Mutterings and Musings
Ricardo was born an innocent Down syndrome child in the 50s, With an ever present smile, and a sweet personality. He had his own language in which he would speak, Giving you your own special name that only he could bestow, Making him so special, and even more unique. Ricardo was unspoiled from the world’s… Continue reading Our Dear Cousin Ricardo
The first born from Letty & Jess Would tell you flat out That family is everything. Of course, we would not expect anything less From their daughter named Guadalupe. Born on the 11th of December & named after the Blessed Virgin, She was the first born of five siblings, Lupe, as she is called, is… Continue reading My Sister in Law, Guadalupe
I opened my eyes at 68, groggy but feeling good. Waking up with remnants of a dream of my sweet Mom, The good times Terry and I have had with her along the way, Thanking God for giving me another day. Waking up fully now, All kinds of things going through my head, Is this… Continue reading I Woke Up At 68 This Morning
As a person with hearing loss with words left unheard or incomplete; From accusing my wife of speaking Mandarin or Chinese; To asking people what they said or please repeat, Is the frustration of living in a wall of silence. This is the disability that is, in a nutshell, Of not actually hearing and understanding… Continue reading Coming Out of the Silence
José Efraín was my dear Mom’s uncle, my dear Grandpa Francisco’s brother. A World War II Veteran, a modest, quiet man, Who spoke a little about being in Iwo Jima and the war, But never discussed much more, I found out later, many medals he wore. José was a sharpshooter in the famous 147th “Lost… Continue reading José Efraín Elizondo
He overcame a disability as a young sprout, Never letting polio get in his way. That he was the strong-willed one, there was no doubt. The third of four sons complete, When we all lived in a little house on 38th Street. Overcoming a disability and adversity at an early age Probably laid the cornerstone… Continue reading My Brother Bill’s Life
Knowing my Mom is in the winter of her life, saddens me. However She and Dad had prepared us all for this moment. For they raised us to not only enjoy the good times, But to prepare for the tough times up the road. I see her holding on to life in bits and pieces,… Continue reading In My Mother’s Shadow
I am posting the following story composed by my Nephew, Edward Collazo. For those of you who don’t know him, he is my beloved nephew, who works as a Deputy Sheriff, I believe in Kendall County. Well, he composed the following take on the famous story, according to a Deputy officer in his squad. Hope… Continue reading Was The Night Before Christmas – by Edward Collazo
In honor of Veteran’s Day, 2022, I am posting some proud Collazo & Elizondo family history. Gerardo and Manuelita Collazo had ten sons and one daughter, and the family all lived in Laredo, Texas. Our extended family around the world is derived from this family. Now, during World War II, they had 3 sons serving… Continue reading My Collazo Family Military Legacy