WENDY:
I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt as I see you have worked yourself up.
When you assume you know me or my background you are making a big mistake.

I was the oldest of six children and immediately after WWII my parents had to work in the fields to feed us. We lived in a tent and at 9 years old I had complete care of my five brothers and sisters. We were hungry a lot of the time. We live in a lot of one room or one bedroom houses - none had indoor plumbing. The advantage I had was a free education!!!

In high school I lived with a wealthy family as a domestic. These wonderful people taught me that I could go far with hard work, dedication and honesty. I did - paying into the USA Social Security system for 43 years.

I worked hard, got a college education at night and raised two children as a single parent. I took risks and advanced to be the manager of a large department (65 staff in 11 locations one being 24/7). I earned every cent of my retirement!!! I'm retired but not dead and care about this, my adopted country and MOST of the people who live here.

I moved to Belize - completely - I did not leave a door open to return to the US. I am totally committed to this community and have offered the skills I have to those who could use them, if they would.

I have taken some Belizean's under my wing and helped them get a start in a business for themselves. I've spent much time socializing with them and mentoring. They know my background and I tell them "If I could do it so can you." I believe in a helping hand - not a hand out.

I do not live in a mansion but I do have a beautiful condo that I deserve. Those of us who live on the north have fought the bridge and paved roads. It is the San Pedreans who want to "Build a highway so we can drive to Mexico." The Mayoress has a plan to dredge and fill along the lagoon side of the north in order to create this.

So, dear Wendy, use caution when accusing people you don't know. You may be surprised to find, if we sat down for a visit we want the same end result.

Harriette
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