It was a Christmas that never happened. Far from family. Well, with my mother. But, no one else. * But, equally I am happy to finish one more year of life. * My plans were never these to immigrate to the United States But, well They treat us very well here (family detention). I don’t... Continue Reading →

It was better for me to spend Christmas with my family in El Salvador. But Even though this Christmas was Without my family I spent it joyfully. * For 2016 I want to be able to be with my mother my father my aunt. God is able to make this happen. * It has been... Continue Reading →

First, I give thanks to God for health. Staying healthy is a great blessing. * I am a little happy because They gave us gifts. I give them many thanks. But I also am sad because I am not with my family. It is my first Christmas without family. Always, I am sad. It is... Continue Reading →

First, I give thanks to God For allowing me to be in this place. To spend Christmas in the United States. We shared much together here. They gave us pretty gifts. It was incredible! It was a fun Christmas. * But it also was a sad Christmas. We were separated from my father. He is... Continue Reading →

 I never expected to live a stage in my life Christmas Separated from my husband And My children. * I thank God we arrived to the border Safely. But I had no idea on this day December 17, 2015 it would be the last time I saw my husband. Immigration separated us. 14 days and... Continue Reading →

Christmas was very sad Because It was my first Christmas Away from my mother Away from my extended family. * I give thanks For one more year of life. I give thanks always For looking after my family. For looking after my friends. For looking after my son. * I ask in the New Year... Continue Reading →

My last Christmas in Honduras was very nice because of love. The love my family has for each other. * We make tamales with chicken. We decorate a tree with many pretty ornaments. * Christmas was nicer when I had my mother But now I do not have her. It is not the same. *... Continue Reading →

Christmas means Celebrating with Friends Family. Going to church together. At midnight we return home. We share much food. Tamales. Sandwiches with honey and chicken. * This Christmas I want to be happy with my aunts and sister. in the United States. I want my daughter and me to be together Always. Mother 12-16-15 Honduras... Continue Reading →

In Honduras Christmas was a dream. We spent it with family. My grandmother cooked all day. Tamales Chicken sandwiches. Tacos French Fries. Whatever we needed My grandmother cooked. * The family all came together. Aunts, Uncles, Cousins. Always We were short my mother and father. * I always enjoyed Christmas. It was the most beautiful... Continue Reading →

Last Christmas was very pretty. Home. With family. Today it does not feel like Christmas. They are nice to us. But it is not Christmas. * Christmas in Honduras Is not the same. It is too dangerous. We are not able to leave the house. To visit friends To visit family. To go to church.... Continue Reading →