El día de ayer estuvo de cumpleaños la reliquia mas preciada para la familia, ese señor que todo el mundo por cariño llama “Papá Pillo”, y a quien yo tengo el gran honor de llamar Padre, para mi pilar, mi ejemplo de lucha, amor, honestidad, respeto, amistad y un sinfín de valores que aprendí de el; ese señor que después de la muerte de mi madre se entrego a sus hijos en cuerpo y alma.

Yesterday was the birthday of the most precious family heirloom, the man that everyone affectionately calls "Papa Pillo", and whom I have the great honor to call Father, for my pillar, my example of struggle, love, honesty, respect, friendship and a host of values that I learned from him; the man who after the death of my mother gave himself to his children body and soul.

Papá Pillo

En varias oportunidades les he comentado que mi madre murió hace 29 años; cuando yo apenas tenia 11 años de edad, de allí mi padre y mis hermanas se dieron a la tarea de cuidar de la familia, y a mi parecer lo hicieron muy bien y se que mi madre debe estar muy orgullosa de ellos y es algo que les voy agradecer toda la vida, ya que inculcaron en mi buenos valores.

On several occasions I have told you that my mother died 29 years ago; when I was only 11 years old, from there my father and my sisters took on the task of taking care of the family, and in my opinion they did it very well and I know that my mother must be very proud of them and it is something that I will thank them for all my life, since they instilled in me good values.

Papá con mis hermanas, faltaron Emerita y Rosa

Dad with my sisters, missing Emerita and Rosa

Ayer la casa de mi padre estuvo visitada todo el día, ya que somos 10 hijos, de los cuales nacieron 38 nietos, 40 bisnietos y 2 tataranietos, quienes siempre visitan a mi viejo, pero que en fechas especiales tratan de ir a saludarlo ya que para el es muy importante, nosotros lo hacemos con gusto. Solo faltaron 2 de mis hermanos Andrés y Rosa (Locha) ya que se encuentran en el campo y por falta de gasolina no pudieron venir, pero lo llamaron bien temprano a felicitarlo. También estuvieron presentes algunos de sus nueros y amigos muy allegados de la familia para compartir este día tan especial con nosotros.

Yesterday my father's house was visited all day, since we are 10 children, of which 38 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren were born, who always visit my old man, but on special dates they try to go to greet him because for him it is very important, we do it with pleasure. Only 2 of my brothers Andres and Rosa (Locha) were absent since they are in the countryside and due to lack of gasoline they could not come, but they called him early in the morning to congratulate him. Some of his sons-in-law and very close family friends were also present to share this special day with us.

Mi padre con 7 de sus 10 hijos (De izquierda a derecha) Ramón "Mon", Yelizabet "Yeli", Yoleida @yole, Papá Pillo, Macarena "Maca", Chiquinquira "Chiquin", Migdalia @miky2409 y Alberth (Yo)

My father with 7 of his 10 children (From left to right) Ramon "Mon", Yelizabet "Yeli", Yoleida @yole, dad Pillo, Macarena "Maca", Chiquinquira "Chiquin", Migdalia @miky2409 and Alberth (Me)

Mi padre paso muy contento su día, tuvo mucha gente con quien conversar y se animo a salir de su cuarto, algo que poco hace porque desde que perdió la visión no le gusta hacer mucha actividad, bailo un poco con mis hermanas y nos conto historias, adivinanzas y declamaciones, me gusta escucharlo porque a su edad aun tiene lucidez y debo darle gracias a Dios por eso.

My father spent his day very happy, he had many people to talk to and he was encouraged to leave his room, something he rarely does because since he lost his vision he does not like to do much activity, he danced a little with my sisters and told us stories, riddles and declamations, I like to listen to him because at his age he still has lucidity and I must thank God for that.

Generación masculina Suárez, solo falto mi hermano mayor Andrés

Male generation Suárez, only my older brother Andrés was missing

Entre todos los hermanos aportamos para hacer una pequeña reunión familiar, ya que mi padre nos enseño que a la visita siempre hay que ofrecerles algo de comer y el día de ayer no iba a ser la excepción; mis hermanas prepararon un chivo guisado, arroz a la jardinera, pan para acompañar; hicieron unas mini pavitas, cotufas, la torta que no puede faltar y refrescos.

Among all the siblings we contributed to make a small family reunion, since my father taught us that we always have to offer something to eat to the visitors and yesterday was not going to be the exception; my sisters prepared a stewed goat, rice and bread to go with it; they made some mini turkeys, cotufas, the cake that can not be missed and soft drinks.

Papá con algunos de sus nietos y bisnietos

Dad with some of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Estoy muy feliz y agradecido a Dios por permitirnos compartir y disfrutar un año mas con mi viejo, deseo que sean muchos mas; que siga siendo ese señor tan agradable y sano, lleno de vida y salud, para que pueda seguir viendo crecer a su familia, este es el tesoro mas grande que el nos ha dado, su familia, su legado.

I am very happy and thankful to God for allowing us to share and enjoy one more year with my old man, I hope it will be many more; may he continue to be such a nice and healthy man, full of life and health, so he can continue to see his family grow, this is the greatest treasure he has given us, his family, his legacy.

Papá con algunos de sus nueros

Dad with some of his sons-in-law

Gracias por leerme, esta es una pequeña parte de mi familia y su pilar fundamental, nuestro querido “Papá Pillo”; se despide su amigo el Drhueso hasta una nueva oportunidad.

Thank you for reading me, this is a small part of my family and its fundamental pillar, our dear "Papá Pillo"; your friend Drhueso bids you farewell until a new opportunity.

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