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Here’s a bit more info that fully explain what’s been going on during the month of Peptober! I’m gonna do my best to catch up!! #peptober #pelon #migimo #comicsgodandtortillas #migimoments #migimoment #caregiverlife #caregivernomore #livingwithanonagenarian #livingwithelderlyparents #alchemist #adultorphan #gratitude #hope #selah (at Mesa, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVhOV-YLWKF/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hi All : : Time to catch up on the past three weeks of Peptober!!! Life has been a rollercoaster of emotions as I continue to walk through grief and rebuilding my life in AZ. But I’m back! Peptober 02 relates to sharing “my feels” for that day. October 2nd was a ROUGH day—couldn’t see the forest for the trees. Felt kinda like the way Julianne Moore’s character felt during the hotel room scene in “The Hours.” Totally overwhelmed. (NOT to the extreme degree of her character at that part of her journey but overwynonetheless). As the month moved in I’ve grown more in improving my self care and taking actions in positive directions. I’ve had some great moments with my sister and friends in texts, phone chats, over coffee/meals and a special visit from a dear friend. So I’m pressing on and posting multiple Peptober posts between now and the 31st!! #peptober #comicsgodandtortillas #pelon #caregiverlife #migimo #livingwithanonagenarian #migimoment #alchemist #adultorphan #gratitude #sketchbook #storytelling #moleskine #sketchbookartist #hope #caregivernomore #migimoments (at Mesa, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVfSZrAJ1nm/?utm_medium=tumblr

Mary Louise “MigiMo” Gonzalez April 9, 1929 - March 25, 2021 My Dear Precious MigiMo joined the love of her life, Elias “Doc” Gonzalez, Sr. today at 9:21 am. This Topeka,KS beauty—one of the five absolutely beautiful Arredondo Sisters (Loretta, Esther, Virginia and Alice) met Doc at the end of his service in the U. S. Air Force at a local dance in February 1955. Two months later, Doc asked her father, Vicente Arredondo, for Mary’s hand in marriage on her birthday. They were married in October 1955. Doc brought her back to his hometown of El Rio/Oxnard, CA. After five years of marriage, Doc + Mary had two AMAZING children, Amelia Louise “Amy Lou” and Elias Jr. “Pelon.” Doc and Mary were blessed with a gifted son-in-law, Darcy Louis Taylor and three WONDERFUL grandchildren—grandsons Jordan Hosea and Christopher Donovan, and granddaughter, Gabrielle Alexa (MigiMo and Amy Lou’s “mini me”!) After retiring to AZ in 1987, Doc and Mary met a LOVELY blonde hair-blue eyed woman from OH named Mary (née Stickle) Cox who became their “adopted”daughter! MigiMo lived a full and rich life of 91 years. She became a social media darling after her baby boy, Elias Jr., relocated to Mesa, AZ to become caregiver for Doc and Mary/MigiMo. The Gonzalez, Taylor, and Cox families are greatly appreciative of all the love, prayers, and support all of you out there have given to MigiMo, Doc and their family!!! Your ongoing care, prayer and support is appreciated. [Special thanks to Elaine Trask for her “MigiMo Mandala” created for Elias for Birthday/Christmas 2020!] #migimo #migimoment #migimoments #lovingmigimo #livingwithanonagenarian #livingwithelderlyparents #caregiver #caregiverlife #caregiverappreciation #familycaregiver #pelon #alchemist #comicsgodandtortillas #migimoandpelon (at East Mesa, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM2vNawhuD-/?igshid=9kcsqmmwgsc0

Know that the GRAND LOVE I have for MigiMo mirrors my DEEP APPRECIATION for all of you out there who have been walking with us along this AMAZING JOURNEY!! Thank you!! #migimo #migimoment #migimoments #lovingmigimo #comicsgodandtortillas #caregiver #caregiverlife #livingwithanonagenarian #livingwithelderlyparents #pelon #alchemist (at East Mesa, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM2SMBgBMaX/?igshid=ywcthoj25uhd

