Comments for Lost and Found in Mexico

Comment on My favorite week in San Miguel de Allende.. by Jose Angel de Monterrey

Jose Angel de Monterrey — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 03:21:56 +0000

I just found your blog and I want to thank you for speaking out about your experiences in Mexico.

I am from Monterrey and I am very happy to see that many Americans have chosen to live in Mexico and have embraced our cultural heritage.

I think also that we in Mexico are reciprocate to Americans, we love to shop for American products, we love american movies and books, we have also embraced american culture too.

God Bless You!!!

Comment on Is San Miguel de Allende safe for tourists? by Constance McAdams

Constance McAdams — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:09:01 +0000

Over the years I have visited San Miguel many times and hope I will be there once again before too long.

I was there last spring. But, the item I wish to share with you occurred two years ago.
I was attending the writer’s conference and workshop in a hotel near the center of San Miguel
I took a taxi and left my apartment near Tres Arches Shortly after I arrived at the hotel I realized I had either left or lost my coin purse containing money and one important credit card. I took another taxi and returned to my apartment reporting the loss of my credit card while there.
I then took another taxi back to the hotel. While in the taxi I mentioned to the driver that possibly I had lost my purse in the earlier taxi ride.
The driver said, “Just a minute” I thought “Oh! Horrors I will spend half a day in the office or police station because of this.”

However, a few minutes more I was back at the hotel /convention site. My taxi pulled in next to another taxi.
THERE I found waiting for me, the first taxi driver standing there waiting to hand me my purse, credit card and all the money

Because I was most grateful I offered him most of the cash in the purse. The man did not want it all saying, “It is too much.”
I told him if he had not been so honest I would have none of it and as well the worry over the missing credit card.
He finally accepted what I offered.

There are all sorts of people in this world and it’s, I think, very wrong to judge people less than individually.
This was an older Mexican man who likely has little money. Yet he had in him a great deal of self respect and belief in personal honor

Comment on Lost and Found in Mexico by Mary

Mary — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:55:21 +0000

Dear Caren,
I received your film and I absolutely LOVE IT!!! It made me laugh and cry, but it affirmed that I haven’t lost my mind as I am planning a relocation to Mexico myself. I was thinking about you and wished that I had your email so that I could communicate with you directly. No I won’t inundate you with emails! But your story touched my heart.

I heard about your film from a website “Falling….in love with San Miquel” created by Carol Schmidt and Norma Hair. They presented a trailer of your film on their site. And I am a member of Mexico-MySpace which also presented a trailer of your film just recently.

I am a widow with 3 grown sons who think I’ve lost my mind wanting to relocate to Mexico (drugs, warlords, highwaymen!). I decided to do this partly out of economics because I can’t afford to live in the US anymore, but more than that, I felt like you that I lost a big part of myself over the years. And I’m finished trying to fill others’ expectations of who I am or should be.

As a young woman I felt pressured into marriage and motherhood by peers and society. I felt defined for several years as “Roy’s daughter, “Rick’s wife, Ricky’s mommy” etc. One day, when my boys were young, someone called me by my first name and I cried. It felt foreign to me.

Now that I’m a 66 year old widow, my sons and grandchildren expect me to play the role of a cookie baking, babysitting grandma. As much as I love them all, I spent most of my life catering to others and I want to spend the remainder of my life catering to ME. It sounds selfish, but like you said, somewhere along the way I lost me, the girl I was at 19-20-21.

I have played your film a dozen times since I received it and may need to buy another one in case I wear this one out!

Bless you for sharing your story and the stories of others, each of which mirrored my experiences.

Gracias,

MaryAnn Saffery

Comment on Lost and Found in Mexico by Don

Don — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:45:49 +0000

Hi, Caren… San Miguel has been pulling me intermittently for many years, even though I have never been there. I bought your DVD when it first came out and viewed it several times in the first month… then it got lost in my busy life. When a friend visited last month, I remembered I wanted to show him the section where Jim talks about his life as an attorney and the transition to living (literally and figuratively) in SM. It brought tears to my eyes and I have watched the film three more times since then. I am happy to read your comments about the safety in SM (and most of MX). I should be retired by next Spring and hope to visit before then. If the grip San Miguel has on me now remains once I have feet on the ground, I hope to be a neighbor soon. Thanks so, so much for the film. I suspect it has been like a life preserver saving lost souls from drowning in what they (we) call a life. — Best regards, Don

Comment on Lost and Found in Mexico by Colleen Sorenson

Colleen Sorenson — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:16:49 +0000

Caren,
I have now shown your film a dozen times to various friends as I try to “explain” my reasons for relocating to San Miguel de Allende. Each of those interviewed in your film offered insight to so many things I have so often felt myself. After my previous life of chaos and stress (which can take a huge toll on health) I realized this is absolutely NOT how I want to live. The American “Dream” ?? I’ve learned it is not for me.
With each trip to San Miguel I’ve been fortunate enough to meet many incredible people – creative, intelligent, happy and at peace. There is truly a reason for this. Your film has been an inspiration for me and the upcoming change in my life. Most of those who viewed the film with me are ready to pack their suitcases, at least to visit me in this wonderful place since most are not in the position to pick up and leave.
Your film is beautiful and positive. I do hope many more will have the joy of viewing it. So thank you.
Colleen Sorenson, artist

Comment on News Reporting in the U.S. by charlie

charlie — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:40:52 +0000

Excellent film that should be seen by anyone wanting to visit or considering moving to Mexico. Congratulations!

Comment on Lost and Found in Mexico by Bill Cloud

Bill Cloud — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:21:03 +0000

Caren Cross’s “Lost and Found in Mexico” is my constant conduit to SMA. It sits in my DVD player. I savor it with fine Tequila or with veggie-burgers, fries and cold Coronas. SMA, the Heart of Mexico: epicenter of the Revolution 200 years ago; the history of Mexico in art, culture and architecture; the place without red, green or yellow lights, without stop and go signs; the place where people dance with vehicles through the streets; the place Caren captures on video for you and for me.

I am well-traveled. I find many cultures, places and people fascinating. But I love San Miguel. That is where I find the most peace and joy.

Bill Cloud
Santa Fe, New Mexico
wcloud5611@aol.com

Comment on Barbara Kingsolver visits San Miguel de Allende by Kimberly Kubalek

Kimberly Kubalek — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:39:36 +0000

Wonderful post! Thanks for sharing!!!

Comment on Lost and Found in Mexico by San Carlos homes

San Carlos homes — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:46:03 +0000

Lost and Found in Mexico..

It was such a delight to view this video and every expat that sees this will feel a sense of recognition. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Comment on Lost and Found in Mexico by Martha H. in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Martha H. in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:52:55 +0000

Hello Caren Cross-
A neighbor loaned me your film yesterday..and this morning…when the roosters and pigs of the neighborhood were still asleep…I watched it. I found it enchanting…challenging…and accurate. Congratulations again on a masterful explanation of “Why I’ve continued to return to San Miguel to live!”