What a beautiful story. And a sweet talented young writer. Her mami must be so proud of her, watching her now like an angel from heaven.

This post of hers rocks:

http://mypenandpad.blogspot.com/2005/02/cuba-libre-dedication-to-man-who-is-in.html

Val-- I am so very honored that you made a post about my blog. It's so funny because I am always under the impression that only a handful of people read my blog. I write from my heart and I try my best to portray my emotions in moderation, but I have yet to write something that blows me away. But for you to acknowledge what I have written is such an honor because I look up to you, especially for your exceptional writing and activism toward educating others about the truth behind el sinverguenza. Thank you so much for your homage to my blog. Te lo agradesco del fondo de mi corazon. Gracias.

Oh, A.M.-- my mother is still alive and healthy, but that was something I wrote for school so the emotional angle from which it was written was crucially important. Thank you for your kind words.

Auspi: So she is an earthly angel, que lindo! :)