 abuela
Tamara Diaz
Abuela, my father’s
mother, was born in Habana, Cuba in 1922. She left Cuba,
with her husband and two children, to come to this country
in 1962. Living downstairs from us, she raised me for
my first 5 years while my parents worked. Abuela instilled
in me a sense of spirituality, taste for Latino food,
music and deep feelings for Cuba. The patron saint of
Cuba, La Virgin Caridad del Cobre (Our Lady of Charity),
is always worn around her neck. At times, abuela will
light a candle on her beautiful altar of saints, and
pray to “La Virgencita.” |
