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Every immigrant has an object that will remember
them of their roots and family. I received a picture from my
mother some years ago. It was a picture of La Virgencita de Guadalupe,
or The Virgin Mary. Since then, I have carried this item in my
wallet. To many Mexican families, she represents hope.
The people that come to this country hoping to make it, always leave
people behind. The family that they leave in Mexico only pray for
their love ones in hope that they will make it into this country alive.
My family and I share all those experiences. To this date, every
night I thank her for helping me get to where I am. For that
reason, even though I am in Phoenix, Az., 250 miles away from
Mexico, every night I remember where I come from. |