Rogelio was the youngest of 12. That's right, 12. Born in Ohio in the late 1950s. In fact, he was the only one in his family that was born in the States. He was raised in a small South Texas town and in a home and kitchen that was alive with noise and food. As a young boy, he grew up thinking his mother may Abuela, never ate. He was shocked to find out that she did. She was always serving, plate after plate, never sitting. And then one day, he saw her eat. Listen to how he remembered it. That was the moment the world pivoted. Love wasn't food that appeared from nowhere. It was her hands, her hunger, her patience. He saw it all at once. By then, the family was settled in the US Abuela Andrea still stretched the pot, still passed the plate. Sacrifice changed kitchens, but not her face. I used to think mothers give life once. Now I know they give it every day. And sometimes, finally, they sit to eat. Thank you so much for listening to this family tree saga. Please like subscribe and look for more.