I wrote to Helena’s nephew sending my condolences and saying I wanted to write about Helena in my blog. Anyone who knew her, knew how vehemently she disapproved of social media and although she encouraged my writing, I didn’t want to offend her (even in death) for posting a tribute to her. Alan said to go ahead and wrote this about Helena,“Although she was born in Philadelphia, she thought of Puerto Rico as her home through and through. Very devoted to the island. She loved meeting people and making friends. And she loved plants and horticulture. She could walk around her home and know the name of all the flora that grew there. The Arecibo Book Club grew out of her desire to meet and get to know other women who were looking to expand their social horizons, especially looking for more english speaking friends. But all in all, Helena was a Puerto Rican by love and never wanted to leave.”
She was ahead of her time.
I Luke tour writing.Is clear,fresh and very interesting.
Helena was an excellent and warm human being, always( al tanto) aware of others’ feelings and helping them any way she could. The Book Club was a blessing for many, myself included. Thank you Helena and thank you Joan.