It's Cinco de Mayo. What a great day to remember our pilgrimage to Puebla, Mexico for Doug's HSCT. While we were there we got to see the memorial of the Battle of Puebla, that we commemorate as Cinco de Mayo. Here is a little bit of information about it.
From the History webpage: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cinco-de-mayo
"During the French-Mexican War (1861-1867), an outnumbered Mexican army defeats a powerful invading French force at the small town of Puebla de Los Angeles. The retreat of the French troops at the Battle of Puebla represented a great moral victory for the people of Mexico, symbolizing the country’s ability to defend its sovereignty against a powerful foreign nation."
The Cinco de Mayo memorial is located on top of a hill that overlooks the city. The hill helped the Mexicans to defend their city. Standing at the memorial there is a 360 degree view of the city. Out in the distance is a view of the volcano, Popo.
We have so many happy memories from Puebla de Los Angeles. There are statues of angels in many places in the city. We had a beautiful statue of an angel outside of our apartment door. That angel was a symbol of protection and hope to us.
Today we celebrate our southern neighbors. We remember the beautiful people who were angels to us while we were in Puebla. And we toast Clinical Ruiz, offering healing to Doug and all of our November 7 friends who went through HSCT with us last fall.
And so we pray:
As we continue on this journey, help us to remember all who have come before us, who have struggled and who have persevered. May we always feel the presence of angels as we continue on this life journey. May we all have the courage to battle for what is right and true. And may we always take the time to stop and celebrate the accomplishments of our lives. In your name we ask it. Amen
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