Sunday, April 23, 2017

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Grande, R. (2012). The Distance Between Us: A Memoir. (pp.6-7). New York, NY: Washington Square Press.

Reyna Grande was a four year old girl living in poverty stricken Mexico. She lived with her mother and siblings before her mother left them behind in Mexico to go make a better living in the U.S. with her father who was already in the U.S. When Reyna's mother left them, they were left under the care of their grandparents who did not provide them with the care they needed.

In today's society and in American culture, you still hear of parents leaving behind their children to go off and help make a better living to provide for their family. This is exactly what we see Reyna's parents doing. The U.S. has always been known as a place of opportunity. If you set your mind on achieving a goal, you'll be successful, and this is what we see Reyna's parents trying to do for their family. What astounds me is the willingness of Reyna's mom to leave her children behind and go to another country she might not have been able to get in to just to help provide a better life for her children. I know when I'm a parent, I want what is going to be the absolute best for my children no matter what, but I would also want them under my guidance and protection. Seeing what Reyna's mom did gives us a new perspective as to the sacrifices some have to make in order to help sustain and provide for their family.


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