“We’re Jehovah’s Witnesses. We came here to preach to people. We try to help them see the truth. “We’re originally from Mexico. We look for other people who speak Spanish and visit with them. This is something we do together as a family every Saturday … Continue readingJehovah’s Witnesses help others ‘see the truth’
“We moved here from Mexico about three years ago. For my whole family it was like starting over because we didn’t have a house, my father didn’t have a great job and we didn’t speak English. “The language has been the biggest challenge for all … Continue readingPollution motivates her to study renewable energy
“We support a private orphanage in Mexico called Amor para Compartir, which means Love to Share. They are pretty much living on donations. These kids range from 18 months old on up. They’re all waiting for their parents to come back from rehab and things … Continue readingDonations bring A.M.O.R. to orphans in Mexico
“I was an immigrant once. I know how it is to come here and work hard to provide for your family. “My mom wanted a better life for us, but I didn’t like it here at first. I was crying for six months because I … Continue reading‘I’m thankful for the life I have here with my family’
“I was the only kid in our family born in Mexico, but I wasn’t even 1 when we moved to Texas. We’ve never been back. “My father was born and raised down there and didn’t want to leave, so I never got a chance to … Continue readingFather he never knew died while in Mexico
“We met at vacation bible school in Matamoros, Mexico. I was teaching the smaller kids and he was in one of the older classes. We’ve been married for going on 18 years now. “I taught down there for three summers with my aunt. She’s a … Continue readingMissionary work in Mexico making a difference
“I started getting tattoos when I was 14. Now I have them on my legs, chest, back and neck. “The first one I got was my last name on my stomach, because I look up to my dad and mom. They came here from Mexico … Continue readingHe shows parents love with name tattoo
“I’m originally from Mexico. I left when I was 13. Now I’m living in Baytown with my daughter. “My mother died several years ago, and now I’m taking care of my daddy who lives at St. James House. He’s going to be 96. We’re going … Continue readingTaking care of elderly father ‘most important thing’
“I’ve faced a lot of challenges in my life. “I came to this country from Mexico when I was 14, and I’m 56 now. We had a big family, and I worked to help out my parents. “I was married 13 years and became a … Continue readingShe’s proud of her accomplishments in life