Hello everyone,
Yeah it’s been a long time since I posted something here but an important event has brought me back.
I was in California last weekend attending the funeral of my great grandma- Sophia Baldonado. Here is a picture of her:
She was almost 98 years old and boy did she left a legacy. She was left a single mother with 8 kids and had to work as a citrus packer in Camarillo to support them. In the winter she would camp in the valley and pick other produce while sending the money home to the kids as her oldest boy watched over them. Times were tough and they were very poor.
She had 8 children, 35 grandchildren, 82 great grandchildren, and 61 great-great grandhchildren. Can you believe that? 178 grandchildren? Amazing!
I remember a lesson she taught me once. I just got home from my mission in Ecuador and went out to lunch with her and my mom. I remember she made some statement of fact about life or something and I laughed inside thinking that she was off a bit.
I asked her, "Grandma, who told you that?"
and she replied, "My age!"
I stood there dumbstruck with nothing to say. I got a piece of humble pie and was reminded of the wisdom that can come with age. Who was I to argue with someone who had been there? I will never forget that.
Grandma, I love you so much. You were a big part of my life. You took care of me and taught me things that I still cherish. Your dedication to the Master was an example that I still admire, and I am grateful for pioneers like you in my family.
Adios, for now.
Love,
Adam
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