Dona Juana is my belle mere. I married my wife because I really liked Dona Juana. I thought that since most women end up being like their mothers, it was a safe bet if I got to know my girlfriend's mom before making any long-term commitment. In fact, several candidates failed the test, whenever I disliked the mother-in-law-to-be, I stopped completely dating that girl.
Fifteen years ago or so, Dona Juana got very sick and was taken to the hospital. I decided to use the occasion to teach my sons a lesson. I gave each $100 or so in cash - they started immediately to make plans to spend the money. Then I told them that Dona Juana was hospitalized and that the entire clan was expected to chip in whatever money they had. Although with some initial resistance, they chip in all they had to buy medicines for their grandmother.
Dona Juana certainly deserved that. I wish all her descendants were loving, tender, generous and fine ladies as Dona Juana.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
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