"Los que se quedan"

Last night, we took a car-full of neighbors to see "Los que se quendan" ("Those Who Remain").  It is a documentary about families in Mexico and how they are affected by family members who have left to find work in the United States. It looks at the loneliness and all of the issues surrounding these families that are broken up for often times many years.

It was very eye opening to us, know that those who went with us, as well as many of our neighbors are separated from family that remains in Central America.  It is nearly impossible for them to see or visit. This film has won awards at film festivals and I recommend you watch it if you get a chance.

I think we understand more about the dynamic of those who have immigrated to our community.  We can't fix this, but we can be more hospitable, and include them in our family.