por favor considere este asunto. Una vez más, el propósito de esta nota es de no levantar controversias, pero con la esperanza de diálogo de sonido para todo nuestro beneficio .. (Ver foto ) ..I know my spanish is awful, no excuse, hope you got the jest of my effort. ;)

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Prima Myrna