Francisco and Imelda’s Family

English Version:

Don Francisco and Doña Imelda are parents to 3 little children: Diana 5 years old, Francisco 4 years old, and little Itzel 1 year old.

Don Francisco is a farmer in a small field of amaranth in the community of Tecuanipa, where 80% of his population grows it. Doña Imelda makes chocolates and delicious wheat tortillas called “doraditas”, she helps her husband in the field when it is harvest season. In the morning, Diana and Francisco attend school.

The family lives in a room with Don Francisco’s grandmother and sister. After the earthquake Don Francisco and his family lived for months in a tent because their adobe house completely collapsed after the earthquake.

Now the family of Don Francisco is very happy because soon the construction of his new house will begin. Diana and her siblings were very excited about the news

Versión en Español:

Don Francisco y doña Imelda son papás de 3 pequeños hijos: Diana de 5 años, Francisco de 4 años y la pequeña Itzel de 1 año.

Don Francisco es campesino en un pequeño terreno cultivan amaranto en la comunidad de Tecuanipa, donde el 80% de su población lo cultiva. Doña Imelda hace chocolates y unas tortillas de trigo que llaman doraditas muy ricas, ella ayuda a su esposo en el campo de cultivo cuando es temporada de cosecha. Por la mañana, Diana y Francisco asisten a la escuela.

La familia vive en un cuarto con la abuelita y la hermana de don Francisco. Después del sismo don Francisco y su familia vivieron por meses en una carpa, por qué su casita de adobe se derrumbó completamente después del sismo.

Ahora la familia de don Francisco está muy contenta porque pronto se iniciará la construcción de su nueva casa. Diana y sus hermanitos recibieron muy emocionados la noticia.

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