Tita

I was helping my husband out with an assignment he had for class in which he was instructed to interview someone 20+ years older. He chose my grandmother, Tita, because of her life experiences, her age, and because she had the time available for the interview. I thought, ok this will be easy, ask a few questions, get some interesting answers and help out the hubby. I did not realize what I was in for. Let me start by saying I talk with my grandma often, sometimes even daily. She is my support system and always knows how to help me calm down or deal with situations. She’s a great listener and I love her dearly. In the past I’ve talked with her about her past. I’ve heard about her struggles, her hard ships and her life in general. But I never think to ask these specific questions. The interview questions ranged from what was your favorite toy as a child, to what was your saddest memory as a child. It wasn’t until this interview that I realized just how special my grandmother is. There are people who have difficult lives, and then there’s my grandmother. No she didn’t get raped every day, or locked up but she had a life full of struggles and loss. Her attitude now is humble, kind and full of love. I can’t even imagine going through what she’s gone through and still have a positive outlook on life. I would have trust issues to no end.

So after the interview I thought I would share with you how much I love her and how important she is to me. She’s an inspiration to me and I only hope one day I can be as graceful as she is. Before I go I have to tell you one of her answers, because it really shows who she is as a person. I asked “What were your favorite memories in high school and college?”-Erika “I didn’t go to high school or college I went to the school of hard knocks!”-Tita. Now I don’t know where she heard this but I do know it sums her up in a nutshell. She’s the baddest mother fucker I know!

EMM