Saturday, January 16, 2021

Smile, Octavio!

 He’s a cab driver and English-speaking guide in Mazatlan, raising a big family. When tourism vanished due to the pandemic, he was devastated, humbled. Then his diabetes and disease left him with ugly broken teeth, threatening his trade and shaming him personally, taking away his cheerful confidence. Penniless, his pandemic experience eclipsed hard luck stories everywhere. Our daughter, Melissa, took notice, and expecting a future boost to her own modest income, she paid for a dental appointment for him in his hometown. Here’s the result: a life-changing smile for him and his family, and an unforgettable pleasure for the donor. Can’t help posting: we are very proud upon learning of it.