Manuel looked out over the water with thoughts of his father flipping through his head like a rolodex of memories. Pedro had taken the bold step of courageously sailing across these waters, leaving everything he knew and loved behind. He did it in hopes of a better life and for one day raising an Americano family.
Manuel had made his father’s American dream come true. He had worked hard and achieved everything his father had dreamed of. He built Pedro a home on the same sands he had landed on. And today he placed Pedro’s ashes in the same sea.
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Life with Alegria 
Not a happy ending for Manuel, but a life achievement for Pedro 🙂 🙂
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Very true Jo. And sometimes we have to learn to let go too. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment!
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A lovingly told story. I feared he was building in his father’s memory. So many people have attempted and failed to cross the seas to a better life. Well done.
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Thanks so much Dale! Appreciate you reading and commenting.
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My pleasure.
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A heartwarming story of determination and success.
I live on the south coast of England where every week immigrants attempt to come ashore having crossed the ocean crammed into little rubber boats. Most make it, sadly many don’t.
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It’s a heavy topic Keith and comes from desperation. There are also many sides to these events and stories. I know many European countries experience this, including the UK as you mention. Definitely a difficult topic. I chose to stick to the optimistic side, sort of. Thanks for reading.
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an immigrant success story. not everybody gets so lucky. well done.
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That is true Plaridel. There are many immigrant stories, all of them different. Thank you for reading.
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It’s nice that this American Dream could at least in theory be a reality for some people, after the last few years when it seemed to have turned into an impossible nightmare. Nice story.
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That’s very true Iain. It’s a conundrum fraught with many difficulties and various facets. Not easy from any perspective except when looking back to see it worked well. Thanks for reading and commenting!
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Dear Shelley,
A bittersweet story. I hope Pedro was able to enjoy some of his son’s success before he died. Lovely write.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle! Pedro definitely did enjoy his son’s successes. And his son enjoyed Pedro’s decision to immigrate to America. Bitter ending, but a sweet life. Thanks for reading.
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