Since 2006 my mom has been holding a promise to the Three Kings in gratitude for having survived two heart attacks and an open heart surgery. At the time that led to operating room she promised to sing to the Three Kings, nine carols(aguinaldos) and three to the Virgin Monserrate if interceded for her that everything would go well and fulfill this promise as she lived. Thank God the operation was a sucess. The promises to the saints are religious traditions and my family is very Catholic. This year the event took place on January 9 and family came from Florida and New York. A really nice surprise I got was when my aunt Santia (my father's sister) arrived, who I had not seen for twenty years. My mom had invited her without saying anything so you can imagine what was my reaction. Another emotional moment was when they sang it for the health of my cousin Judy. She was one that came from Florida; she's my age and unfortunately has cancer. We could not help mourn. I really do share some pretty good moments and it was a promise I will never forget.
The table set up with the Kings and the Virgin.
My cousin Judy and my youngest son Gustavo before the promise.
My dear mother, aunt Irma (mom's sister) and me.
Aunt Santia is the one with the striped suit, second in the photo.
The musicians
Part of the family
Mom singing and praising Kings.
My husband with my aunts Irma & Dolly (mom's sisters), from Florida.
My grandmother with Mery & Doris (mom's cousins). Mery, on the left, lives in Rio Piedras and Doris in New York. Both are sisters.
Two generations: My mom and my grandmother
My cousin Judy praying for her health to the Kings.
I love this pic; here I am with my husband, my oldest son Osvaldo (next to my husband), my mom and my youngest son Gustavo.
Enjoying and dancing with my cousin Judy and my son after the promise.
