The past weekend got me thinking about my four little indians.
I became an aunt at the age of 8 and was an aunt to 4 by the age of 16. I will never forget the time wita (my mom) and mom (my sister) took off from the house and left me with all four kids ages 7, 4, 18 mo. and 3 mo. I don't remember what they left for but it was suppose to be only for a minute and it felt more like an hour. Somehow I managed to watch them without any major disasters.
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| Left to Right: Tati, Rigo, Chito & Nellie |
As many of you already know, June is the month of graduation from kindergarten, middle school, high school and even college. This year my family and I attended my nephew Angel's (Chito) graduation from high school and we were all very happy; especially because the family endured many difficult times these past couple of years.
Despite the difficulties the kids faced they continued to strive in school. Chito graduated, Rigo is involved in an academic program for aspiring engineers, Nellie is going to the 8th grade and doing well, and Natalia (Tati) is moving on to middle school and is also doing well.
All of this good work deserves a fiesta and so on Saturday the 18th we will be celebrating Chito's graduation. On the following day at 1400 hours he will be shipped out to Marine boot camp down in San Diego. We wish him all of the best and know he will be just fine, but to even think of it now brings tears to my eyes as we are all a little emotional that he will be going away.
July 13th is his 18th birthday and he will be spending it in boot camp. I hope to send out thank you notes to all who attend our little celebration on Saturday and ask if they can take a moment of their time to send him a birthday card or note. I hear that those in boot camp really look forward to mail call as they are not permitted to phone home or see their family for 3 months.
I will miss the kids so much when I am away and hope that they will contact me whenever they need anything.
Ok I think I've done enough sad sapping, I must now look forward to the fiesta and family gathering this weekend. No more tears only smiles :)
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| Left to Right: Rigo, Chito, Tati (tinkerbell shirt), & Nellie |
Good to see you back, if even for a "shortie". Good luck to Chito. When is your move? I could go back and read former blogs, but I am lazy this morning. '-)
ReplyDeleteGood Afternoon, I am driving down on the 29th and flying back on the 11th. I will be making the permanent move sometime in September. I will have a set date once I return on the 11th. It's quit alright to be lazy in the morning :)
ReplyDeleteSo many changes over the years, little ones grow and then move on to become a Marine and protect your country. I'm sure that they know you will be there for them. Time is getting close for you to change your path along the road of life, time for you to start thinking of the major changes coming very very soon in your life. Trinidad, are you aware of the changes to driving a vehicle into Mexico, new laws June 6th or so. You now have to leave a deposit of over $200.00 when you go in (KM 21) and get it refunded on your return to the USA. I will try and do a post on this soon.
ReplyDeleteI am sure they know you will always be there for them. I hope everything goes well and smoothly on your drive down.
ReplyDeleteContessa: Just got done reading your great post re temporary vehicle permits. My banjercito story is long and I will most likely post about it soon.
ReplyDeleteLisa n Javi: Thanks I need all the good wishes I can get!