I was honored to
have received a
scholarship to the
2005 North American AIDS Treatment Action Forum (NATAF) conference
in Oaxaca, Mexico
last November. With
hundreds of participants
from around the
globe, it proved
to be a wonderful
learning experience.
We were provided
with translation,
food, entertainment
and accommodations.
It was such a treat
to see my friends
from the AIDS Treatment Activists Coalition, as well
as from the
Campaign to END AIDS. I
also roomed with
my friends Mary
and Theresa who
helped me tremendously
in my translation.
Hablo muy poco
español. Thank
you Mary and Theresa!
The conference supplied
a wide variety of
treatment, care
and advocacy issues
by some terrific
presenters from
the United States
and Mexico. It was
also a nice opportunity
to network and meet
some incredible
new friends. The
people of Oaxaca, Mexico
were absolutely
welcoming and the
sights and shopping
were plentiful.
On Wednesday morning
I joined Dayon and
Claudia on a visit
of a lifetime to
the ruins of Monte
Alban. I can't even
begin to tell you
what a beautiful
and spiritual place
this is!
You continue to
amaze me, my friend, that, even when your health
falters, you continue your
mission
to educate our kids. You are a hero in every
sense of the word. What an honor to have you for
a friend.
~Marty
Bob,
Really I think that what you are doing is a God
given gift, cause everything happens for a
reason and this is your destiny and it was meant
to be, that you could be this spoke person about
this subject that lots of people don't want to
hear of... I think you and everyone like you are
like angels, people need to hear your stories
and opinions to have a second thought....
Much love and God bless / Ida
Bob,
L'unione fa la forza." (In union there is strength!)
You are surrounded by strength my friend!
~Kimberly
An amazingly
talented young man
Please enjoy
the slide show
Thank you Theresa!
High atop Monte Alban, it
felt like you could touch
the sun
I don't know how they manage
to keep these on their heads
Some beautiful dancers at
the closing dinner
Another spectacular church
A female skeleton from Monte
Alban
Bob,
A great person in
life such as yourself will have great things
happen. I wish you the best. have faith my
friend, like you have given many of those out
there!! You are an amazing person, and I'm so
thankful, someone like you exists in this
world!! Take care, and my thoughts and prayers
are with you!!
