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| Sr. y Sra. Jose Miguel Sirin Ambrocio |
On August 1, our family was able to celebrate the wedding of our former companion-caregiver, Miguel, to his girlfriend of seven years, Mirna. It was such a special time, made even more special because we were all able to go to the ceremony and reception, thanks to Dick.
He arranged to borrow a wheelchair van from Hope Haven International, so our three guys could attend, along with Rigoberto, who was working that day. It was quite a feat to transport three guys in wheelchairs, even with the lift, but it was well worth it to see their enjoyment at celebrating with Miguel.
Miguel's invitation was touching because, while Fidel was the only resident with whom he had worked, Miguel invited our whole family. It brought tears to my eyes to see the invitation addressed to Pat and familia (family). I have so wanted us to be seen as a family, both by those who live here as well as by outsiders, and this was an indication to me that this is what is happening. Miguel could easily have invited just Fidel and me, but chose to recognize us as a family and that meant a lot to me.
I had the honor, along with Dick, of being the two non-family members to be official witnesses and sign Miguel and Mirna's marriage certificate. I was so very pleased to be asked to do this, and we have promised that we will do whatever we can to support them in their life together. Miguel has built a small, one room house on the land rented by his parents, and the couple will be living there. Mirna's family, though, lives only across the street, so they will have plenty of family support as they move forward.
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