Maggie Sanchez posted an article on At the Cafe - Jul 14, 2011, 12:51 am
"What do I do? Who do I call?"  Francisco said as he jumped around putting on his pants.  "We are not in Mexico Francisco!  You cannot run out and get the midwife down the block!"  Mauricia screamed in pain.  "I will go find Humberto to drive us into town to find a midwife or doctor."  Franci...
Comment - Like

Maggie Sanchez posted an article on At the Cafe - Jul 13, 2011, 12:54 am
Once in Brownsville, Texas, Francisco and Mauricia stayed on the outskirts of town to keep a low cover from the locals.  Francisco spotted a truck coming down the road and stood against a tree as he waved at Mauricia to duck with the children in the brush.  The truck became noisier as it came clos...
Comment - Like

Maggie Sanchez posted an article on At the Cafe - Jul 11, 2011, 11:02 pm
The cool breeze in the early morning was a welcome surprise from the heat permeating from the sun.  Francisco, Mauricia and the children continued their journey after they trekked their way out of the River.  Mauricia had trouble regaining her balance after tackling the waves of the Rio Grande....
Comment - Like

Maggie Sanchez posted an article on At the Cafe - Mar 8, 2010, 12:23 pm
Late Sunday evening was bustling with the usual crowds walking from the plaza and coming back from service. Mauricia anxiously packed her metate and holy shrine in a box and placed it on top of a makeshift wooden sled Francisco made to drag the children. "Are you almost finished Mauricia?" Francisco...
Comment - Like