Mami

Mami. Beautiful Wonderful Mami alone with 8 children Papi. Walked away. Mami was strong and gentle Mami kept us protected Mami loved us. Oh did she love us. Mami fed us. Not herself Mami needed only to survive Mami raised us all alone Mami has 8 strong, smart educated children Mami is an abuelita with nietas y nietos who adore her Mami died. Mami was never alone. Mami was loved Mami was fierce. Mami was brave. Mami was an Angelic Miracle. Papi? Who? Who cares?

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Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/15/2013 3:23:00 PM

This is a great tribute to your mother. She would be very proud of you and all her children. You mention your father like you don't know who he is or who cares. Please don't take it wrong. Just say a prayer for him - he played a big part for you being here. I know - I had to raise my daughter by myself, 40 years later she met her father. God bless you always. I think i saw your face on Facebook. Did I ? Lucilla