Family
So I'm in L.A. right, it's an amazing feeling being back here. Kind of nostalgic though. Knowing this is the place where we first called home in the US and seeing all the places where we used to go when I was little.
Staying at the house where dad used to come visit his aunt and uncle in his own youth, and kind following is his steps is cool.
I feel guilty being here and having a good time, while dad is still getting back to 100% and while mom is so stressed. It's nice to have family around... To look in pictures and meet new people ( I decided today, that when I go back to Costa Rica, to visit, I'm going to have to have a huge party to meet everyone!) and to see pictures of my grandparents who passed on long ago. Today I get to see the rest of my cousins ( I guess they are 2nd or 3rd) but its going to be great. It's been about 6 years since I've been back here.
You can tell dad wishes he was here, he loves it here in Cali. I've definitely been missing them tons, I keep calling for the stupidest reasons, but its so good to hear their voice. I think the rush of memories has increased my missing of them. It's specially hard when something happens, like I just want to pick up the phone and push the speed dial 3 which was mom's cell and just cry to her, but I must stay strong, at least I still talk to them often right?
IT was really bad yesterday, I called a friend, and was leaving a message and was like "oh yea I'm here in California, hanging out with the folks, and I was like wait a minute, I wish I was" ugh I cried.
Anyway, Family is great, I wish I had longer than a week to hang out with them. And to get to see everyone, frankly I've been kind stressed about that. Trying to see both sides and still getting some relaxing time in and a trip to Vegas.
Unfortunately there is still so much left to do, so little time, and so many decisions that I need to have made upon my arrival in Jeff City again. I'll enjoy what I have and pray for another opportunity to come back.
Thanks to everyone back at home who's doing an amazing job and helping me out with everything with the HOUSE. I owe you guys big. Love you and thanks for everything! Especially for letting me have a week off!
Thanks for all the comments and support I've been receiving its amazing.
Many blessings.
Marie G
Staying at the house where dad used to come visit his aunt and uncle in his own youth, and kind following is his steps is cool.
I feel guilty being here and having a good time, while dad is still getting back to 100% and while mom is so stressed. It's nice to have family around... To look in pictures and meet new people ( I decided today, that when I go back to Costa Rica, to visit, I'm going to have to have a huge party to meet everyone!) and to see pictures of my grandparents who passed on long ago. Today I get to see the rest of my cousins ( I guess they are 2nd or 3rd) but its going to be great. It's been about 6 years since I've been back here.
You can tell dad wishes he was here, he loves it here in Cali. I've definitely been missing them tons, I keep calling for the stupidest reasons, but its so good to hear their voice. I think the rush of memories has increased my missing of them. It's specially hard when something happens, like I just want to pick up the phone and push the speed dial 3 which was mom's cell and just cry to her, but I must stay strong, at least I still talk to them often right?
IT was really bad yesterday, I called a friend, and was leaving a message and was like "oh yea I'm here in California, hanging out with the folks, and I was like wait a minute, I wish I was" ugh I cried.
Anyway, Family is great, I wish I had longer than a week to hang out with them. And to get to see everyone, frankly I've been kind stressed about that. Trying to see both sides and still getting some relaxing time in and a trip to Vegas.
Unfortunately there is still so much left to do, so little time, and so many decisions that I need to have made upon my arrival in Jeff City again. I'll enjoy what I have and pray for another opportunity to come back.
Thanks to everyone back at home who's doing an amazing job and helping me out with everything with the HOUSE. I owe you guys big. Love you and thanks for everything! Especially for letting me have a week off!
Thanks for all the comments and support I've been receiving its amazing.
Many blessings.
Marie G
posted by Marie Nazareth González at 8:37 AM
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Marie:
I am a represenative of Multicultural Student Servcies at Southwest Missouri State University (Springfield) and my office has been closely following your story. We are currently planning our Hispanic Heritage Month activities and would love the opportunity to have you participate. If you are interested please contact me at multiculturalstudentservices@smsu.edu or by telephone at (800)492-7900. Thank you!
In return, how about offering her a seat in your incoming freshman class?
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