Casa de Ancianos

My mom, Carmen Ramos was born in El Salvador and came here to the U.S. in 1989. I think of my mother as a very successful person. She came here with only one luggage and she has made the U.S. her home. I admire her work ethic and her motivation to move us forward.
My mom is thankful for all the opportunities that she has received here in America. She is proud of where she comes from and I admire her for contributing back to her country.
Every Christmas and most summers, her and a my aunt create a special event for the nursing home in San Julian, El Salvador. She feels that everybody thinks about the care of children, but no one remembers the elderly. That is why she makes a day to celebrate them and for them to have a great time.
My mom bought Pollo Campero, a spanish version of KFC, so that they had a good and delicious meal. Because Pollo Campero is nothing that they have very often. She also hired a mariachi band to play and they enjoyed themselves dancing and singing along. It was a perfect moment and I am glad that I got to experience it. You see these women where they are of old age and have certain health issues, but that doesn't stop them from getting up and dancing. Her and my aunt also put together a goodie bag full of soaps and toothpaste; giving them the things that they need.
It was a perfect day and I am very proud of my mother.

The elderly enjoying their Pollo Campero

My mother on the Right

Enjoying the music. And I am sitting on the right, right in front of the guitar player

From left to right: Me, my aunt, uncle and mommy