Tag Archives: Mama Chila

Return to El Salvador: The Escobars

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Nelson de Witt

For most of the past 12 years I have gotten to know my father’s side of the family more than my mother’s. This is because I usually stay with my father and sister. My family there is very “Coto,” and … Continue reading →

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The Last Time I Saw Her: Remembering My Grandmother, Mama Chila

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Nelson de Witt

A Remarkable Woman Two years ago last week, my grandmother Mama Chila passed away. I’m not sure I can describe what an important person she was to the family. It was due to her pure determination that we were even … Continue reading →

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A goodbye for Mama Chila – by Eva

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Eva Coto

There are no words to describe what she means for us. Everyone who knew her understands how special and particular this lady was. It is hard to say goodbye to a person like that, however I have to do it. … Continue reading →

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Mama Chila – By Eva

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Eva Coto

What do you do when a person you love is feeling pain? What can you do to help? It breaks my heart to leave Mama Chila at the Hospital de Heredia today, alone, knowing she is feeling pain and wondering … Continue reading →

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Today I Remember My Mother, R.I.P.

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Nelson de Witt

I guess you could say that this is the day that changed my life forever. It was on this day 26 years ago, three days before my first birthday, that Honduran officials stormed the safe house where I was staying … Continue reading →

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