Maria Rios
A blossoming flower
Growing up
Grandma Maria grew up in a very poverty side of Mexico. She saw stray animals all the time. That's where her love for animals grew. Her first word was "Aminal," what she meant as a baby was to say, "Animal." When she was old enough, she decided she was going to be a veterinarian.
She loves animals
Grandma Maria grew up in a very poverty side of Mexico. She saw stray animals all the time. That's where her love for animals grew.
Was a Veterinarian
Since she loved animals, she decided she was going to be a veterinarian.
Reminds me of a blossoming flower
Growing up she realized a lot of things , and learned from her mistakes. That's why she reminds me of a blossoming flower. As the flower blossoms, she realizes, and learns new things.
A lesson she learned
Think before you do, and don't go ahead of yourself
When my grandma was 26 years old, she decided she was going to move to another city. Where she had no family members. Everyone told her to think twice about it. But she didn't. There was already one veterinarian in the family, not counting herself. She wanted to do something different. So she did. One week at the other city, she realized she was wrong, and should've thought twice about it. One year later she moved back. " It was quite an experience, but thankfully I learned from it." She says.
A great visit
When my grandma visits the United States, I am always so excited. Not only because I get to see her, but because when she pays a visit, we always cook, and create new spices together. She cooks for herself, and for the family in Mexico. So when she comes here, she has lots of new, and great recipes to share with me. At only 63 years old, she stays home and takes care of her daughters', and sons' children.
Leslie Ramirez Block 3-4