Hello San Francisco

Two weeks ago,
           I got to go back to California and surprise my older sister, Flor, for her 30^th birthday… and it was AWESOME! My sister was pretty surprised! We screamed, laughed, cried, and then we all cried some more.

When I go back home it always feels like it’s my time to let go of worries, spend time with my familia and renew my strength.  I spent time in the kitchen with my Madre learning all that I could about new dishes and life lessons. While I was there I spent a lot of time with the family.  It was so nice catching up, even if we did spend about half of the time yelling at each other about which freeway to take & which way was faster. (If you’re from the Bay Area and reading this, I know you’ll get that last part. Ha!)

When my family and I get together, we’re loud, yell at each other, we fight, we cry and then laugh it all off.. and that all happens with in an hour, but that’s my familia and I love them all for it!

If you have family living near by, be thankful. No matter how crazy they may drive you, be thankful. If you have them living across the country like I do, take the time to go visit them. There’s probably nothing more important than being close to your family.

Like my mom always said,

 “La unidad en la familia trae fuerzas.” 

Unity within the family gives you strength.

And let me tell you, especially after this short and sweet trip, it sure does.

-Sara