# Friends

Father, you're everything to me.... We’ve never been a nuclear family. At every stage of my life, there was somebody extra with us. I must tell you that I always enjoyed living together with a large number of family members rather than suffering a congested life in a nuclear family. I believe t...

I would like to write this tribute to my mom. Of course all moms deserve tributes because they give so much of their own to others; but I think my mom deserves a special tribute. I’ll start with saying that she and my dad have raised ten kids; and of course, we are all very grateful to her and Da...

If anyone had told me, even six months ago, that my view on love and relationships would change, I would have laughed in their face.  All of my friends and family will tell you that I was cynical, jaded and absolutely, unequivocally done with relationships.  I am famous, among my peers for lines ...

Nobody can take your place…… Years pass. You grow taller, stronger and smarter than ever. You fill me in with lots of new hopes day by day. But, my endless worries grow. What will our future be? Will I be able to stand the rough winds and torrents of dust that always try to sweep us away? Somet...

What a grandfather is.   His name’s Italo, a characteristic name for a peculiar person, he’s my grandfather, and I love him. He was born in 1931 and during the world war 2 he was the youngest and skinniest of his 3 brothers and 2 sisters. His own grandmother for that reason used to smuggle ...

She is truly a blessing to her very huge family. She has lived long enough to see not only her great grandchildren but also four great-grandchildren. Raising 7 kids on her own through severe hardships alone makes her a very strong woman and God indeed has blessed her for she has lived and still is l...

A lot of times we don’t appreciate people who are there for us throughout our lives because we often feel like we deserve their kindness. We need to appreciate these people and forever show them gratitude because, well, aren’t they just heaven sent? That is why I am writing this tribute to my be...

It all began when my uncle paid a visit to our backyard.  ‘This place looks quite desolate. Why don’t you rear some animals?’ he inquired my father.  My father thought it was a good idea.  The next question was which animal to rear?  Certainly not cows or goats because they require extensi...

Bubby came to my life when I just turned 18.  It was a special gift from my dad who knew I was an animal lover.  It’s been seven years now but I remember everything about that day quite clearly.  When I first laid eyes on Bubby, I was overjoyed.  I knew in my heart that I’d love this baby pa...

They say that “blood runs thicker than water”. That family comes first. Well, I don’t agree and I wanted you both to know that you are my family; Roxy and Cynthia. You are two incredible siblings who bring so much happiness to this life! We shared so many experiences together and so much love ...