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The old woman took a big breath, fully realizing that no one could pass on to anyone the experiences of life. Each had to find their own way. This was, indeed, the frustration and yet the challenge of every parent. She drew Lupe close, giving her all her love. After all, wasn’t it love, and only love, that a parent could pass on?
“He’s a friend,” he said to his mother, and he went to open the door. “But be careful, mi hijito,” said the old woman in Spanish. “Even Judas was our Lord Savior’s friend at one time, too.”
Salvador was pouring with sweat when he suddenly felt a huge fart coming. Quickly, he tried getting away from Don Victor, but it was too late. Don Victor, who was bent down behind Salvador scooping up a pitchfork of manure, took Salvador’s huge, roaring fart right in the ear. Don Victor jerked up and saw a little burro standing alongside Salvador. “My God, Salvador!” he yelled. “Why, this little burro just farted on us!” He poked the poor innocent animal in the ass with his pitchfork. The startled burro leaped five feet in the air, farting an enormous fart, and took off running.
No, a person never needs to know where to go. What is needed is the conviction, here inside your soul, that you will overcome whatever it takes to get there!”
Lupe is an extraordinary young lady. But like the delicate rose that grows and blossoms with the tender, patient hands of love, if she is mistreated, Salvador, then this delicate rose will grow thorns to protect herself as you’ve never seen!” she shouted.
