That is young. [girls who had children at that age seemed to die earlier somehow, or become colder or frailer. She is glad that her girls had children at a reasonable age... Especially as it seemed the women in her familia didn't bear very well. Save for Elaina. Ay, what a blessing. Two sons and a daughter. Berto, Enrique, her little feisty Gloria...]

Before? It doesn't matter. What I love now, what my passion is, is my familia. How they grow, how they change, how they love. They are so beautiful, so strong. Whatever else I've done in life, that they are how they are; I know I have done something wonderful.

Oh! [she half turns] I have some photos if you would like to see!