Rosaria (AKA Mamae)

Rosaria Silva is one of my favorite people in the world. If you ever want to learn a lesson on being humble she's the one the look toward. Growing up her circumstances weren't always the best but she really never lost faith on what is truly important in this crazy world. She raised 5 kids on her own and never complained..only loved. This past year she attempted (key word "attempted") for a tourist visa and was denied because of her financial situation. On the way home she talked to Enzo about her experience at the consulate's office and instead of complaining she rejoiced knowing that it was God's will. As a retired woman (she used to be the custodian at the public school) she now spends her day focusing on the simple life (and by this I don't mean the show that Paris Hilton is on). For her, God is more than theology. When she talks about Jesus she doesn't think about free will vs. predestination; she goes along with faith like a child. There is a verse in the bible that describes how hard it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. I think God shows this to me through Mamae.
Despite the lack of money, Mamae continues to strive for the things she wants. She lets nothing hold her back. She never asks for anything to her family but God has ALWAY provided. I pray that one day she is able to come to the US and see the life her son has made for himself. I also pray that Enzo and I no matter what, take with us the part of Mamae that appreciates the small things in life.


On a side note...for those of you who know Rosaria will appreciate this!!! Forever she told Enzo that the computer was the Infernet (get from Inferno??). Since Enzo has been gone she decided to start taking a computer class to see what it was all about and why he loved them so much. After the first class she decided she was going to take advantage of a government program that helped buy citizens of brazil computers so that she could keep in touch with her son. Soon after that she got internet! And last week broadband!!! We get to talk to her through a computer camera. Now for those of us who have been doing this for years probably think this isn't such a big deal..but oh how you need to meet Rosaria !!!