Jomie's Thank You

Jomie had a thank you to her friends and family published in the Jaltemba Sol today. I thought I'd share it here also...

As many of you know, Kenny and I have made the communities of Guayabitos and La Penita a major part of our lives for over 20 years. In a community made up of people from all walks of life, income levels and ethnic backgrounds, Kenny always seemed to find a way to be part of each group.  While on the surface he was a classic gringo, his background as a common working man made it easy for him to be part of the Mexican community, also.  He dearly loved the simplicity of Mexico.  I guess what I'm trying to say, with the help of my family, is that even being close to so many of you reading this, I truly had no idea the impact Kenny had made on local citizens and area visitors....at least not until it truly overwhelmed me during the lovely recent music festival and fundraiser, and of course the horseshoe tournament that followed.  When folks come up and explain how Kenny had changed their life or break down and cry just by talking about him, and it's people I've never really remembered meeting, you just know that this is what was meant by the phrase "pass it on."

By necessity and background I'm a very pragmatic person, but please, let there be no doubt, how much I humbly and with great gratitude thank all of the local and far-flung community of friends and extended family for what they've provided to me and my immediate family at this sad point in our lives.  I know and appreciate that their support is as much to show their love and respect for Kenny as it is help with my medical expenses.

Jomie