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My sister and I left early this morning for Pittsburg, driving to my aunt\u2019s husband\u2019s memorial service to represent the family and Mamacita, who couldn\u2019t be here. Another sister and her husband drove down from New York, and my aunt\u2019s two sons are here. The service was just right: a couple of hymns, a choral recording, two scripture readings, and a homily. My uncle had been a member of his church since 1945, which I can\u2019t even fathom. My family is so nomadic; no moss grows under feet, at least from my parents on down. All four of my grandparents and both parents were born in Pennsylvania, so we have a long history here. We enjoyed an evening of carryout food and good conversation at Auntie\u2019s house, catching up on family happenings and reminiscing about family history. It\u2019s good to touch base with family, remember where we came from, and give thanks for the love and connections we share.<\/p>\n

We called Mamacita and put her on speaker phone so she could talk to her sister. She made sure to tell her that if she needs anything, her (Mamacita\u2019s) daughters are there, \u201cso just ask what you need them to do.\u201d Auntie joked, \u201cWhat, like wash my windows?\u201d My parents were always volunteering us in the name of community and family service. I may have balked at times growing up, but I\u2019m grateful for having been taught the value of service.<\/p>\n

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