Rafael Larios: “It was a long and arduous journey, but we finally made it to the United States. We had risked everything to come here, fleeing our home in search of a better life. Crossing the border was only the beginning – now we had to start from scratch in a new country, learn a new language, and find ways to support ourselves. It hasn’t been easy, but we’re determined to make the most of this opportunity and give our children a brighter future. Thank you, America, for giving us a chance.”
These sentiments from my Dad are translated from Spanish. He and my Mother crossed the Mexican-United States border in 1976 – holding in their arms a 20 month old baby – me.
Robert Larios 