A phone call can give me so much life.
By José Valera
@jvicentevalera (13671)
Santiago, Chile
August 18, 2020 12:13pm CST
A few mylotters are aware that I have embarked myself in the wildest dream of moving out of my own country to pursue dreams in other horizons. It is no secret that during this confiment we have all been away from our families, friends and loved ones in general. The title of my post is because I talked over WhatsApp phone call with my parents and my sister who are still living in Venezuela where I was born and raised. I really missed talking with them. Now I can say I have recharged my energies just to know that they are healthy and safe despite of still struggling with my country's current economical and social situation.
If your parents are still alive, love them to the fullest no matter what.
Thank you for reading.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
18 Aug 20
I'm glad your sister and parents are healthy and remaining safe in Venezuela. You are a good son and brother.
My parents are long gone, but I use FaceTime to talk with my family frequently. I agree with you. We should love our loved ones to the fullest no matter what!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@jvicentevalera Thank you! I'm so happy you also have a wonderful relationship with your parents and sister. So many people do not have that wonderful kind of relationship, and it's such a shame.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
20 Aug 20
@DianneN yeah I have heard those stories. It is really a shame!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
19 Aug 20
Oh Dianne, let just say that judging by the lady and loving person that you are I can tell you had amazing parents. May they rest in peace and I am sure they are watching over you from heaven! I really needed to hear them, once I hung up it felt like I was powerful and ready to keep on going!
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
21 Aug 20
@jvicentevalera 
Thank you for remembering me José. I hope you are enjoying life in your new country. How is the situation due the Covid?
Thank you for remembering me José. I hope you are enjoying life in your new country. How is the situation due the Covid?1 person likes this
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
21 Aug 20
@LadyDuck I am Anna. First year as an immigrant is always tough, even more due to the current events with Covid-19. Regarding your question, ever since I got here the authorities have made the right decisions, we've been confined since March. It has been working out, it is progressively it is not an effect that one sees at once. Some areas in the city have been disconfined, while there are others that are still in lockdown. What about there?
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
21 Aug 20
You remember well Anna! Thank you for dropping by! It is si nice to see a comment from you! I do remember that girl who speaks, English, French and Italian. (A few of language I still remember)
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Aug 20
@jvicentevalera I can only imagine how worried you must have been. I'm glad your father is doing better now.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
20 Aug 20
@JudyEv yes I was Judy! But not it is all under control!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
19 Aug 20
It was so reassuring Judy! In fact I was worried cause my dad was struggling with a flu he got, I thought it was covid so I was stressed out, in Venezuela there are so many problems and medicine shortage is one of them. Fortunately it wasn't covid and my dad is doing way better now!
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@Shivram59 (50236)
• India
19 Aug 20
@jvincentevalera Thanks for sharing this nice post.Glad to know your parents are safe and in good shape.I don't miss my parents,because they are here living with me.But I miss my sister so badly who expired suddenly on the 10th of February six months back.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
19 Aug 20
I am very happy to know that your parents are near you. That is the most exciting experience in life! I hope your parents are having good health, and calm I suppose you meant that your sister passed away, didn't you? If so I am very sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace!
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@Shivram59 (50236)
• India
19 Aug 20
@jvicentevalera Thanks,and Yes, my younger sister suddenly passed away due to a heart attack.Me and my parents badly miss her.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
20 Aug 20
@Shivram59 I understand. I am sure she is watching over you from the distance.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
19 Aug 20
Thank you Carol! It means a lot to me go read comments like yours! There's nothing I love more than my parents! Well God above, but after him my parents!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Aug 20
@jvicentevalera You are welcome, after losing my family, I try to remind others to enjoy the moments.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
20 Aug 20
@CarolDM that's so sweet of you! I always try to to the same with friends, acquaintances among others!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
19 Aug 20
family is so important - i am glad you had a chance to catch up!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@jvicentevalera you are most welcome - family is critical. Mine is 10 hours away and I try to talk to them every week
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
20 Aug 20
@DocAndersen at least they are closer to you than mine! Thumbs up to you for keeping in touch with them!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
19 Aug 20
Thank you Scott! Ineed It felt so relieving to catch up with them! I appreciate your comment!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
21 Aug 20
Oh my God thank you very much for your kind words! They're uplifting!
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@xstitcher (39034)
• Petaluma, California
21 Aug 20
I wish my parents were still here.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
21 Aug 20
Oh Stacey! Wherever they are, they're watching over you I assure you so!
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@jvicentevalera I see but least you will get a chance to see them.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
20 Aug 20
@amadeo yeah one day I will come back go visit them!
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
19 Aug 20
Totally true Fredo! In fact I had to leave my country for obvious reasons, and I won't be able to see them as much as I desire!
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
20 Aug 20
Where are you moving to? It's good that you check in with them as I'm sure they are concerned about your welfare too.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Aug 20
@jvicentevalera It's good to know they're safe and healthy.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
19 Aug 20
It felt so great to know they're fine, safe and healthy! I was really worried cause Corona virus cases are quickly going up in my country!
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@MissNikki (5234)
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia
19 Aug 20
That is so nice to hear. Thanks for sharing!
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