“Huehuetlotohli: The Ancient Word of (My) Creator Couple” From: latinola.com

How many times have I spoken to friends who speak of a massive hurt that does not go away because of words left unspoken, because of never having reconciled with ones’ parents, because of never having had that conversation? How many times have I heard friends speak highly of their parents and how many funerals have we all attended where the most beautiful of words flow freely but always spoken with a deep regret of never having told them so while they were alive?

Ten years ago, my family celebrated my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. At that time, many of my uncles and aunts on my mom’s side of the family still lived. Now, she is the last of the Garcia, though there are many cousins. On my dad’s side, he has a brother, and
also many cousins. My Dad is 85 and my mom is soon to be 80. Last week, they completed 60 years of marriage. Due to health reasons, never did I ever believe that there would be a 50th anniversary, much less a 60th.”*

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