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father was the sole provider and
The Lasting cotton fields to provide for them.
worked tirelessly in the surrounding
Growing up, the children were
always taught to work hard for what
Impact of THE they wanted and never to give up.
These qualities would be passed on
for generations to come.
During young adulthood, Ernestina
Ernestina Salazar was a single mom raising two young
children. Because of this, there were
many obstacles; however, she was
able to provide for her family while
working long hours as a Manager
at Walmart. Eventually, she had
the opportunity to move and be
by Makyla Mendoza closer to her second husband, John
Salazar, in Lamesa, Texas. Their
marriage and her support ultimately
saved John’s future; he previously
struggled with drug addiction, but
my grandmother helped him work
through his recovery program. They
grew together in their faith – making
their family stronger than ever.
Her ability to see the good in
everyone has always been in
the forefront of my mind. At the
beginning of my senior year, there
was a girl who was rarely liked;
everyone always talked about her
poor attitude and their general
dislike for her. Knowing what my
grandma would do in this situation,
I took it upon myself to be one of her
friends, and it turned out to be such
a positive friendship. Ultimately, my
grandmother pushed me to find the
good in everyone, regardless of the
circumstance.
Additionally, because of her
rnestina Salazar is my I set my mind to, regardless of
grandmother and has been a circumstance or age. growing faith and work ethic, she
Estaple in my life. Her lovable felt it necessary to go back and
spirit and generous heart have shown My grandmother, Ernestina, grew up work towards her GED, which was
me the importance of spending time in the Lubbock area in a large family, a longtime goal after dropping
with my family and always being with four sisters and three brothers. out of school in the 8th grade. Her
willing to help those in need. Her Her mother, my great grandmother, dedication and hard work became a
dedication to working hard has was a stay-at-home mom who spent driving force for me when I myself
shown that I can achieve anything her days raising their family. Her was faced with being a teen mom, and
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