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My Story: Student #7

Era un día normal. Estaba a punto de ir a jugar con mi hermano y mi prima al parque. Mi mamá me llamó y me dijo que mi papá la había llamado porque me querían llevar a Estados Unidos a estudiar. Estaba muy nervioso, con ganas de llorar porque no quería irme. Me sentí bien estando con mi mamá y mis hermanos, pero sabía que esta es una oportunidad que no todos tienen. Tenía que aprovechar eso, no tenía que pasar hambre ni nada. Solo me tomaría unas horas estar en los Estados Unidos. Lo pensé mucho durante muchos días sin poder dormir porque esa fue la decisión más difícil. No quería estar lejos de mi familia y amigos, pero sabía que en Estados Unidos había un futuro mejor para mí. Me armé de valor después de pensarlo mucho. Llamé a mi papá y le dije que iría con él. Entre lágrimas cuando miré a mi hermanito sabiendo que lo iba a dejar, pero sabía que desde Estados Unidos podría ayudar a mi familia. Llegó el día en que tenía que viajar y fuimos al aeropuerto–mi abuelo, mi mamá, mi hermano, mi hermanito y mi mejor amigo. Todos estaban tristes, era hora de despedirse, lo más difícil porque no sabía si los volvería a ver. Me estaba despidiendo entre lágrimas. Ellos también lloraban menos mi hermano él dijo "sé fuerte, nos volveremos a ver." Mi hermanito no sabía lo que estaba pasando, solo lloraba cuando me vio llorar y se alejó. Luego llegué a los Estados Unidos muy triste recordando los buenos tiempos, pero nada ha sido igual. De nada sirve tener lujos o cosas materiales si estás solo. Tienes que aprovechar cada momento al máximo porque no sabes cuándo será el último.

It was a normal day. I was about to go play with my brother and my cousin in the park. My mom called me and told me that my dad had called her because they wanted to take me to the United States to study. I was very nervous, wanting to cry because I didn't want to leave. It felt good being with my mom and siblings, but I knew that this is an opportunity that not everyone gets. I had to take advantage of that, I didn't have to go hungry or anything. It would only take me a few hours to be in the United States. I thought about it a lot for many days without being able to sleep because that was the most difficult decision. I didn't want to be away from my family and friends, but I knew that there was a better future for me in the United States. I decided for myself after much thought. I called my dad and told him I would go with him. Through tears I looked at my little brother knowing that I was going to leave him, but I knew that from the United States I could help my family. The day came when I had to travel and we went to the airport–my grandfather, my mother, my brother, my little brother and my best friend. Everyone was sad. It was time to say goodbye. That was the most difficult thing because I didn't know if I would see them again. I was saying goodbye through my tears. They also cried–everyone except my brother. He said "be strong, we will see each other again." My little brother didn't know what was happening, he just cried when he saw me cry and walked away. Then I came to the United States very sad remembering the good times, but nothing has been the same. It is pointless to have luxuries or material things if you are alone. You have to make the most of every moment because you don't know when it will be the last.