I came with my daughter.
She is 11 years old.
We arrived here Wednesday.
Last Friday we arrived at the
Border Station.
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It was very cold.
We slept on the floor.
It was hard and cold.
We ate warm burritos
morning * lunch * and again in the afternoon.
My daughter ate better food.
She had corn
a piece of chicken
and juice.
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The people spoke to us
in rude and commanding ways.
I was very nervous
on my journey from the border
to family detention.
I wondered if it would be the same
Or worse.
Now that I am here
I am very happy.
Relieved.
They show us a lot of care.
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My daughter loves the school.
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I am praying to be allowed
to go to Los Angeles, California.
To be with my father
and several other family members.
I want to learn English.
I want to find a good job.
I want to work for my family.
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Whatever Christ wants…
We want to live together.
As a family.
Mother 10-26-16 My First 7 Days in the USA
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