One thing I’m gonna miss SOOOOO MUCH is holding her hand!!! MigiMo has THE SOFTEST SKIN IN THE WORLD...at two weeks shy of 92!!! She’s kinda strolling towards the light. We think she’s waiting for my brother-in-law and oldest nephew to arrive. Luckily my Tía Linda (Dad’s sister just one year younger) and my cousin, Rosa (who is Tía’s caregiver)just arrived from Orange County (So Cal)!! #migimo #livingwithmigimo #livingwithanonagenarian #caregiver #caregiverlife #familycaregiver #pelon #alchemist #comicsgodandtortillas #migimoment #migimoments #caregiverliving #caringforelderlyparents (at East Mesa, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0mKiOhWDy/?igshid=1q2abk1g7re9k

Sincere apologies for my silence over the past month+—Look for a more informative update on me and MigiMo in the next day or two. Until then, here’s some food porn to enjoy!!! Here’s a shot of last night’s dinner prepared by Marie, mom’s caregiver!! Super tasty tostadas!!! MANY THANKS to all my friends/loved ones out there for your ongoing support of me and MigiMo!! Because of the financial blessings of many of you, we have been able to extend Marie’s time with us!! ¡Muchísimas gracias, Mi Familia! #caregiverlife #migimo #migimoments #livingwithanonagenarian #caregiversupport #caregiverliving #pelon #alchemist #comicsgodandtortillas #gratitude (at East Mesa, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLIEKt3B740/?igshid=1hi7mzc82or6

A MIGIMOMENT: “What’s For Dinner?!?” I’m so thankful for all the prayers and loving vibes y’all have sent me over the years. Behaviors of Migi’s that used to annoy me (mostly pre-diagnosis of dementia) have grown into cute lil’ quirks that bring a smile to my face and a great deal of joy!! (Though, once in a while they are like a pimple on my butt—c’mon!! I’m only human!! You try this 24/7 fir nine years!!) Well, tonight was a special one. I was in the living room trying to watch the S:2 final episode of “The Boys” on Prime. Things were nice and quiet...perhaps too quiet...for too long. After several callings of my name, and check-ins on MigiMo through the first half of the episode, I decided to take a “nap” in the twin bed next to her hospital bed. We chatted for a bit (I have another story from that chat to share another time!). I massaged her sore right knee. Then I applied more dōTERRA Deep Blue rub onto her knee. She seemed calm and closed her eyes. I thought to myself: “Ahhhh...peace and quiet! Please Baby Jesus, let this last for 15 minutes!! I need a catnap!!” Despite the fact that MigiMo woke up after five minutes didn’t make me doubt Baby Jesus’ love me any less! Because the next words out of her mouth melted my heart: “Mijo, please serve me some of your homemade soup in your Daddy’s mug.” Yeah. I got misty. So here is the photo of MigiMo enjoying her cup of homemade chicken + hominy + vegetables soup!! [When I moved in with them in 2011, I saw this mug in the cupboard and forgot that Migi had given it to dad decades before! Again, I will go on record and say that MigiMo DID/DOES NOT understand the innuendo of the saying on the mug!!! She is is innocent as the driven snow! I always say that Latinx men who started out Catholic ALWAYS KNOW that their mothers were virgins when they got married...AND THEY STILL ARE!!! Not gonna change my mind!!] #migimo #migimoment #migimoments #livingwithanonagenarian #caregiverlife #caregiverliving #pelon #alchemist #doc #migimoanddoc #missingdad #missingdaddy (at East Mesa, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKIRKxYB8xe/?igshid=152hhs55nwlih

Today my second cousin, Gilbert Arredondo Jr, and his love Jessica Medved got married. My sister Amy Gonzalez Taylor drove in from CA. Sadly, due to COVID-19 concerns, MigiMo and I stayed home. On an exciting note, my sweet sister drove my first cousin, Gilbert Arredondo Sr, and his wife Patricia from the wedding venue in PHX to our home in Mesa!! What a wonderful, though way too brief, time with family from KS (MigiMo’s home state!)!! #migimo #migimoments #livingwithmigimo #livingwithanonagenarian #caregiverlife #caregiving #caregivinglife #pelon #selfcare #azliving #comicsgodandtortillas https://www.instagram.com/p/B9vtuR6h41q/?igshid=i4ykwdwqe6t5