It is a difficult story recounting my trip. We left my house the 9th of August at four in the afternoon. I left my mother and father. It already is difficult without them in my life or in my son’s life. But we are fleeing death. We are desperate. We had to leave. * Mexico... Continue Reading →

My trip began Saturday, August 16th I came with my daughter. El Salvador is our home. * We spent one night in Guatemala. We slept. We left the next afternoon to begin the long walk to the borderlands. * I came with good friends another mother making the journey. It’s a shame because we became... Continue Reading →

We left on August third. It was very hard to leave my house my home. It cost me much to leave my family. But I have nothing left there. Only a sense; a feeling of home. Everyone is gone. * The fourth of August the bus crossed into Mexico. Then the journey became very difficult.... Continue Reading →

It is good to arrive here. Safe. I do not want to return. I have great fear. They will kill me. They will kill my children. * Nothing more remains. Everyone is gone. My sister. My grandmother. My oldest child. My daughter. I want them to be here with me. They are dead. * I... Continue Reading →

The trip began at 3 a.m. I arrived at immigration 20 days later. I came with my daughter. * I felt freedom in the long walk leaving behind so much suffering. But The walk is difficult. No one can sleep. Tired. Always tired. But Trusting in God We do not faint. Because Our Father is... Continue Reading →

We left my house at 5:30 a.m. We rode in a bus. July 25, 2015. My family is taking care of my two sons. I have one son with me. * It was difficult to cross the river. We were afraid. But I live in faith life will be different here For God is the... Continue Reading →

We left Honduras to seek a new life. Starting over for a better future. I have nothing left. They took everything. My daughter is 12 years old. * On the journey we passed places with fear and trembling. I had so much fear but I heard the voice of God in my head telling me... Continue Reading →

I left my country fearing for my life. And my daughter and my son. They are so beautiful. I love my children. I want to protect them. * I left to rescue them from delinquency and violence. The gangs only want to damage people. No more! Enough! * I ask God to guard me and... Continue Reading →