I started writing over a month ago. But we could not get a confirmation on a 20th at St James, 23rd and Guerrero date and place for the annual gathering until this afternoon. Oct 20th at Sts (two blocks west of Mission St. ) The other churches wanted to charge or were not available.

Yesterday was the feast day of cosmos and Damien, early Christian martyrs from Alepo, Syria( where massive destruction has accompanied the present civil war) They were physicians who never charged reasoning that healing is a gift from God. Interestingly, they were the first to be targeted in the persecution. Pope Francis compares the church to a field hospital, again no charge; but we have evolved into a church that charges for everything. Jesus counsels, ''What you have received freely, give freely.'' But we got you paying from Baptism to the grave, and we might be the cheapest option.

In Canoa therapy continues. We have a two-year-old with cerebral palsy making considerable
progress but a long distance from walking now smiling along the way. We have finished the project of installing new solar panels but await the hook up to a bi-directional meter. Hopefully, the electric bill will be reduced.

We installed a solar water system for the home for girls in Rosarito. It also awaits final hook up. After a year of effort, I finally got access to an operating room for oral surgery for the twins, Lupe & Carmen.
Next up is Anahi for a cleft pallet. Her appointment for consideration Is in January. We have eight girls which is the limit for care and still remaining a family home and not an institution.

We are taking the steps to start a home for boys. Property is in the process of donation. We built a fence and sighted levels. We drew plans but need the approval of a registered architect. All of this takes time and patience. The actual construction could take less time than the preliminary steps.

  The new house for the older members of the orphanage in Peru is about halfway finished. After almost 20 years, I plan to visit in January If anyone wants to accompany us.

The therapy center in Chihuahua continues to treat people free of charge. They are closing in on 2,000 patients. They have the advantage of a physical therapist who prescribes the proper course of treatment. We have started in the same direction in Tijuana helping a young woman with her studies so that she can provide the same service. One of our scholarship students just graduated as a psychologist, and another is less than a year away In law school. We are also planning to help with another program of scholarships based on community service. A lot more to do in limited time...........