THE next day, I called my family while having breakfast. They told me that they spent some of the money I sent to fix the roof of the house they have been living in. That house is pretty old, and usually when it rains, the water comes in through the holes in the roof. I’m so happy that I have helped my family improve their living conditions even a little, and I was in high spirits when the call ended.
After breakfast, I did laundry and cleaned the house. I was just finishing up when Renee knocked on the door and told me that they were heading to the park for a picnic. She asked if I wanted to go with them. I didn’t have any plans, so I agreed. I got ready and headed to their apartment afterwards.
When we got to the park, Ramona played with Curtis while Renee and I laid a blanket on the g
