This shell was given to me from my grandmother. In 2012 My family and I went to Orlando Florida to visit Disney world and experience the beach. This vacation means a lot to me because it is the only trip I was able to experience with my grandparents, mom, sister and aunt. My grandma used to tell me if I put the shell against my ear I can hear the ocean waves crashing, although it seems nearly impossible, holding it near my ear is the closest I can get to experiencing that vacation once again. There will never be a vacation where we are all able to be together again. There will never be a 15 hour car ride filled with laughter and excitement as there once was. One regret I have from that trip is not being able to cherish those memories with my loved ones, no worries, no stress, not a care in the world. Just love and peace.

– Ileen Hernandez

Relationship:  Child of im/migrant Child of im/migrant