Talking

November 5, 1985: The truth is, I need to talk to someone. I can´t keep this inside me anymore. I feel so bad about my Tia and the only person I could approach is Luis. But I don´t want to. It scares me.

Time

November 3, 1985: I can´t remember a time where I had to watch my Tia like a hawk, where I was so much afraid for her, for me.

Late

November 1, 1985: The weather is getting hotter, but I feel cold. I don´t want our little life to end. I want to keep my Tia with me for as long as possible.

Ray

October 30, 1985: Could there be a ray of hope in our lives? That would be great for my Tia and for me.

No Words

October 29, 1985: There are no words to help her, so we pretend that everything´s fine. My Tia and I run our errands as usual and we smile if we see an acquaintance. Superb actresses both.

Spring

October 29, 1985: I thought that maybe the sun and the spring weather would help her. But, no. My Tia still looks and feels depressed. Defeated.

Fair

October 27, 1985: I don´t understand. No, it iusn´t fair. We all know that. What is, but my Tia and the way she looks now, is the most heartbreaking thing of all, the most difficult to digest.

It

October 24, 1985: It is like saying goodbye. More so than I´d like realize.

Goodbye

It felt like a goodbye for my Tia.

Gathering

October 21, 1985: The neighbors will be gathering later this week here to keep my Tia company. It will be almost like a party and we´re looking forward to it.

Believe

October 19, 1985: I can´t believe that my Tia is about to disappear from my life.

End

October 11, 1985: My Tia´s life is slipping away. The doctor told me so this afternoon. She´s been more than my best friend, more than the only Tia I have ever known.