Abraham Sigala TP in the USA
Dear Mom, It’s hard to put into words just how much you mean to me, but today, I want to try. From the very beginning, life wasn’t easy for you. Raising my sister and me on your own, with no help and no one to lean on, you took on every challenge without hesitation. You worked from sunrise to midnight, day after day, making sure we had what we needed—even when there was barely enough to go around. Money was tight, free time was nonexistent, and yet, you found a way to make our childhood special. I remember the long hours you worked, the sacrifices you made, and the moments you tried to carve out for us despite the exhaustion. I still remember the thrill of going to the circus, watching the clowns and the motorcycles spinning inside that metal sphere, and feeling like the lucki- est kid in the world because, for that moment, life felt like an adventure. Those little escapes were your way of showing us that even in the hardest times, joy could be found. But beyond those moments, the greatest gift you gave me was the ex- ample of your strength. You showed me that no matter how difficult life gets, you can always rise above it. You left behind everything you knew, sold your home and business in Mexico, and moved to the US with noth- ing but a dream for a better future. You built a new life from the ground up, bought a house, started a business, and paid it off in less than ten years—things that most people wouldn’t even attempt, but you did. And I’ll never forget the day you became a US citizen, standing there with your certificate in hand, proof of the sacrifices, struggles, and determination that brought you to that moment.
Because of you, I have never let my circumstances define me. Today, I have an MBA, multiple professional licenses, and most importantly, I have a family of my own. I see your lessons reflected in my children: their drive, their ambition, and their deep appreciation for where they come from. I remind them every day that their opportunities exist because of the sacrifices made by those before them, because of you. My daugh - ter is on her way to becoming a trauma surgeon, my son is working to- wards a future in the Air Force, and my youngest is chasing his dream of becoming an NBA legend. Their futures are limitless because of the foundation you laid, the values you instilled, and the relentless spirit you passed down to us. You never settled, and because of you, neither will we. I am the man I am today because I had you as my mother. And for that, I will always be grateful. Te amo, mamá .
Your Son, Abraham
15
16
SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
LETTERS TO MOTHERS
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker