The first day we arrived
they took us to the hielera—the cooler.
It was very strange.
Cold. Very cold.
Without bathing.
Without food.
Nothing.
The next day
they gave me a sandwich.
We were in that place
two days.
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Then they took us to
the perrera—the dog kennel.
There it was a little bit different.
They gave us different food.
They gave us a mat to sleep on
and a paper that was like
Aluminum foil
for a blanket.
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They did not let me bathe.
Five days passed.
Without
Bathing.
It was very terrible for me
all that happened there.
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Then they took me here.
It was much better.
They received me well here.
I took a bath.
I brushed my hair.
After many days of being homeless
here I have food
here I have a place to sleep.
I can bathe every day.
They gave me changes of clothing.
Shoes.
Everything.
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The only thing that is bad
I am closed up
And unable to be with my family.
But God has given me everything
for he helps me always.
Soon our Lord Jesus Christ
will draw me from this place.
Mother 10-26-16 My First 7 Days in the USA
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