We Left Everything Behind We left Everything Behind. Undertaking a very difficult trip Pain Risk Knowing what would happen… Making the Dangerous Trip. Thanks to God We received much help ... Continue Reading →
Into Your Hands
Lord Jesus Christ Into your hands I Give My Life The life of my husband And The lives of our children. Mother 6-5-15
Our Trip Took Almost Four Months
Our Trip Took Almost Four Months It took almost four months to travel from Honduras to here. We lived in Mexico 3 months. My mother worked in a soup kitchen to make money to cross the Frontier (Borderlands). Then we left for the Frontier. Others joined us. We traveled in buses. Then we walked.... Continue Reading →
To See My Daughter Smile…
To See My Daughter Smile… There is so much violence in my country Guatemala. I want to work to give my daughter peace and safety. I want to see her play outside without fear of someone assaulting us and removing our belongings. I want to see my daughter smile . . . . Hermelinda 4-13-16... Continue Reading →
Stories of Courage to Seek Asylum
My Greatest Love My Greatest Love I have much to fear. I cannot return to my country. I fear for My Greatest Love My Daughter. She and I have suffered much. The gangs want to Violate And Kill My Daughter. I asked God to help us… ... Continue Reading →
A Mother’s (Day) Dream for Three Daughters
A Mother’s (Day) Dream for Three Daughters Written by an Immigrant Mother Seeking Asylum (while incarcerated in family detention) My hopes and dreams are for my three daughters… I want them to be safe. I want them to be happy. I want them to be with persons who care for them… …who respect... Continue Reading →
A Refugee Child Gives Thanks
I Give Thanks I give thanks to God For Allowing Me To be here. I want God to help me With my life With my childhood. Help my parents Help my family Help me to be Someone In Life. Written by a child inside an immigrant family detention center.
Our Journey: 8 Days in a House
Our Journey: 8 Days in a House On our journey from home to here We stayed 8 days In a house. Locked up. They gave us breakfast and lunch. 20 people Including children. We suffered much. I had no money. My son cried. He did not want To Be There. We left in a truck.... Continue Reading →
Oramos [We Pray] Prayers of the Mothers
A mother expresses her desire for the entire world to experience salvation. Oramos (We Pray) Prayers of the Mothers Holy God, no words can express our gratitude For all that you have done For us. Thank you for Food Clothing Shelter Health Thank you for life. We pray for wisdom. We ask for courage and... Continue Reading →