July 18 I walked out the don Niko’s butcher shop, and I was attacked by the Joel’s dog. When I saw the dog biting me, I entrusted myself to you, Virgin of Guadalupe, asking to save me and to not let me die from the bites. Don Panchito came to help me. I thank you and dedicate this retablo for I’m safe and sound.

Nicolas Vargas
Tacubaya, Mexico City
August 3, 1995