A Mother’s Gift

By Orlando

When the time came for my family to leave Cuba, the new regime of government inspectors came to our home and inventoried every item in it. The few items my parents held sacred became the property of the new Communist government and everything they owned, from pictures and mementos would never be passed on to other generations. Despite the persecution they experienced daily by those who had embraced the new mindset, their courage and determination allowed them to endure and stay focused while they waited for permission to leave. My mother’s love for her family led herΒ to hideΒ her wedding pictureΒ as a keepsake for her children. As my mother and father ventured out into the unknown to provide their five children an opportunity to live the America dream; this pictureΒ serves as the only reminder of a past my siblings and I have only heard through stories. My parent’s are celebrating 55 years of marriage this October!

Happy Mother’s Day Avelina Martinez Espinosa! You are loved unconditionally! Your husband, children and grandchildren honor you on this day and everyday! Mom and Pop Wedding orlando espinosa

14 thoughts on “A Mother’s Gift”

  4. Nice photo and nice family
    May Allah bless you
    Have a nice day Orlando

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